Your Trusted Legal Partner in India for Foreign Lawyers & Law Firms
At Wazir Solicitors & Co, we are a dual-qualified team (Advocate in India & Solicitor of England and Wales and also Registered in Ireland) uniquely positioned to provide backend legal support, liaison services, and legal outsourcing to foreign lawyers, law firms, and legal departments worldwide.
We understand the challenges foreign law firms face when dealing with Indian legal matters – from navigating complex regulations and court procedures to understanding local practices and cultural nuances. Our India-UK qualified legal team bridges that gap, offering a seamless, reliable, and cost-effective solution for all your India-related legal requirements.
Our Services for Foreign Lawyers & Law Firms
1. Backend Legal Support & Liaison Services
We act as your local legal liaison in India, coordinating with courts, government authorities, regulatory bodies, and other legal entities on your behalf. Our services include:
- Filing and tracking court cases in Indian courts, where feasible
- Coordination with government departments, ministries, and regulatory authorities (DGFT, RBI, MCA, etc.)
- Representation before tribunals and quasi-judicial bodies
- Attending court hearings and providing real-time updates
- Document management, verification, and legalization
2. Legal Outsourcing & Report Preparation
We offer high-quality legal outsourcing services to support your practice, including:
- Legal Research & Memos: Comprehensive research on Indian laws, regulations, and case law
- Legal Report Preparation: Detailed reports, case summaries, and legal opinions on Indian law
- Expert Reports: Court-admissible expert reports on Indian law for foreign litigation (Part 25 FPR 2010 compliant for UK courts)
- Contract Review & Drafting: Review and drafting of agreements under Indian law
3. Legal Form Filling & Documentation
We handle various legal forms and documentation on behalf of foreign law firms:
- Court forms, petitions, and applications
- Assistance in Company registration (ROC filings, SPICe forms, etc.)
- Intellectual property infringement (trademarks, patents, copyrights)
- Immigration and visa forms (OCI, PIO, exit permits)
- Regulatory compliance filings and returns
4. Case Management & Litigation Support
We provide end-to-end case management and litigation support for foreign law firms:
- Case strategy and planning
- Evidence gathering and document management
- Drafting of pleadings, affidavits, and legal submissions
- Local counsel representation (where permitted)
- Oral/virtual testimony and expert witness support
- Enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards in India (where applicable)
5. Corporate & Commercial Services
We assist foreign law firms with corporate and commercial matters in India:
- Assistance in Company incorporation and registration
- Documents Advisory and Preparation
- Joint venture and collaboration agreements
- Commercial contracts, distribution, and agency agreements
- Due diligence and regulatory compliance
6. Cross-Border Advisory & Dispute Resolution
We provide specialist support for cross-border matters involving India:
- Assistance in Arbitration Proceeding in India
- Cross-border trade and commercial disputes
- International contract disputes and enforceability as per terms & applicability
- Import/export disputes and customs matters
- Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, where applicable
- Hague Convention matters (service of documents, child abduction, inter-country adoption)
7. Expert Reports & Opinions on Indian Law
As a dual-qualified team, we prepare independent expert opinions on Indian law for foreign courts and tribunals. Our expert reports are:
- Part 25 FPR 2010 compliant (UK courts)
- FRE 702 / Daubert standard compliant (US courts)
- GPN-EXPT compliant (Australian courts)
- Admissible in Canada, Singapore, UAE, EU, and other jurisdictions
- Delivered within 7-10 days subject to availability of documents with statement of truth
- Available for oral/virtual testimony
8. Additional Support Services
We also offer:
- UK Commissioner for Oaths: Oath and certification of documents
- Data Privacy & Compliance: Advice on Indian data protection laws (DPDP Act, 2023)
Why Foreign Law Firms Choose Us
Dual Qualification (India & UK)
Our principal solicitor is qualified in both India and England & Wales and also registered in Ireland, giving us a unique understanding of both common law and Indian legal systems. This ensures seamless communication and culturally-sensitive legal services.
Cost-Effective Solutions
We offer competitive and transparent pricing – significantly more affordable than establishing a full-fledged India office or hiring in-house Indian counsel.
Reasonable & Transparent Fees
We provide fixed-fee quotations with no hidden charges. Our engagement models are flexible – project-based, retainer-based, or ongoing support.
Experienced Team
Our team has extensive experience handling complex cross-border legal matters for clients in the UK, US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, UAE, EU, and other jurisdictions.
How It Works
- Contact Us: Reach out with your legal requirements and scope of work.
- Scope & Quotation: We provide a scope of work, timeline, and fixed-fee quotation.
- Engagement: Upon engagement, we assign a dedicated legal team to your matter.
- Execution: We execute the work with regular progress updates.
- Delivery: We deliver the final work product in compliance with your requirements.
- Ongoing Support: We provide post-delivery support and clarifications as needed subject to terms.
If you are a foreign lawyer, law firm, or legal department seeking backend legal support, expert legal opinion / reports, liaison services, or legal outsourcing in India, you are welcome to Contact Us. You may also book an Appointment or send us an online Legal Query.
Consultation fee is applicable.
