With one of the largest and fastest growing economies in the world, India is an exciting place for global business and entrepreneurs.
COVID-19 and the economic slowdown will pose a major challenge, but India remains a priority for the UK post-Brexit with high-level commitment on both sides to make the most of opportunities and historic ties.
Our India team provides the personal touch that comes from a deep understanding and extensive experience advising clients with interests in the Indian market.
Headed by Rupa Lakha, our team includes English and Indian-qualified lawyers in our London and Dubai offices, many of whom have either lived and worked in India or maintain close ties. They know the issues that arise from UK – India personal and business connections, and use this experience and understanding to guide clients.
We work with British Asian entrepreneurs with complex UK and cross-border issues, Indian businesses with global interests and international corporates operating in India.
We’ve built strong relationships with some of India’s leading law firms and professional advisers to provide ‘on the ground’ advice if you need local support. We regularly partner with them on events and insights to ensure our clients are up-to-date on the issues that affect them.
Our exclusive legal partnership with Asian Wealth Media connects the team and our clients to the British Asian entrepreneur community with bespoke events, introductions and features on the issues affecting their business.
We advise clients on the full range of personal and business issues. Our expert advice is backed by a deep understand of the sectors our clients operate in, including Retail and Leisure, Real Estate, Construction, Sport, Healthcare, TMT, Financial Services and Energy & Natural Resources.
Our services
Among the issues we advise individuals and families on are:
We support entrepreneurs and businesses on:
Meet the team
- Call Rupa +44 (0)20 7427 6731
- Email Rupa
- London office
- Call Ruby +44 (0)20 7203 5082
- Email Ruby
- London office
- Call Andrew +44 (0)20 7203 5227
- Email Andrew
- London office
- Call Sangna +44 (0)20 7427 6565
- Email Sangna
- London office
Our thinking
Rupa Lakha
LIDW21: A view from London and India
Watch the discussion on the challenges of the possible rise in disputes in the construction and infrastructure sector in India.
Rupa Lakha
Construction Post Pandemic: 'Great Expectations' or 'Bleak House'?
Watch the discussion on construction post pandemic for the UK and internationally.
Rupa Lakha
Rupa Lakha quoted by Legal Week on the liberalisation of the Indian legal market
The proposed trade deal could be “the proper catalyst for liberalisation”.
James Broadhurst
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Fudco Partnership on sale to Exponent-backed Vibrant Foods
Fudco is a family-owned business selling South Asian ethnic foods in UK and Europe.
Lee Medlock
Charles Russell Speechlys advises TDR Capital LLP and the Issa brothers on the real estate aspects of ASDA acquisition
TDR Capital LLP and the Issa brothers have completed their acquisition of a majority stake in ASDA from Walmart.
Rupa Lakha
The challenges of COVID-19 - A compare and contrast between India and the UK
An in-depth discussion on the impact of COVID-19 on the legal sector in the UK and India as well as the Indian economy.
Charlotte Pender
International Women’s Day 2020 – 8 Women for 8 March
International Women’s Day offers us a great opportunity to celebrate inspirational women and our female colleagues.
Rupa Lakha and Ruby Dalal featured in Asian Wealth Magazine on the firm's India Desk
Andrew Clarke
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Cake Box Holdings plc on its admission to AIM
Cake Box Ltd is an East London established egg-free fresh cakes retailer.
Martin Wright
Charles Russell Speechlys advises on the merger of Kolak Snack Foods Limited with Europe Snacks
The deal involved the disposal of the share capital of Kolak to the French group Europe Snacks.