Induslaw partners global law firm CMS

The joint entity will have over 6,800 lawyers in 45 countries, including 1,400 partners in the global firm

- Priyanka Gawande

Induslaw, a full-service Indian law firm, has partnered with global law firm CMS. The deal boosts its international reach while giving CMS a foothold in a market that was previously restricted to foreign legal players.

Announced on Wednesday, the partnership comes after a notification by Bar Council of India allowing foreign lawyers and law firms to practise in India with certain restrictions on a reciprocity basis.

However, Induslaw said its tie-up with CMS had been in the works for over two years. During this time, the firm undertook a detailed review of CMS's operations across various practice areas, work culture, and common clients, before concluding its due diligence, it said.

The joint entity—CMS Induslaw—will have more than 6,800 lawyers in 45 countries, including 1,400 partners in the global firm.