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I am now convinced that SILF has direct access to the PMO --- possibly through Adani??? Else it's impossible that every sector is liberalised except legal services.
Below is the statement from the UK Law Society:
“This is a missed opportunity for a significant breakthrough in terms of market access for lawyers in both India and the UK. ...A deal including the legal services sector has the potential to reap massive economic benefits for both countries and would have been highly beneficial for members working with the Indian legal profession. India is one of the last large jurisdictions in the world in which the establishment of foreign lawyers is not possible, meaning a lot of India-related legal work currently takes place outside of India....The presence of UK law firms and UK lawyers would not only facilitate international trade but also provide opportunities for young legal professionals to develop globally competitive skills, without needing to leave India for another international hub."
https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/contact-or-visit-us/press-office/press-releases/uk-india-trade-deal-misses-the-target-on-legal-services-market-access
https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/missed-opportunity-india-trade-deal-leaves-out-legal/5123197.article