UK Desk
Navigating India with Confidence
The United Kingdom and India share a long-standing economic relationship, underpinned by growing investment, trade and private wealth flows. As businesses and individuals increasingly maintain commercial and personal interests across both jurisdictions, navigating India’s legal and regulatory landscape requires practical advice that reflects both local requirements and international expectations.
Foresight Law’s United Kingdom Desk serves as a dedicated point of contact for UK-based businesses, investors, high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), non-resident Indians (NRIs), family offices and institutions with interests in India. Bringing together lawyers from across the firm’s practice areas, the Desk provides coordinated legal support for matters involving business expansion, investments, private wealth, real estate and cross-border transactions.
Whether establishing a business presence, acquiring assets, planning succession or managing ongoing legal and regulatory obligations, the United Kingdom Desk facilitates seamless access to legal advice tailored to each client’s objectives
Areas of Support
India Entry Strategy
Helping UK businesses, foreign companies and investors set up a business in India, choose the right business structure, obtain regulatory approvals, comply with Indian laws and expand successfully into the Indian market.
HNI & NRI Advisory
Providing legal advice for NRIs and high-net-worth individuals on property in India, investments, wealth management, cross-border taxation, FEMA compliance, asset protection and other India-related legal matters.
Family Succession & Private Wealth
Assisting families with wills, trusts, inheritance planning, succession planning, estate planning, probate, family settlements and the legal transfer of wealth and assets across generations.
Real Estate
Advising on buying, selling and investing in property in India, including title verification, property due diligence, commercial and residential real estate transactions, leasing, regulatory compliance and real estate investments.
Cross-Border Investments
Supporting UK businesses and foreign investors with investments in India, foreign direct investment (FDI), joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, corporate structuring, legal due diligence and cross-border commercial transactions.
A Coordinated Gateway to India
The United Kingdom Desk reflects the firm's experience in advising UK-based businesses, investors, high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and non-resident Indians (NRIs) on India entry strategy, real estate investments, succession planning and cross-border asset structuring.
One Point of Contact
Recognising that India-related matters often involve intersecting legal, regulatory and commercial considerations, the Desk brings together lawyers across the firm's practice areas to provide coordinated legal advice through a single point of contact.
India–UK Corridor Insight
Through participation in leading legal forums and continued engagement with international stakeholders, the firm remains closely attuned to the commercial priorities, regulatory developments and evolving legal landscape shaping activity between India and the United Kingdom.
Whether assisting UK businesses with setting up a business in India, advising foreign companies on expanding into the Indian market, providing legal advice for UK businesses entering India, supporting foreign direct investment (FDI) in India, or helping investors with cross-border investments between the UK and India, the United Kingdom Desk delivers comprehensive legal support. The Desk also advises on buying property in India, NRI property legal services, property due diligence in India, inheritance and succession planning for NRIs, wills, trusts and estate planning in India, wealth structuring for high-net-worth individuals, joint ventures in India, mergers and acquisitions involving Indian companies, corporate structuring for foreign businesses, regulatory compliance, and commercial transactions. By combining sector-specific expertise with a coordinated cross-border approach, the Desk helps businesses, investors, NRIs and families confidently navigate the legal, regulatory and commercial complexities of doing business, investing and managing assets in India.
Events
Foresight Law Offices India Founder & Managing Partner, Varun Singh, recently participated in the LCIA Symposium in London as part […]