Recognition Highlights Growing Reputation In India And Global Legal Landscape

Irwin Mitchell is proud to announce its inclusion in the India Business Law Journal (IBLJ) list of Top Foreign Law Firms 2025.

The IBLJ report describes Irwin Mitchell as a ‘Regional Firm to Watch’, highlighting its strengths in India-related financial services.

The firm was praised for regularly advising Indian and international banks on debt finance, onshore project-related finance, and institutional lending. Notably, Irwin Mitchell acted for MUFG Bank and Axis Bank on secured financing transactions for Lupin and represented the State Bank of India on a JPY financing for the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency.

This latest recognition follows a series of accolades for Irwin Mitchell. Most recently, IBLJ named Akhil Sharma, partner and Head of the firm’s India desk, in its prestigious International A-List 2025. 

The selection process for both rankings involves extensive consultation with India-focused corporate counsel and partners at Indian law firms, alongside detailed submissions and independent research by the IBLJ editorial team.

Expert Opinion

“This latest recognition reflects the strength of our India team and our growing international practice.

“India offers exciting opportunities particularly through the India-UK Free Trade Agreement, which removes tariffs on 99% of Indian exports and opens £38 billion in UK procurement. Combined with India’s regulatory reforms and global investment push, it’s a pivotal moment for our clients and for deepening collaboration with leading Indian law firms.” Akhil Sharma, partner and head of Irwin Mitchell's India Desk 

Irwin Mitchell is a member of the Commonwealth Enterprise & Investment Council - a network of 140 business and government members from around the Commonwealth – and has a seat on its Global Advisory Council. It joined First Law International (FLI) in October 2018 as part of its international growth strategy and since being appointed it has become a key member of the network - highlighted by its appointment to FLI’s Advisory Board.

It is also a member of numerous strategic international networks including British American Business, the leading transatlantic trade association incorporating the British-American Chamber of Commerce in the US and the American Chamber of Commerce in the UK.

Irwin Mitchell recently announced a strategic partnership with the International Chamber of Commerce UK (ICCUK) ‘Trade for Prosperity’ initiative.