FinTech Legal - India
What the Team is Known For
AZB & Partners has one of the premier banking and finance practices in the country, and it is the firm of choice for many large financial institutions. The firm has advised on high-profile investment deals in the FinTech sector. It also has strong credibility with banking regulators, and regularly represents FinTech clients facing regulatory issues.
Strengths
"AZB has developed a strong regulatory practice in the space."
"We have that assurance of quality from them, that is why we have had a strong relationship."
"They provide clarity of advice and always keep abreast with new laws and regulations and their applicability to unique business issues. AZB offers bespoke solutions that stand the test of law."
Work Highlights
The AZB team advised BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, on its proposed portfolio management joint venture with Jio Financial Services.
Notable Practitioners
Vipul Jain is a member of AZB's financial institutions practice and an experienced advisor to banks and large payments processing businesses. Jain advises on regulatory compliance, market entry and licensing work. "Vipul brings with him a very practical mindset on how we should approach topics. This is important in servicing foreign to India clients as he gives great clarity on financial regulatory matters."
Rohan Bagai advises FinTech clients on financial regulatory compliance matters. Bagai advises on payments law, cryptocurrency matters and data protection.
