FinTech Legal - India
What the Team is Known For
Technology policy focussed practice Ikigai Law is focussed on helping innovative businesses bring their products to market. The firm provides strategic regulatory advice to a range of companies, though it is particularly noted for its work with technology startups.
Strengths
"In addition to FinTech work they do, they are also really good for research, audits and gap assessment reports. It is a very good research-oriented firm, going over and above simple advisory work."
"Their deep understanding of FinTech legal intricacies sets them apart. They are proactive and consistently abreast of new legal developments, ensuring their advice remains current and relevant."
Work Highlights
Ikigai recently advised CRED, one of India’s leading FinTech for services like UPI, loans and bill payments,on co-lending arrangements of its group NBFCs.
Notable Practitioners
Anirudh Rastogi is managing partner at Ikigai, and a highly capable TMT lawyer who regularly advises technology businesses on contractual, regulatory and policy issues. He is well regarded for his expertise in blockchain matters. "He is a strong corporate lawyer with lots of deals in the FinTech space." "Anirudh is up there in the ranks and one of the experts in the area."
Aparajita Srivastava leads the product and FinTech practice at Ikigai Law. Srivastava assists technology companies with product launches, market entry and general regulatory compliance matters. Before joining Ikigai Law, Srivastava was in-house counsel at technology companies PayU and Hike Messenger. "Aparajita has in-house experience and brings great industry knowledge from this perspective. She is aware of the ecosystem and has great understanding of the law as well." "Her acute awareness of both legal requirements and business expectations enables her to deliver work products that align seamlessly with our needs."
Astha Srivastava is a principal associate in the team and assists clients with payments and lending issues. She is also active in the securities, blockchain and crypto verticals. "She is very thorough and that is a great quality of hers that stands out. She loves spending time with product teams and understanding what they are doing." "She has been in FinTech for a while. She is doing well and is up-and-coming in the market."
