FinTech Legal

Technology-focused practice Ikigai Law is focused 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.

"Their focus is very much on blockchain and crypto; they have undoubtedly done a lot in those areas."

"It is a great research resource for us; when something is completely new, we get them to get a lay of the land."

"The firm clearly understood the niche market we operate in and the specific asks of the market."

Ikigai Law assisted the neo-bank Tide with its licence application to act as an issuer of pre-paid instruments, and other regulatory matters.

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. "Anirudh is a star in the blockchain space. He is clearly very good at this and has built a good team." "Anirudh Rastogi is very capable of handling complex matters. He is extremely accommodating and available on short notice to brainstorm and/or give advice as needed."

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 Srivastava has regulatory expertise, so the fact that she is in a firm for it now is amazing. Her in-house experience makes sure her advice is tailored to a company rather than just general regulatory advice from a lawyer." "Aparajita is extremely capable and adept at handling commercial matters. She is very responsive and accommodating of tight deadlines, and comes highly recommended."