TMT: Technology & Telecommunications - India
What the Team is Known For
Spice Route Legal provides comprehensive coverage of the technology, media and entertainment sectors, embracing transactional, contentious and regulatory mandates and acting for leading players from both the domestic and international markets. The firm is particularly active on matters in the fintech space, including blockchain-related issues, and in the representation of both investors in tech-focused businesses and of start-up investees. It advises extensively on data protection and privacy issues and maintains co-counsel relationships with a number of noted foreign firms.
Strengths
"They keep abreast of local commercial and legal developments and are quick to grasp the underlying implications or rationale for questions in relation to advice sought."
"Timely and accurate. Advisory is always to the point and they are always available for discussions. The team is extremely resourceful and can handle every complex matter we throw at them."
Work Highlights
Spice Route Legal assisted Dhiway with an audit of its technology, and its contractual and privacy framework.
Notable Practitioners
Mathew Chacko is Spice Route Legal's Bengaluru-based co-founder and TMT practice head. He operates across the full range of issues covered by the practice, taking the lead role on most key mandates. "Mathew is a very smart, highly intellectual lawyer. He really goes out of the way to help out and finds solutions to complex situations." "Mathew has a great understanding of not just the law but also the business of the client, and that helps in structuring a deal more cohesively."
Ankita Hariramani is deemed an up-and-coming lawyer in the TMT space. She has considerable experience advising on regulatory and compliance matters, and is frequently engaged by clients in the fintech and financial services sectors. "Ankita has really strong skills and is always prompt. She has been a great person to work with." "She is an effective communicator and is capable to deliver a consistent message across audiences. She is also extremely patient, professional and is always looking out to achieve a win-win solution."
