Spice Route Legal > Mumbai, India > Firm Profile

Spice Route Legal
No. 201, 2nd Floor, B Wing Pinnacle Corporate Park, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East
MUMBAI
400051
India

India > Data protection Tier 1

Multinationals from a diverse range of sectors regularly instruct Spice Route Legal’s dedicated data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity team for advice across the full gamut of advisory, regulatory, and contentious matters. The Bengaluru-based team is led by co-founder Mathew Chacko, a seasoned data privacy specialist with strength in complex cross-border data protection mandates and regulatory issues, as well as data-related disputes. Aadya Misra, who is now a counsel, advises clients on emerging technologies, regulatory advisory matters, and incident reports, and has particular expertise handling major financial services data transfers from the EU to India, following the Schrems II decision. On the cybersecurity front, the team has seen increased activity concerning data breach response mandates.

Practice head(s):

Mathew Chacko

Other key lawyers:

Aadya Misra; Ankita Hariramani; Shambhavi Mishra

Testimonials

‘Mathew Chacko and Aadya Misra stand out. Both are collaborative and deeply knowledgeable about the law. What more can one want?’

‘The SRL team, led by Mathew Chacko, is able to keep the legal objectives, the letter of the law and technological change in focus while crafting an opinion or solution. They are willing to debate, define the issues and seek answers collaboratively with the client, which is a unique capability in this team.’

‘The team has been fantastic to work with. They are eager and curious about this field.’

‘Expertise, business understanding, practical approach, accommodation of reasonable client requests. It is a pleasure to work with them.’

‘Spice Route Legal is very practical and methodical in its approach to the issues. They have clear knowledge of the subject and are efficient in handling the issues which were presented to them.’

Key clients

3M

Adobe Inc.

Air India

Airtel

Bayer

Dell

Disney

Fiserv

HDFC Bank

Hewlett Packard

ICICI Bank

Meta Inc.

Microsoft

Talview Inc.

Zoom

BYJU’s

Gameopedia

Ingka

John Lewis Partners

Livspace

Lupin

Moneyview

Northern Arc

Proximie

Qure.Ai

Sandvine

SHL Group

Srijan Technologies

Stryker

Tanla Platforms

Tricog Health

Urban Company

Warner Bros

Workday

Work highlights

  • Advised Singapore-based Livspace on data transfer analysis and compliance across India, Singapore, Malaysia, and Saudi Arabia.
  • Assisted Northern Arc with ensuring that the data processing activities comply with the Reserve Bank of India’s new digital lending requirements and in developing procedures to ensure that its various partners in the digital lending ecosystem also do so.
  • Assisted Talview Inc. with a 40-jurisdiction data protection compliance assessment to assess regulatory and business risks of offering AI-powered HR-tech video interview tools on a global scale.

India > Life sciences and healthcare Tier 1

Spice Route Legal supports clients across the space, including pharma, biotech, and medical devices manufacturers, as well as hospitals and financial investors, on the full range of work, offering expertise encompassing intellectual property, corporate and financing, and regulatory issues. The firm handles work for major domestic and international players, with standout capabilities in cross-border private transactions and complex issues relating to transfers of biological material and health data, and advice on regulatory approvals for new products. The team is led by Mumbai’s Praveen Raju, who primarily advises on corporate transactions and commercial agreements, while Mathew Chacko in Bengaluru combines M&A and private equity experience with regular involvement in regulatory matters. Also in Bengaluru, counsel Aadya Misra has a standout specialism in health data and health tech, including the storage of health data and issues relating to software as a medical device, while Kochi-based senior associate Renuka Abraham is heavily focused on life sciences and healthcare transactions.

Practice head(s):

Praveen Raju

Key clients

3M

Agilon Health

Bayer

Esco Micro

Impelsys Inc.

IQVIA

Neogen Chemicals

Proximie

Rahi Care

Steps Biosciences

Strand Lifesciences

Stryker Inc.

Tricog Health Pte. Ltd.

Zenfold Ventures LLP

Zuellig Pharmaceuticals

Work highlights

  • Advising Strand Lifesciences with the identification of import and export related obligations for the cross-border transfers of human biological samples to and from Malaysia.
  • Advising Singapore-based Esco Micro Pte. Ltd., a manufacturer of innovative life science equipment and IVF devices, on its proposed IPO.
  • Advising Neogen Chemicals on its acquisition of BuLi Chem, a private company manufacturing and supplying lithium-based products, from Livent Corp.

India > TMT Tier 1

Demonstrating significant strength in the new media, health-tech, AI, and cyber-security spheres, the Spice Route Legal team is regularly called upon to represent global tech companies and major financial institutions. The practice boasts strong cross-border capabilities, especially in its consistent management of tech and media related M&A and PE deals. Operating out of Bengaluru, the head Mathew Chacko is experienced in software, blockchain, and AI issues, whilst in Pune, counsel Ankita Hariramani is a fintech specialist. Meanwhile, specialist data law expert Aadya Misra takes a leading role in software outsourcing programs.

Practice head(s):

Mathew Chacko

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Working with the TMT team at Spice Route Legal has been an extremely pleasant experience. My company has a long-standing association with the firm and what really stands out is that they really know their tech. They are very technology savvy and understand the precise business and commercial requirements of my company.’

‘No lawyer in the industry understands technology better than Mathew Chacko!’

‘Ankita has been an exceptional legal advisor and she marries the understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape perfectly with niche technology products.’

‘They have an excellent team that has helped us on some crucial matters.’

‘Mathew Chacko, Ankita and Aadya are our first choice, they contribute well to different players within the ecosystem and helps us in making the right decisions.’

‘SRL team is a) extremely competent, and work with several tech companies in India b) Team have very sound judgement on what is and what is not possible, helps us navigate situations very quickly c) Business understanding: this is the one thing most lawyers lack, they end up getting very technical about what should happen. And often miss the trees for the forest. d) Mathew and team have been reasonable and flexible about billing and always open to finding ways to make it work for me as a client.’

‘Mathew Chako is very well respected, having his as our lawyer has helped. Ankita H has been fantastic and is a fintech legal expert.’

‘Working with Mathew and Aadya has been a good experience. They have demonstrated good understanding of our industry and business. Owing to their client centric approach we have been able to achieve the desired results in the given mandates, especially given expertise and practical approach to the solutions they offer.’

Key clients

Adobe Inc.

Airtel

Apple Inc.

Discovery

Disney

Fiserv

HDFC Bank

Hitachi

Intelsat

Meta Inc.

Microsoft

Tanla Platforms Limited

Zoom

BYJU’s

Gameopedia

Moneyview

PokerBaazi

Proximie

Quantcast

Roblox

Seclore

Talview

The Trade Desk

Tricog Health

Urban Company (and co-investor, Acko)

White Hat Jr.

Wise (formerly Transferwise)

Work highlights

  • Advised Bayer on its partnership with Mastercard, Rabo Partnerships and other lending service providers to create a platform through which Indian farmers can gain easy access loans.
  • Advised HDFC Bank on its over $200 million partnership with Zeta to create and launch India’s first digital only bank.
  • Assisted Chargebacks911 in a precedent-setting dispute arising out of corporate espionage and theft of trade secrets.

India > Fintech and financial services regulatory Tier 2

Notably active on mandates concerning tech in banking, Spice Route Legal‘s broad practice encompasses expertise in payments, financial sector crimes, digital lending and anti-money laundering. The unit is also well placed to assist with regulatory investigations, and has seen an uptick in instructions relating to both global and Indian financial services investigations. Practice head Mathew Chacko ‘s regulatory expertise was recently showcased in a complex outsourcing matter for HDFC that aims to allow the lender to launch a digital-only banking service. Ankita Hariamani is an ‘unparalleled’ expert on financial services regulations and their interaction with technology, while Aadya Misra is a key contact for matters concerning data and privacy such as cybersecurity architecture or breach responses.

Practice head(s):

Mathew Chacko

Other key lawyers:

Ankita Hariramani; Aadya Misra; Harshda Bakshi; Ruchika Jha

Testimonials

‘In the digital lending and larger fintech space we have found Spice Route to be one of the most competent firms.’

‘The Partners, Senior and Junior associates are thorough professionals. They are one of the best legal teams around in terms of knowledge, subject matter expertise, conduct, billing and flexibility.’

‘Matthew Chacko is one of the most thorough and awesome people I have ever worked with.  He is a super sounding board and has deep knowledge on most things.’

‘Analytical and research skills, managing the legal consequences of business failures, risk assessment, regulatory knowledge & and attention to detail are the major strengths. ’

‘Organization, time-management and project management, Problem-solving, Teamworking, interpersonal skills, Adaptability and flexibility makes the individuals I work with really stand out.’

‘They have excellent commercial acumen coupled with top-notch legal and regulatory expertise. Financial services regulations in India are complex and ever-changing, but the ease with which this team navigates the landscape gives me a lot of comfort.’

‘I have worked with the team extensively and the individuals who stand out are Mathew Chacko, Ankita Hariramani, Harshda Bakshi and Ruchika Jha. Ankita’s command of technology and regulations is unparalleled. ’

‘Great team!’

Key clients

Aditya Birla Group

Bank of Montreal

Bayer

BYJU’S

Chargebacks911

Commercial Imperial Bank of Canada

DBS Bank

Digiotech Solutions Private Limited

Digiwin Technologies (also known as Pillow Fund)

Experian

Fiserv

HDFC Bank

ICICI Securities

Network18

Northern Arc

Protium

Sahamati

Samsung Reinsurance

Transcorp

Wise

Yodlee Envestnet

Work highlights

  • Advised HDFC Bank on its over $200 million partnership with Zeta to create and launch India’s first digital only bank.
  • Assisting Chargebacks911 – one of the world’s largest chargeback management service providers – and its Indian affiliates in a precedent-setting dispute involving theft of trade secrets.
  • Advised Bayer on its partnership with Mastercard, Rabo Partnerships, and other lending service providers to create a platform through which Indian farmers can gain easy access loans.

India > Projects and energy Tier 2

The team at Spice Route Legal focuses on handling renewable energy projects, including solar and hydrogen, as well as the financing and development aspects of project bids. The group garners praise for its 'outstanding talent' in assisting with energy and data-related regulatory matters in tandem with general corporate and M&A advisory work. With the department based in Mumbai, Praveen Raju leads the practice, routinely acting on behalf of prominent entities in the solar energy sector, while senior associate Janhavi Joshi has established strength in advising on hydrogen-based energy mandates and e-mobility matters.

Practice head(s):

Praveen Raju

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Highly responsive, global leaders in this area.’

‘Praveen Raju is an outstanding business partner – sources the best talent, highly responsive, commercially minded and understands international nuances. Janhavi Joshi is a rising superstar in this field. Brilliant mind and is always professional.’

‘Janhavi Joshi is exceptional.’

Key clients

Aerem Solutions

Aveva Group Plc

Chalo Mobility Private Limited

Greenko Group

India Power Corporation Limited (IPCL)

Mercedes-Benz Group

MLR Auto

Mozev (Mytrah Mobility)

Neogen Chemicals

Ohm Mobility

Ohmium International, Inc.

Sensehawk Inc.

Sistema Bio

Work highlights

  • Advised Ohmium International on its US$250 million fundraising from global investors, concerning the green hydrogen sector.
  • Advising Ohmium International Inc. on its participation in multiple tenders, such as its bids in response to NTPC Limited’s tender for the selection of a PEM Electrolyser Technology Provider (400MW capacity) and non-PEM Electrolyser Technology Provider (600MW capacity).
  • Assisted SenseHawk Inc., an analytics platform for solar energy companies, with the sale of a 79% stake worth US$32 million in the company to Reliance Industries.

India > Corporate and M&A Tier 3

Co-headed by Mumbai-based Praveen Raju and Bengaluru-based Mathew Chacko, the Spice Route Legal team consistently advises companies and investors across the tech, energy, and pharma sectors. The team showcases broad corporate expertise, covering complex cross-border M&A, corporate restructurings, and direct investments. Raju is an expert in the private equity space, whilst Chacko is a specialist on corporate law matters and M&A. Senior associates Renuka Abraham and Janhavi Joshi concentrate on pre-merger competition law and transactions in sustainability and alternative energy.

Practice head(s):

Praveen Raju; Mathew Chacko

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Very responsive. Understanding of our needs. Knowledgeable. Always deliver on time. Reasonable in their fees. Team has deep knowledge of expert area.’

‘Praveen – founding partner – very hardworking, always smiling, very clear in thoughts person. Listens to our need well and guides the team to execute well. We are lucky to have him and work with his team.’

 

 

Key clients

3M

Acko

Aditya Birla Capital

Ananta Capital

Balchem Corporation

Entertainment 18

Culbro Helix Investments LLC

Esco Micro

JAS Worldwide

Milaap

MLR Auto

Neogen Chemicals

Ohmium International

Pillow Fund

Seclore Technology

Sensehawk Inc.

Urban Company

WeWork

Zenfold Ventures

Work highlights

  • Advised US-based SenseHawk Inc on the $32 million sale of an approximately 79% stake in the company to Reliance Industries.
  • Assisted Ananta Capital, the investment arm of Famy Care Group, on its $21.4 million majority control investment into Springwel Mattresses Private Limited, India’s leading mattress manufacturer and sleep solution brand.
  • Advised Urban Company and its co-investor Acko on their investment into Vivish Technologies Private Limited, which operates the widely known community management app, MyGate.

Intellectual property Tier 3

Spice Route Legal is well reputed for its involvement in major commercial IP negotiations, high-stakes litigation and complex IP portfolio management. The Bengaluru-based Mathew Chacko excels in IP and trade secrets litigation with a main focus on the TMT and life sciences industries; he co-heads the practice with Mumbai-based transactional expert Praveen Raju, who has been involved in a number of matters spanning the energy, healthcare and life sciences sectors.

Practice head(s):

Mathew Chacko; Praveen Raju

Key clients

Adobe Inc.

Airtel

AppleTV

Bayer

Disney

HDFC Bank

Meta

ASM Technologies

BYJU’s

Global e-Trading, LLC

Cardiotrack

Chicago Board of Exchange

Glolanka Clothing

Milaap

Neogen Chemicals

Ohmium International

OkCredit

Pernod Ricard

Saveo

Strand Lifesciences

SunEdison

Urban Company

WhiteHat Jr.

Work highlights

  • Advising HDFC Bank on its largest software acquisition and licensing deals, including a multimillion-dollar development of new-generation core banking software.
  • Representing Milaap against Google before the High Court in an ongoing case over trademark infringement.
  • Assisting Chargebacks911 and its Indian affiliates in a dispute concerning corporate espionage, theft of trade secrets and personal data.

India > Private equity and investment funds Tier 3

Spice Route Legal is actively involved in a variety of private equity transactions, encompassing buyouts, investor representation, and investee-side representation. The team possesses expertise in sectors spanning technology, energy, life sciences, retail and consumer goods. Praveen Raju co-leads the practice from Mumbai, with demonstrable experience in private equity and venture capital investments in the alternative energy, healthcare, and life sciences sectors, alongside ‘well-respected and top lawyer’ Mathew Chacko, who spearheads the offering in Bangalore and handles transactions involving technology companies.

Practice head(s):

Praveen Raju; Mathew Chacko

Testimonials

‘SRL team is extremely competent. The team have sound judgement on what is and what is not possible.’

‘Matthew Chako is a well-respected and top lawyer.’

‘Harsh Kumra is a sharp lawyer, who has a lot of potential and is great to work with.’

‘Always available, calm, highly organised, and very pleasant to work with.’

Key clients

Acko

Aerem Solutions

Ananta Capital

Culbro Helix Investments

Decentro

Digiotech Solutions Private Limited

Foundamental

Ohmium International Inc.

Seclore Technology

SunEdison

Urban Company

Verve Financial Services

Zenfold Ventures

Pillow Fund

Recur Technologies

Work highlights

  • Advised Ohmium International on the $250 million Series-C fundraise from TPG Rise, a deal that is potentially the largest deal in the green hydrogen sector.
  • Advising Foundamental on an extensive sequence of investments across the Asia Pacific totalling over $110.39 million in the reporting period.
  • Acting for Ananta Capital on over $36 million of investments, including its $22.6 million control investment into Springwel Mattresses Private Limited, in what is one of the largest takeovers within the home furnishings industry.

India > Aviation (including aerospace and defence)

Under the leadership of practice heads Praveen Raju and Mathew Chacko, the aviation team at Spice Route Legal has notable expertise in advising clients in the aviation and drone industries on industry-related tech matters as well as commercial contracts and cybersecurity work.

Founding Partners: Praveen Raju, Mathew Chacko

Offices: Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Kochi

Number of Lawyers: 83

Languages: English, Hindi, Spanish, French, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, Gujarati

Firm Overview:

Spice Route Legal is a full-service law firm focussed on: hyper-specialised industries like (i) Technology, Media & Telecommunications; (ii) Lifesciences, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare; and (iii) Energy, Sustainability and Mobility.  We provide exceptional levels of legally astute and commercial advice to participants in international trade and commerce and bring a unique approach to the table, designed to offer the best solution for legal and business challenges that our clients face across the world.

Practice Areas:

■ Corporate & M&A

■ Private Equity & Venture Capital

■ Data Protection, Privacy & Cybersecurity

■ Financial Sector Regulatory

■ Intellectual Property

■ Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

■ Labour and Employment

■ Banking and Finance

 

Sector Focus

■ Technology, Media & Telecommunications

■ Lifesciences, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare

■ Energy, Sustainability & Mobility

■ Aviation

 

 

Main Areas of Practice:

 

Corporate & M&A:

Partners: 2; Lawyers: 32

The firm advises on a full spectrum of corporate transactions in today’s increasingly global marketplace. In addition to mainstream M&A, the firm has been involved in some of the most challenging private equity, venture capital, take privates, spin-offs and corporate restructurings that involve India. Today, Spice Route Legal is the “go to” firm for Indian companies with global M&A or investment ambitions and for non-Indian companies investing in India. It has also assisted clients across 23 jurisdictions in a series of complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions.

 

Key Contact: Praveen Raju

Email: praveen@spiceroutelegal.com

 

Key Contact: Mathew Chacko

Email: mathew@spiceroutelegal.com

 

Key Contact: Janhavi Joshi

Email: janhavi.joshi@spiceroutelegal.com

 

Key Contact: Renuka Abraham

Email: Renuka.abraham@spiceroutelegal.com

 

 

Private Equity & Venture Capital:

 

Partners: 2; Lawyers: 32

 

The firm’s private equity and venture capital practice is widely applauded for its cutting edge, cross-jurisdictional work involving investments in technology, fintech, big data, energy and healthcare. The firm has a 360-degree approach to fund structuring – advising PE funds on investments, deal structuring, tax, regulatory approvals, IPOs and distressed acquisitions, and has advised some of the most prolific investors in the region.

 

Key Contact: Praveen Raju

Email: praveen@spiceroutelegal.com

 

Key Contact: Mathew Chacko

Email: mathew@spiceroutelegal.com

 

Key Contact: Janhavi Joshi

Email: janhavi.joshi@spiceroutelegal.com

 

Key Contact: Renuka Abraham

Email: Renuka.abraham@spiceroutelegal.com

 

 

 

Data Protection, Privacy & Cybersecurity

Partners: 1; Lawyers: 20

 

Spice Route Legal houses the largest and most sophisticated Data Protection, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice in Asia. The team combines strong technical and legal credentials, an appreciation of the global nature of data and a network of the best technology, data and information lawyers in the world, to advise on increasingly global data, privacy and cybersecurity mandates. The firm regularly advises on international data flows, cybersecurity and data risk, use of artificial intelligence, privacy concerns, disputes involving data, incident reporting, localisation strategies, employment and health data issues and structuring whistleblowing hotlines and ethics investigations.

 

Key Contact: Mathew Chacko

Email: mathew@spiceroutelegal.com

 

Key Contact: Aadya Misra

Email: aadya.misra@spiceroutelegal.com

 

Fintech and Financial Sector Regulatory:

 

Partners: 2, Lawyers: 24

 

Spice Route Legal regularly advises and assists most of the prominent names in the financial services sector in India. With the ability to structure products, identify and mitigate technology, intellectual property, data and financial sector regulatory risks, the team straddles multiple practice areas to seamlessly advise banks, financial institutions, start-ups, credit rating agencies, investors and ‘brick & mortar’ companies. The firm houses the first of its kind hyperspecialised Fintech and FSR team in India.

 

Key Contact: Mathew Chacko

Email: mathew@spiceroutelegal.com

 

Key Contact: Ankita Hariramani

Email: ankita.hariramani@spiceroutelegal.com

 

Technology, Media & Telecommunications:

 

Partners: 2; Lawyers: 43

Spice Route Legal is India’s largest and most sophisticated TMT practice. With the deepest pool of experts in the region, the practice is hyper-specialised with a few market leading TMT generalists and many other lawyers focussing exclusively on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Licensing, Ad-Tech, HR-Tech, Aviation Tech, E-commerce, Digital Media, SAAS, Ed-tech, Digital Media, Gaming, Sports, Social Media, Telecommunications, Cleantech and Prop-tech.

 

Key Contact: Mathew Chacko

Email: mathew@spiceroutelegal.com

 

Key Contact: Aadya Misra

Email:aadya.misra@spiceroutelegal.com

 

Key Contact: Ankita Hariramani

Email:Ankita.hariramani@spiceroutelegal.com

 

Intellectual Property:

 

Partners: 2; Lawyers: 9

 

Spice Route Legal’s expertise in advising on complex questions of IP is widely recognised, having advised on some of the most contentious disputes and assisted on some of the most complex transactions that involve intellectual property. The firm has been at the forefront of the evolving contributory infringement jurisprudence in India, of the recognition of the doctrine of prosecution history estoppel, of some of the largest IP disposals and of defending multiple actions by patent trolls. The firm’s uniquely integrated IP team offers corporations the ability to rely on it for advice on the protection, monetisation, licensing and sale of IP and for disputes involving IP.

 

Key Contact: Mathew Chacko

Email: mathew@spiceroutelegal.com

 

Key Contact: Praveen Raju

Email: praveen@spiceroutelegal.com

 

 

 

Energy, Sustainability and Mobility:

 

Partners: 1; Lawyers: 16

 

The firm’s practice focusses on the future of energy, i.e. new and alternate sources of energy. The firm has worked with multiple companies within the clean and renewable energy space, and is well regarded as a market leader in alternative energy, renewables and sustainability.

In addition to complex restructuring and investment advisory for its Energy clients, the firm has also assisted clients with several project development and project finance mandates, in the solar, wind, and hydrogen fuel technology sub-sectors. A recent specialisation and interest in electric mobility mandates has broadened the firm’s expertise within the energy space to include this most exciting and nascent sector, as well.

 

Key Contact: Praveen Raju

Email: praveen@spiceroutelegal.com

 

Key Contact: Janhavi Joshi

Email: janhavi.joshi@spiceroutelegal.com

 

Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Lifesciences:

 

Partners: 2; Lawyers: 12

 

As a hyper-industry-focused firm that combines the M&A, Regulatory, Data and IP expertise of its founders, Lifesciences is a natural sector specialisation. Over the last few years, the practice has grown exponentially into a 360-degree Life Sciences and Health-tech-focused practice, encompassing a range of practice areas including Corporate/M&A, Regulatory, IP, Commercial Agreements, and Data practices.

 

The firm’s portfolio of clients boasts of companies and their investors across the life sciences industry, including in the pharmaceuticals, biotech, veterinary, diagnostics, medical devices, and health-tech sectors. The practice comprises of a team of 5 lawyers primarily focusing on the Corporate M&A and PE-VC transactions in the Life Sciences space and a team of 6 lawyers who focus on Regulatory, Data, Technology, IP and Commercial Contracts.

 

Key Contact: Praveen Raju

Email: praveen@spiceroutelegal.com

 

Key Contact: Renuka Abraham

Email: renuka.abraham@spiceroutelegal.com

 

Key Contact: Aadya Misra

Email: aadya.misra@spiceroutelegal.com

 

 

 

International Work:

 

Spice Route Legal’s proprietary border-agnostic model of providing seamless solutions for cross-border legal issues by relying on a wide network of friends is acknowledged as a market first.

 

Following are some examples of our international work:

 

  • Advised the largest global life sciences company on setting up a “one-of-a-kind” agri-tech platform, in collaboration with one the largest financial services company in the world.
  • Advising one of the world’s largest FMCG conglomerates on the establishment and implementation of a global data governance strategy.
  • Advised the world’s largest piracy-tracking software company on the privacy issues arising out of the deployment of anti-piracy tracking software and cross-border data transfer compliance.
  • Advised on the cross-jurisdictional restructuring of what is possibly India’s largest solar company.
  • Assisted a German investment fund focused on the Industrials, Chemicals and Logistics sector invest in companies in 10 countries in Asia.
  • Assisted a leading Indian mobility player in assessing a 23-country regulatory, technology and risk analysis.
  • Advised over 80 multinational corporations on the impact of Schrems II and the resultant guidance on data transfers to India.
  • Led investment transactions in over 100 jurisdictions amounting to well over USD 2.5 billion.

 

Department Name Email Telephone
Head of TMT, Data Protection and Privacy and Fintech Mathew Chacko mathew@spiceroutelegal.com
Head of Corporate, M&A and PE-VC, Energy, Renewables & Sustainability, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences Praveen Raju praveen@spiceroutelegal.com
Fintech & Financial Sector Regulatory Ankita Hariramani ankita.hariramani@spiceroutelegal.com
Data Protection, Privacy & Cybersecurity Aadya Misra aadya.misra@spiceroutelegal.com
Corporate, M&A and PE-VC Renuka Abraham renuka.abraham@spiceroutelegal.com
Projects and Energy Amoolya Khurana amoolya.khurana@spiceroutelegal.com
Projects and Energy Janhavi Joshi janhavi.joshi@spiceroutelegal.com
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Spice Route Legal is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging the growth of all stakeholders, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, religion, caste, race, region, or ethnicity.

As of December 2020, the firm comprises of (i) more people who identify themselves as female than any other gender, (ii) a not insignificant group of stakeholders who do not conform to traditional notions of hetero-normativity, (iii) people who identify as atheists, as well as believers in 7 distinct religions, and (iv) people from 12 different Indian states, spanning most corners of the country.