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We are pleased to announce that Aadya Misra has been admitted into the firm’s equity partnership. As a key addition to our leadership, she will further strengthen our globally renowned TechRegs, TMT, Data, and HealthTech practices. Congratulations, Aadya! Congratulating Aadya Misra on signing the Partnership Deed, Equity Partner Ankita Hariramani remarked, “Aadya’s expertise in data protection and cybersecurity (especially as it effects health care and financial services) is widely acknowledged globally. And we could not have India’s leading data / cybersecurity lawyer not be a partner! I am also pleased that with this – our equity partnership has an equal number of men and women; clearly demonstrating that partnership (at least, at this firm) is not an old boys club. And that too – a firm that was founded by two rather old boys!”  Read more - https://lnkd.in/ghr9c-zz Praveen Raju Mathew Chacko Ankita Hariramani Karthik Somasundram #spiceroutelegal #lawfirm #partnership #equitypartner #leadership #india

In addition to the Tech M&A workshop hosted by Spice Route Legal in collaboration with Corum Group Ltd. Group in Mumbai, we are excited to bring an exclusive Tech M&A Merge Briefing to Bengaluru! Join us to gain valuable insights on navigating the M&A landscape, avoiding common pitfalls, and positioning your tech company for successful deals. Venue: Hyatt Centric MG Road Bangalore Register here:  https://lnkd.in/gnc9_nQi For any queries, reach out to us at contact@spiceroutelegal.com. Mathew Chacko Praveen Raju Harsh Kumra Janhavi Joshi Renuka Abraham #spiceroutelegal #corumgroup #mergers #acquisitions #bengaluru #technology

Despite concerns around inflation and recession, M&A opportunities for privately held technology companies remain strong. But navigating the landscape requires the right strategy. Spice Route Legal, in collaboration with Corum Group Ltd., is hosting a Tech M&A workshop to explore key market trends, the biggest pitfalls that lead to failed transactions, and strategies to maximise deal success. Venue: JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar Register here: https://lnkd.in/gMVj8y_n For any queries, reach out to us at contact@spiceroutelegal.com. Praveen Raju Mathew Chacko Janhavi Joshi Harsh Kumra Renuka Abraham #spiceroutelegal #mergers #acquisitions #technology #mumbai

While astute observers had started referring to Aadya Misra as a partner a year or so ago (refer the coverage in this year’s Legal 500), we were pleased to formally induct Aadya into the partnership, yesterday. She joins the leadership of our uniquely global, market leading TechRegs/TMT/Data/HealthTech practices, strengthening practices that are widely recognised as leaders in the market. Praveen Raju, while presiding over the process, noted that Aadya brings a whole new perspective to the partnership - one that is younger, more ambitious and significantly focussed on global growth. #spiceroutelegal

The Union Budget for FY 2025-26 allocates 13.45% to the defence sector, reinforcing the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047—a technologically advanced and self-reliant industry. The snippet below highlights key takeaways from the defence budget. Praveen Raju Felina Das Vinita Jagtiani

We are pleased to share an executive summary of our submission to MeitY on the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025. Our comments cover key obligations, including data breach notifications, verifiable consent for children, consent manager frameworks, and data security and retention measures. Read our insights below. Should you have any queries, feel free to reach out to us at contact@spiceroutelegal.com. Mathew Chacko Aadya Misra Ada S. #spiceroutelegal #dataprotection #dpdpa #dpdprules #data #india

One hour to go! Join Aadya Misra (Counsel, Spice Route Legal) and Vivek Jathanna (VP, Exotel) as they break down the new TCCCPR 2025 regulations, the intersection of DPDPA and TCCCPR, new Principal Entity-Telemarketer binding requirements, and the ongoing debates around the 1600 series. If you haven't already, register now: https://bit.ly/43EH5T5

The head of our tech / data practice, Mathew Chacko, will participate in a panel on how India's new data protection landscape could alter cross border investigations and increase litigation / enforcement risk at the The Sedona Conference WG6 Annual Meet in Los Angeles, tomorrow. Should you wish to discuss the nuances of cross border enforcement in light of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and India's slightly less than modern rules of court procedure, do reach out to him.

Spice Route Legal is pleased to have advised Mintoak, a leading SaaS-based fintech platform empowering banks with value-added merchant services, on its 100% acquisition of DigiLedge, a cutting-edge blockchain-powered platform specialising in bill payments and Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) solutions. The Spice Route Legal team advising on the transaction was led by Partner, Mathew Chacko, and included Senior Associate, Harsh Kumra and Associates, Layba Yaseen, Deval Garg, and Shikhar Srivastava. Ankita Hariramani (Partner – Financial Services Regulatory), Harshda Bakshi, and Swastik Sharma assisted on the regulatory aspects of the deal. 

Our TMT expert, Aadya Misra, in collaboration with Vivek Jathanna – VP, Exotel, is conducting a deep-dive session on "RBI’s 1600 Challenge – Transforming Compliance into Opportunity." Join us as we break down the new TCCCPR 2025 regulations, the intersection of DPDPA and TCCCPR, new Principal Entity-Telemarketer binding requirements, and the ongoing debates around the 1600 series. Register now: https://bit.ly/43EH5T5 #spiceroutelegal #tcccpr #dpdpa #1600series #rbi #webinar #exotel