About

Following the departure of the previous general counsel, Lopamudra Rao has co-led the legal function at OLA (ANI Technologies), one of the world’s largest ride-sharing companies. She joined the organisation in January 2017, after serving as legal counsel for over three years at C-Quest Capital where she gained recognition for working closely with the finance and operations team in addition to managing and resolving commercial disputes and closing various business transactions and contractual negotiations. At OLA, she has led the legal efforts in key strategic projects including acquisitions such as Food Panda, Riddlr, HolaChef, was instrumental in the launch of Mission Electric and Ola Play, led the international business expansion in the UK and Australia, implemented GDPR and related privacy compliance, has played a crucial role in complex commercial agreements and negotiations, managing day-to-day advice to business and tech teams on operational and regulatory issues, ensuring compliance with the applicable laws in addition other urgent matters that OLA’s business and tech units need addressing. She is also the chairperson of the Internal Committee (set up under the POSH Act). Prior to moving in-house, Rao enjoyed successful private practice spells at Luthra & Luthra Law Offices and Trilegal.