Khaitan & Co.
Jointly led by Supratim Chakraborty and Harsh Walia, the data protection team at Khaitan & Co. stands out for its multidisciplinary approach. Drawing together specialists from various practice areas such as TMT, corporate, IP, and competition, the practice runs the gamut of advisory matters across industries such as fintech, e-commerce, insurance, and securities markets. In Kolkata, the ‘very proactive' Chakraborty advises on emerging legislation as well as the data aspects of major transactional matters. In New Delhi, Walia is routinely instructed by large tech companies, regulatory authorities, and media organisations on cross-border data transfers and security mandates; counsel Shobhit Chandra is another key name here. Also in Delhi is telecoms regulatory and data protection specialist Abhinav Chandan.
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Testimonials
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- 'Supratim Chakraborty has a good grasp on this evolving subject and that is what makes him and his team distinct.'
- 'The Khaitan & Co team has hands-on knowledge on the subject of data protection law. They have expertise in not just Indian data protection law, but also advise on GDPR compliances.'
- 'Supratim Chakraborty is a very proactive lawyer, having hands-on experience in handling any kind of queries and compliance with data protection law.'
- 'Harsh Walia is responsive and knowledgeable in data privacy and cyber law.'
- 'The practice tailors its services to provide personalised solutions.'
- 'We were impressed by Supratim Chakraborty's exceptional expertise in the field. His level of knowledge and skill truly sets him apart from others. Additionally, his involvement with high-level authorities was a great asset.'
- 'Awesome team of partners, associates and lawyers.'
- 'Solution oriented approach with clear understanding of the subject matter and its impact on business operations.'
Key clients
- Reliance Industries Limited Group
- Meta Platforms, Inc.
- Bloomberg LP
- STT Global Data Centres India Private Limited
- SK Innovation
- The Pokémon Company
- Axis Bank Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Reliant Industries Limited Group on several aspects of its data privacy and protection compliances, including review of existing data privacy policies, considering its large scope of business. As part of such activities, advised the client on mandatory disclosures in its privacy policy, reasonable security practices, etc.
- Meta sought an extensive analysis of data access and surveillance regulations in India, including queries on law enforcement assistance, data retention, encryption use, and more. By navigating the intersection of technology and telecommunications law, the team was successful in identifying specific obligations and providing practical solutions for compliance.
- Providing an analysis of website terms of use and privacy policy for ‘Pokémon Café ReMix’ to ensure compliance with prevailing information technology and data protection laws in India. Conducted a detailed assessment of the client's services with their existing policies, and proposed necessary changes to meet compliance standards, while minimizing country-specific alterations.
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Supratim Chakraborty, Harsh Walia