Alongside obtaining regulatory licenses from the RBI and SEBI, Nishith Desai Associates assists with transactions, compliance and crypto-related disputes that help to shape India’s regulatory landscape. Payment aggregators, banking partners and cross-border service facilitators are among the firm’s clients. Tech expert Gowree Gokhale co-heads the practice and frequently assists international clients with regulatory advice, litigation and arbitration. Fellow co-head Huzefa Tavawalla leads the firm’s disruptive tech group and has a notable focus on matters in the digital payments space. Kishore Joshi completes the leadership team and is an authority on securities and exchange control laws. Aaron Kamath‘s regulatory experience includes making representations to the Indian Government on issues such as foreign direct investment conditions for the e-commerce sector.
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‘Nishith Desai Associates' fintech and financial services regulatory practice stands out in the legal industry due to its unique approach and remarkable strengths.'
‘The individuals at Nishith Desai Associates truly stand out in the legal industry, and their distinct qualities set them apart from competitors. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working closely with several standout partners and associates, each of whom has brought unique strengths and qualities to the table.'
Key clients
- WazirX
- Unocoin
Work highlights
- Advised global and Indian crypto-asset businesses, including WazirX and Coinswitch Kuber on how to navigate the complex Indian law landscape, where there is no express clarity on crypto-assets.
- Advised various traditional and new-age businesses, including Viacom18 and WazirX, on commercialising their assets as NFTs.