TMT
Spice Route Legal
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.
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Testimonials
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‘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.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mathew Chacko