Bangalore-based Counselence boasts deep industry know-how in the TMT sector. It was set up to provide business legal services to corporate clients by two former senior in-house counsel at a major IT company. The firm is full-service with notable specialties in advisory, M&A, and labour and employment within the technology industry. Founding partners Biju Varghese and Padmanabhan Ananth are the key contacts. Varghese is a corporate, disputes and regulatory specialist, while Ananth’s practice focuses on labour, corporate and disputes.
Work highlights
Advised a global technology company on compliance with key legal and regulatory aspects during its India integration, addressing employee integration, real-estate rationalisation, and new business lines.
Represented a local IT solutions company in a legal action against a former employee for breach of confidentiality and defamation, successfully securing an interim injunction while pursuing damages of Re10 million ($115,000). The case centred on the ex-employee's unauthorised disclosure of confidential information on social media platforms.
Work highlights
Advised a global technology company on various legal matters related to its ongoing integration in India, focusing on compliance with the Information Technology Act and digital data protection regulations.
Acted for a US-based global tech company facing anonymous threats and demands related to an ex-employee, providing strategic advice to mitigate the situation.
