Established in 2016, Spice Route Legal continues to rise in prominence in the technology and telecommunications space, with one of the largest dedicated fintech and data practices in the country. It has four offices in Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi and Kochi. The firm is also an active player in the mid-market M&A and private equity segment. The firm houses multiple generalist lawyers who have expertise in technology and telecommunications, media and entertainment, energy and healthcare. Key contacts include founding partners Mathew Chacko and Praveen Raju, who each have spent numerous years practising law outside of India. Their experience is the backbone of the firm’s ‘border agnostic’ deal perspective. The firm moves up to the top tier in the media and entertainment rankings.
Work highlights
Advised Ohmium Operations on multiple corporate and commercial matters, including a successful bid in response to the Solar Electricity Corporation of India tender for the selection of electrolyser manufacturers in India under the SIGHT scheme.
Assisted MB Fund and its affiliate entities on the strategic sale of identified assets to the US-based multinational investor services company, IQ-EQ.
Work highlights
Advised Moneycontrol on all the regulatory approvals required for its new product: a one-stop financial services platform that intends to bring several functionalities within one app. This project involves multiple regulatory approvals, significant data and IP-related concerns, and is likely to be a first-of-its-kind in the Indian news and media industry.
Advised Junglee Games on data retention practices and compliance with UPI procedural guidelines in the Indian gaming industry.
