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Trilegal

FinTech Legal

FinTech Guide 2026 : India


Trilegal

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About

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Trilegal has been at the forefront of India's evolving FinTech Industry and keenly track developments in the field, allowing us to provide advice on a wide range of regulatory issues across industries. In the recent past, we have been able to bring that experience to bear in developing solutions for e-commerce and app-based services companies. Our Lawyers understand financial regulations as they apply to technology businesses and have advised some of the largest global and domestic players on these issues. We work with clients to refine their products in line with Indian regulations and work on issues relating to financial inclusiveness and have represented social networking & e-commerce websites, Telecom companies, Technology providers & investors on a host of disruptive technologies and innovative business models, including virtual currencies, mobile wallets, credit scoring and settle regulations in India.

Trilegal regularly analyses key policy developments and contribute to our clients' strategies. Our team is well versed with both the historical regulations as well as their application in the context of new technologies and can advise both on current as well as future business plans. We have advised on products ranging from mobile wallets to closed and semi-closed payment systems. Our team has worked on issues relating to cross-border payment systems and has advised companies looking to deploy smartcard based payment systems.

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FinTech Legal - India

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Trilegal is a respected full-service firm known for its strong technology practice. Its lawyers have particular experience in digital lending products and data protection regulatory matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Trilegal advised crypto exchange platform Binance in Show Cause Notice proceedings and subsequent registration with the Financial Intelligence Unit in India.

Strengths

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  • Trilegal is an excellent team from the partners to the associates.

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  • Trilegal has an experienced team with deep industry connections and knowledge.

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  • Trilegal's ability to align legal guidance with broader strategic and operational considerations reflects strong business acumen and adds meaningful value beyond the purely legal.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Rahul Matthan
    Band 3Rahul Matthan

    Rahul Matthan

    Rahul Matthan is a founding partner of Trilegal and one of the premiere technology lawyers in India. He advises on regulatory matters relating to new technologies.

    • Rahul Matthan's strategic insight, deep legal expertise, and foresight make him an invaluable contributor to any discussion.

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    • Rahul consistently prioritises the client’s best interests and brings a thoughtful, business-oriented perspective to every engagement.

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  • Band 4Jyotsna Jayaram
    Band 4Jyotsna Jayaram

    Jyotsna Jayaram

    Jyotsna Jayaram regularly advises clients on legal and regulatory matters within the Indian FinTech market, particularly those with a data protection considerations.

    • Jyotsna was extremely professional and responsive to our needs. What is even more noteworthy is her attention to details while solving the problem in hand and collaborative style of working.

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    • Jyotsna Jayaram is an outstanding lawyer with exceptional legal expertise and strong business acumen.

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  • Up and ComingJaideep Reddy
    Up and ComingJaideep Reddy

    Jaideep Reddy

    Jaideep Reddy is a well-regarded technology lawyer. He advises a range of Indian and international digital asset platforms and investors on banking products. He is experienced with regulatory issues, enforcement disputes and AML/KYC requirements.

    • Jaideep has always come through with a relevant response on time.

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