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Trilegal

TMT: Technology & Telecommunications

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : India


Trilegal

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About

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Our team specialises in identifying viable ways to do business while addressing the dynamic legal and regulatory changes in the TMT sector 

Widely acknowledged as a pioneering practice in the country with the most comprehensive coverage of sector issues, our TMT team brings a unique understanding of business, law and industry best practices, to advise clients on a range of issues including policy matters, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory and commercial matters, and dispute resolution. 

Our team specialises in vetting business models of clients to identify the most commercially viable ways to do business while keeping in mind the legal and regulatory constraints in the sector.​ This includes advice on structuring investments, exit options, due diligence and drafting transaction documentation.  We work with technology companies in India looking either to provide services offshore or build their domestic operations, and assist in drafting and negotiation of innovative technology contracts and agreements relating to such areas as co-location, online users, payment portals, platforms, and the shared economy model. ​We regularly negotiate framework and local agreements across widespread jurisdictions, including Europe, North America and South-East Asia.​ We are preferred advisors to emerging technology-led business categories such as FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech, RegTech, OTT and streaming. 

Chambers Review

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TMT: Technology & Telecommunications - India

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Trilegal offers a skilled practice especially prominent in the handling of telecoms-related contentious and regulatory matters and of cross-border mandates, where it acts for an impressive range of multinational technology clients. The team regularly handles alternative internet service provider model, infrastructure sharing and network neutrality issues. The team is further highly sought after for its expertise in e-commerce and fintech mandates and advice on data privacy, outsourcing transactions and electronic content delivery.

Work Highlights

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  • Trilegal advised Equifax Credit Information Services in proceedings before the Supreme Court of India, on a petition concerning the credit information framework in India and privacy considerations in relation to credit information companies' handling of that information.

Strengths

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  • The TMT team at Trilegal is extremely responsive and have the highest service levels that one can expect.

    TMT: Technology & Telecommunications respondentAsia-Pacific
  • They were able to grasp our business objective quickly and recommend us solutions and information relevant to our business.

    TMT: Technology & Telecommunications respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Nikhil Narendran
    Band 1Nikhil Narendran

    Nikhil Narendran

    Nikhil Narendran operates across the TMT spectrum from the Bengaluru office, handling a wide range of contractual and regulatory issues.
  • Band 1Rahul Matthan
    Band 1Rahul Matthan

    Rahul Matthan

    Rahul Matthan leads the practice from the Bengaluru office and brings the benefits of some 25 years' experience in the TMT sector to his work, offering particularly deep experience in the handling of telecoms and online platform-related mandates and data privacy concerns.
    • Rahul is the best in data privacy laws and has in-depth understanding across all industries. His knowledge and perspective are very valuable.

      TMT: Technology & Telecommunications respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 4Jyotsna Jayaram
    Band 4Jyotsna Jayaram

    Jyotsna Jayaram

    Jyotsna Jayaram brings to bear a decade's experience advising on a variety of TMT, data protection and cybersecurity advice, including on the launch of telecoms devices and various fintech and payments regulatory matters.
    • Jyotsna brings in the knowledge, experience and maturity to deal with complex issues in a manner that results in actionable advice within the budget.

      TMT: Technology & Telecommunications respondentAsia-Pacific
    • She is excellent, thorough, prompt and just superb.

      TMT: Technology & Telecommunications respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Up and ComingJaideep Reddy
    Up and ComingJaideep Reddy

    Jaideep Reddy

    Jaideep Reddy has a growing reputation in the area of technology, with a notable focus on cryptocurrency, fintech and digital assets. He is regularly engaged by clients operating crypto and e-commerce platforms to advise on regulatory and compliance matters.

    • Jaideep is very responsive. He doesn't just have the technical legal knowledge but is also aware of the industry know-how.

      TMT: Technology & Telecommunications respondentAsia-Pacific

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