High-Stakes Legal & Tech Governance Strategy

I am pleased to have successfully represented a client in a significant cyber negligence case, securing a compensation of ₹2.75 Crores under the IT Act. This result underscores my capability in handling complex technology disputes and holding service providers accountable for security lapses like unauthorized SIM swaps.

At a CII Governance Series session in Delhi, I shared the stage with industry leaders like Kris Gopalakrishnan and Kunal Bahl to discuss the critical intersection of Artificial Intelligence and board governance. I emphasized that making AI a key board agenda is the first line of defense against personal liability risks for directors.

India's new Digital Personal Data Protection Act is a landmark piece of legislation that will impact every business. In this podcast series, my colleague and I decode the act, explaining its history, scope, and objectives to help you understand your new obligations as a data fiduciary.

I am proud that my team advised the founders of PeopleStrong, a leading SaaS provider, on a major stake sale to Goldman Sachs. This transaction highlights our expertise in navigating high-value deals in the HR technology and AI innovation space.

It was an honor to join esteemed leaders like Rishad Premji of Wipro at the CII Governance Series in Bengaluru. I highlighted the convergence of corporate governance and technology, noting how the rapid adoption of AI is fundamentally reshaping the fiduciary responsibilities of corporate boards.

I look forward to moderating a panel on "Navigating Gen AI" for corporate counsel at the Inter-Pacific Bar Association's conference in Chicago. This discussion will focus on the evolving landscape of AI and its direct impact on corporate legal strategy, a core area of my advisory practice.

In an article for the Financial Express, I analyzed the impact of the RBI's approval of the first self-regulatory organization for the fintech industry. This framework is crucial for balancing the sector's growth potential with the specific risks it poses to the financial system.