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Brilliant team that is capable, skilled, truly involved in the business, and genuinely stands for me in front of all parties. Very sound coverage of Indian corporate laws- specifically in my domain of technology.
The Legal 500, Asia Pacific 2026 (TMT)
They combine deep legal expertise with a practical product-aware approach. In an environment where regulation is evolving quickly, especially around privacy, AI, and digital health, the team helped us understand how to stay compliant without slowing down innovation.
The Legal 500, Asia pacific (Data Protection)
Ikigai brings in-depth and dedicated research on areas of ambiguity. A quality which is becoming rarer by the day. We used them for research on e-commerce platforms and marketplaces and have reached out multiple times as we progressed in our journey. The level of depth required was always fulfilled. Turnaround times are great, and they keep client expectations in mind.
The Legal 500, Asia Pacific 2026 (Fintech and Financial Services)
Ikigai Law has a great team that understands the subject in depth and has the ability to connect the dots.
Chambers & Partners, Asia Pacific 2026 (TMT)
"The team is highly solution-oriented and advice is informed by both the black letter of law and a healthy understanding of risk appetite, which is aware of prevalent market practices."
Chambers & Partners, Fintech Legal 2026
"Their deep understanding of FinTech legal intricacies sets them apart. They are proactive and consistently abreast of new legal developments ensuring their advice remains current and relevant."
Chambers and Partners, Asia Pacific 2025 (Fintech)
"The qualities I have particularly valued in them include their strategic insight, dedication to client objectives, rigor and quality of research on a range of legal and governance questions."
The Legal 500, Asia Pacific 2025 (TMT)
"Their work ethic, combined with a deep understanding of both the domestic and international digital economy landscape, sets them apart.”
The Legal 500, Asia Pacific 2025 (TMT)
"In addition to the FinTech work they do, they are also really good for research, audits and gap assessment reports. It is a very good research-oriented firm, going over and above simple advisory work."
Chambers and Partners, Asia Pacific 2025 (Fintech)
"Cutting-edge advice, ensuring that we operate in full compliance with the ever-changing and dynamic regulatory landscape."
The Legal 500, Asia Pacific 2025 (Fintech)
"The firm has strong service levels and a very responsive team. The lawyers grasp your issues quickly."
Chambers and Partners, Asia Pacific 2025 (TMT)
"Distinguishes itself through its exceptional blend of legal expertise, innovative approach, and client-centered philosophy."
The Legal 500, Asia Pacific 2025 (Fintech)
"They understand the importance of balancing business and legal requirements and provide feasible solutions. "
Chambers and Partners, Asia Pacific 2025 (TMT)
"An innovative and technology-focus practice, Ikigai Law is focused on helping pathbreakers and innovators bring their products to market in a complicated and ever-changing regulatory environment"
Chambers & Partners
The team is able to combine legal knowledge and policy awareness in their service offerings.
The Legal500, 2022 (Data)
Being an early-stage crypto startup, there are very few law firms who can help you navigate the legal space keeping in mind the business aspect. The knowledge and understanding that the Ikigai team has of this space is probably one of the best in the country.
IBLJ, 2022 (Fintech)
They fought the cryptocurrency battle when many stopped fighting - they are the ones who got it over the line and opened out the space.
Chambers & Partners
The data protection team at Ikigai Law is razor sharp and well versed with the relevant data laws around EU, Asia Pacific, and India.
The Legal500, 2022 (Data)
We found them extremely competent in assessing the business impact of some of these newly drafted data privacy and protection laws around the world. Nehaa is highly professional in her commitments and brings on board perspectives which people often tend to overlook but may be extremely fatal for businesses.
The Legal500, 2022 (Data)
They have a deep understanding of RBI regulations and have always been available to resolve the smallest of the queries from the company. Their biggest USP is that they don’t only analyse the regulations and industry practices but also come up with compliant frameworks
The Legal500, 2022 (Financial Services Regulatory)
‘Ikigai’s TMT practice is outstanding for such a young firm – they are able to cover a whole range of new and emerging areas and industries that many firms are yet to catch up to.’
The Legal500, 2022 (TMT)
Some practical advice in the past has helped us avoid significant litigation. I have found the Ikigai team to be very solution-oriented, which I have sometimes found to be missing in other law firms’ teams.’
The Legal500, 2022 (Aviation)
