Deepak Singh Joins Chandhiok & Mahajan
Deepak Singh has been appointed as a Partner at Chandhiok & Mahajan, where he will spearhead the firm’s Technology, Digital & AI Practice. A distinguished alumnus of Government Law College, Mumbai, Singh graduated in 2002 and brings with him over two decades of extensive experience in advising global technology enterprises on intricate regulatory, commercial, and litigation matters. His most recent role was a senior legal position at Google, where he provided strategic advice on product counseling, digital regulation, litigation, public policy, data governance, and compliance across a variety of technology products and services.
Chandhiok & Mahajan’s Enhanced Practice
The establishment of the Technology, Digital & AI Practice is an initiative by Chandhiok & Mahajan to amalgamate its existing expertise in technology, digital regulation, and commercial advisory into a cohesive offering. This strategic move is in response to the growing intersection of technology, regulation, and business strategy. The practice is set to provide comprehensive advice throughout the lifecycle of significant technology matters, including strategic transactions, regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and complex litigation in the digital economy.
Focus Areas and Client Services
The practice will tackle a broad range of legal and regulatory issues related to artificial intelligence, digital platforms, online safety, content regulation, data privacy, and cybersecurity, among others. It will offer guidance on the commercial and regulatory risks tied to the development, deployment, acquisition, and scaling of technology-driven businesses.
Singh’s Leadership and Multidisciplinary Approach
Singh is set to lead a nine-member team and will collaborate closely with various legal experts from the firm’s renowned practices, including venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, competition law, data privacy, and more. This collaborative, multidisciplinary approach ensures Chandhiok & Mahajan can deliver seamless advice on issues spanning multiple regulatory frameworks and industries.
Statements on the Appointment
Karan Singh Chandhiok, Partner and Head of Competition & Regulatory at Chandhiok & Mahajan, remarked, “The technology sector is subject to intense regulation globally. Companies today face a complex web of legal and regulatory challenges across areas like AI, digital markets, cybersecurity, and data governance. Deepak’s appointment signifies a pivotal evolution in our Technology, Digital & AI Practice, combining our existing strengths with his sector expertise and leadership.”
Expressing his enthusiasm, Deepak Singh stated, “The pace of technological regulation is unprecedented, offering both opportunities and challenges. Clients require advisors who understand both the legal and technological landscapes. Chandhiok & Mahajan is renowned for its sophisticated legal advice on complex regulatory and transactional matters. I am thrilled to lead a practice that merges deep sector knowledge with the firm’s exceptional capabilities in disputes, corporate transactions, and regulatory advisory, empowering clients to navigate the fast-changing digital environment confidently.”
