Spice Route Legal is pleased to have been recognised across 7 practice areas and 12 individual rankings in the Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2026 Guide. The firm has been ranked in the following practice areas:

1. FinTech
2. Corporate & M&A: Highly Regarded
3. Intellectual Property
4. TMT: Technology & Telecommunications
5. Lifesciences
6. Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
7. Venture Capital

The Corporate & M&A practice continues to thrive. Partner and Practice head Praveen Raju is once again recognised for “his deep insights into complex legal matters” that “ensured the best outcomes for our company.” Partner Mathew Chacko makes his debut ranking in this category, praised as “an excellent leader who helped us navigate the process seamlessly.”

The Lifesciences practice continues its upward trajectory with Chambers noting that “Spice Route Legal are deeply involved not only in addressing legal issues but also in product structuring and advising on business and commercial strategies,” reflecting the team’s integrated and cross-functional support for innovators and regulated businesses. Recognising Praveen Raju once again for this category, Chambers praises him as “thorough, detail-oriented, and someone who truly listens to clients and advocates for their best interests.”

Our consistently top-ranked TMT practice retains its position among India’s leaders. Partners Mathew Chacko and Ankita Hariramani are both recognised as leading lawyers in this space. Chambers remarks that “Matthew is amazing and knows how things work on the ground,” while Ankita is commended for being “extremely kind and helpful for our initiatives, many of which have taken long hours of concerted effort and multilateral discussions.”

Mathew is further ranked in Venture Capital and Intellectual Property, with Chambers highlighting his “deep expertise and holistic perspective that enables faster decision-making and effective problem-solving.” In addition, Partner and Practice Head, Karthik Somasundram, is recognised for his arbitration expertise, with clients noting: “I trust Karthik completely and never have to second-guess or follow up. His reliability and integrity speak for themselves.”

Spice Route Legal’s leadership in India’s FinTech ecosystem continues to stand out, with the practice once again ranked among the country’s best and Partners Mathew Chacko (Band 1) and Ankita Hariramani (Band 3) recognised for their continued excellence.

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