About Chetan Nagendra
A seasoned corporate and technology lawyer with over two decades of global experience, shaping the legal landscape for businesses across Asia, India, UK, US, and the Caribbean.
Professional Profile
Chetan Nagendra is the founder of CN Law and Quoqo, bringing a wealth of experience in Corporate Law, Regulatory Matters, Managing Litigation, Policy Advisory, VC/PE investments, Technology Law, and M&A in the emerging and technology space.
With a keen interest in digital transformation in legal settings and legal-tech, Chetan has been at the forefront of innovative legal solutions for over 20 years.
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Education
LL.M (Honors)
Case Western Reserve University, 2001
Graduated with Honors; First in graduating class.
B.A. LL.B (Honors)
National Law School of India University, 2000
Licenses
Attorney-at-Law
New York State, 2011
Solicitor
Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (BVI), 2008
Solicitor
Law Society of England & Wales, 2004
Advocate
Bar Council of India, 2000
Professional Experience
Principal
Chetan Nagendra Law Offices | Feb 2021 - Present
Principal lawyer at boutique law firm in Bengaluru focused on emerging companies, technology, venture capital and M&A.
Partner
PDS Legal (EY Law) | Nov 2018 - Jan 2021
Set-up from scratch, built and managed the practice in Bengaluru. Scaled up business with 70+ new clients, a 10-member team and revenues of INR 50M in the first year. Additional responsibilities for Chennai, Pune and Hyderabad. Rated in AsiaLaw.
Partner
AZB & Partners | Aug 2015 - Nov 2018
Transitioned as a Corporate and TMT Partner focusing on venture capital, private equity, M&A, emerging and listed tech companies, regulatory frameworks, and fund formation.
Partner
Themis Associates | Jan 2014 - July 2015
Led VC Practice representing institutional investors and promoters. Managed a 15+ member team of legal and compliance professionals.
Associate General Counsel
Facebook Inc. | Jun 2012 - Nov 2013
Managed the legal function for the APAC region.
Areas of Expertise
Corporate Law
Extensive experience in corporate law, providing strategic legal solutions to clients across various industries.
Technology Law
Extensive experience in technology law, providing strategic legal solutions to clients across various industries.
Venture Capital & Private Equity
Extensive experience in venture capital & private equity, providing strategic legal solutions to clients across various industries.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Extensive experience in mergers & acquisitions, providing strategic legal solutions to clients across various industries.
Regulatory Compliance
Extensive experience in regulatory compliance, providing strategic legal solutions to clients across various industries.
Intellectual Property
Extensive experience in intellectual property, providing strategic legal solutions to clients across various industries.
Litigation Management
Extensive experience in litigation management, providing strategic legal solutions to clients across various industries.
Policy Advisory
Extensive experience in policy advisory, providing strategic legal solutions to clients across various industries.
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
Extensive experience in blockchain & cryptocurrency, providing strategic legal solutions to clients across various industries.
Representative Transactions
Mergers & Acquisitions
- Advised Uniphore Inc on RPA acquisition and global licensing transaction with NTT Data (2020)
- Advised Ernst & Young LLP in its acquisition of C-Centric Solutions (2019)
- Advised Google Inc., on the significant acquisition of stake in Dunzo (2017)
- Advised Freecharge as company counsel for buy-out by Snapdeal worth Rs. 450 million (2014)
Venture Capital & Private Equity
- Transaction Counsel to Sequoia Capital in their investments in multiple companies including Adnear, Capillary Technologies, and WizRocket (2014-15)
- Company Counsel to Voonik in all of their investment rounds (2014-16)
- Company Counsel to Zomato in all of their investment rounds (2014-2018)
- Transaction Counsel to Norwest Venture Partners in their investments in Ovum Hospitals (2016)
Technology & Fin-Tech
- Advised on the launch of Google Pay (formerly Tez), a payments product by Google Inc. (2017-18)
- External Corporate Counsel to BankerBay Technologies (2014-17)
- Advised Zestmoney on the launch of their financing products and collaborations with financial institutions (2017)
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