Rachana Rautray has joined JSA Advocates & Solicitors as a Retained Partner in TMT practice at Mumbai..Rautray is a graduate of the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences..She is a technology and regulatory lawyer with nearly a decade of post-qualification experience, and her appointment further strengthens JSA’s industry-leading capabilities in technology, data protection, fintech, and emerging regulatory frameworks. Rautray has advised a wide range of domestic and international clients, including global technology companies, fintechs, digital platforms, gaming companies, intermediaries, and e-commerce players, on complex regulatory and strategic matters. Her work spans Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act) compliance, cross-border data flows, digital lending, platform governance, payments regulation, crypto and blockchain structuring, and AI-related risk assessment. She has also been closely involved in advising clients on business structuring, product launches, regulatory engagement, and strategic risk mitigation in rapidly evolving regulatory environments..Prior to joining JSA, Rautray held senior roles at law firms including Trilegal, AZB & Partners, L&L Partners, and, most recently, served as Principal and Lead for the Technology Practice at Anagram Partners..Welcoming Rautray onboard, Amar Gupta and Vivek K. Chandy, Joint Managing Partners at JSA Advocates and Solicitors, said, “We are delighted to welcome Rachana to the JSA family. Her experience advising businesses on complex technology and regulatory issues, particularly in rapidly evolving sectors, will be a strong asset to the Firm. Strengthening leadership in areas where technology, data, and regulation intersect remains a key priority for the firm, and JSA’s collaborative culture, depth of expertise across practices, and commitment to delivering high-quality work continue to enable us to attract accomplished professionals like Rachana.”.At JSA, Rautray will be working with Probir Kumar Roy Chowdhury, Partner, who will also serve as her mentoring partner.Commenting on the appointment Probir Kumar Roy Chowdhury, Partner, JSA, said, “Rachana’s depth of expertise across data protection, fintech, gaming, and emerging technologies, combined with her practical understanding of regulatory risk, makes her a valuable addition to our team. We are delighted to welcome her and look forward to working closely with her as we expand our technology and regulatory offerings.”.Speaking on joining JSA, Ms. Rachana Rautray shared, “I am delighted to join JSA at a time when technology regulation and data governance are at the forefront of business decision-making. JSA’s strong institutional platform, culture, and market reputation provide an excellent opportunity to build a future-facing technology practice. I look forward to working with Probir and the wider team to advise clients on navigating regulatory complexity while enabling innovation and growth.”.If you would like your Deals, Columns, Press Releases to be published on Bar & Bench, please fill in the form available here..Follow Bar and Bench channel on WhatsAppDownload the Bar and Bench Mobile app for instant access to the latest legal news.
