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Technology & Digital

IT & ITeS

India's Information Technology (IT) and IT-enabled Services (ITeS) sector is the backbone of the country's global outsourcing reputation, contributing significantly to GDP, employment, and exports. From software development and SaaS platforms to BPOs, KPOs, cloud solutions, and cross-border IT services, the sector continues to attract foreign investment and drive digital transformation worldwide.

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IT & ITeS

With India's IT industry expanding into AI, cloud, data analytics, blockchain, and cybersecurity, companies must navigate a landscape shaped by cross-border regulations, intellectual property laws, and technology contracting frameworks. Our IT & ITeS Practice supports software and services companies with strategic legal advisory, robust contracting, IP protection, and compliance with regulatory regimes for both domestic and international markets.

Our Team and Approach

We advise IT service providers, SaaS companies, outsourcing entities, cloud service providers, BPO/KPO firms, and global investors. Our team blends expertise in commercial contracting, intellectual property, corporate structuring, employment law, and regulatory compliance, offering solutions that align with the fast-paced IT ecosystem.

Applicable Laws & Regulatory Framework

Legal recognition of electronic contracts, intermediary liability, cyber offences.

Duty benefits and compliance framework for IT units.

Compliance in outsourcing and IT parks.

Data privacy, consent, and cross-border data flows.

Cross-border payments, foreign investment, and export of IT services.

Tax and operational benefits for IT/ITES units.

Regulatory & Statutory Authorities

Approvals, compliance, and incentive schemes.

IT policies and regulations.

For IT units operating under SEZ frameworks.

Cross-border software exports.

Licensing & Approvals

  • •STPI registration and compliance under the STPI scheme
  • •SEZ approvals for IT parks and service units
  • •IP registrations for software, trademarks, and tech-enabled inventions

Key Service Offerings

Drafting and negotiating software agreements, licensing, reseller, and distribution contracts.

STPI and SEZ compliance, tax structuring, and incentive schemes.

Copyright, trademarks, patents, and enforcement for software and platforms, plus advisory on tech transfer and cross-border contracting.

Advisory on acquisitions, fundraising, and strategic alliances in the IT sector.

BPO/KPO/MSP contracts, SLAs, liability allocation, software development and SaaS licensing.

Structuring technology transfers, joint ventures, and offshore arrangements.

Compliance under DPDP Act, GDPR, and IT Act.

Handling IP disputes, software licensing litigation, cross-border arbitration.

Frequently Asked Questions

We start with a scoping consultation to understand your business model, current regulatory posture, and immediate priorities — then propose a tailored engagement rather than a one-size-fits-all package.

Yes. Our clients range from early-stage startups navigating their first licensing requirements through to established operators and multinational investors. We scale our advisory to the client's stage and scale.

Yes, representation before Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) and other applicable regulators is part of our practice in this sector, alongside the advisory and transactional work outlined above.

Yes — our sector teams combine regulatory advisory with litigation and dispute resolution capability, so clients have continuity of counsel if a compliance matter escalates into a contentious one.

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