L. Badri Narayanan

Badri advises technology companies, investment funds and leading Indian corporates on technology law, AI law, and cross-border transactions, helping global clients navigate the Indian legal, regulatory and tax landscape. His practice integrates corporate law, M&A, technology transactions, intellectual property (IP) and tax, enabling him to support clients across the full lifecycle of investments and commercialisation in India. He regularly advises on acquisitions, investments, joint ventures and technology licensing, with a strong focus on structuring, managing regulatory risk and value protection. Badri has significant experience advising clients in AI and IP, semiconductor and electronics supply chains, SaaS and enterprise software, fintech and digital payments, e-commerce, telecommunications, data centres, electric vehicles, edtech, medical devices, gaming and digital platforms. He is particularly focused on technology-driven supply chains and India-facing manufacturing and innovation ecosystems. He also advises on IP strategy and disputes, including complex patent matters and Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), and represents clients in high-stakes enforcement and defence mandates. On the regulatory side, he works with digital businesses on tax (including GST and international tax), data protection, AI governance and sector-specific frameworks. Having worked across the United States and India, Badri brings an international perspective and regularly works with global clients, investors and law firms seeking India-focused advice on technology, AI, IP and supply chain matters.