Data Privacy
India's DPDP Act 2023: What Businesses Must Do Now
A practical compliance guide for Indian enterprises navigating the new Digital Personal Data Protection framework.
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India-based, award-winning emerging law firm with full-service capability spanning across India as well as global jurisdictions.
Legal Excellence Meets Intelligence
RSD Bajaj Global is a full-service law firm advising new economy businesses across General Corporate, Venture Capital, Mergers and Acquisitions, Intellectual Property, Data Privacy, Emerging Technology law, and Disputes (Litigation and Arbitration). We combine deep domain expertise with an AI-enabled practice to deliver faster, sharper, and more accessible legal counsel across India and global jurisdictions.
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* RSD Bajaj Global is licensed to practise Indian law. For international jurisdictions, matters are handled in association with trusted local counsel and affiliate partners.
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WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY
“Varun has a sharp understanding of the regulatory and policy landscape impacting startups and funds. His advice is consistently practical, forward-looking, and aligned with investor expectations.”
“Varun’s legal guidance was invaluable as we navigated US–India complexities. He helped structure our entity and cross-border agreements with clarity and precision. His sharp insights and sector expertise made a real difference.”
“Wonderful working with Varun and Shivaarti - highly diligent partners who personally look into every investment, balancing thorough research and practical advice.”
“Varun is a gifted lawyer with a brilliant mind for strategy advice. Working with his team means that a client gets legal++ benefits. Varun delivers the goods when it is needed the most.”
“He’s one of the best business-legal minds in the country. He has the ability to connect with entrepreneurs at their level of understanding while applying his legal skills to a scenario. The right mix of being smart and courageous.”
“It’s rare that you come across a standout legal wiz like Varun. I have been particularly impressed with his ability to distill the situation at hand into key issues and his comfort level with issues of industry’s immediate interests.”
“I have seen Varun’s journey from law school to leading known M&A and PE deals at India’s top law firm. His ability to have a vision ahead of its times and a strategic blend of mind to execute it - no less than an overnight success.”
What We Do
Strategic legal counsel across the full spectrum of corporate and technology law.
Entity formation, governance, regulatory compliance and general corporate counsel for startups to enterprises.
Learn More →Term sheets, SAFE/CCD instruments, fund formation, investor agreements and portfolio company counsel.
Learn More →End-to-end M&A advisory - due diligence, deal structuring, SPA drafting and post-merger integration.
Learn More →Technology, media and telecom advisory - licensing, content regulation, OTT, broadcasting and digital media law.
Learn More →Trademarks, patents, copyrights and IP strategy with advisory reach across India, UAE, US, EU, Singapore and PCT.
Learn More →DPDP Act, GDPR, UAE PDPL compliance - privacy policies, DPIAs, cross-border transfer mechanisms.
Learn More →AI regulation, Web3/blockchain, FinTech, EdTech, HealthTech - legal frameworks for technology-first businesses.
Learn More →Commercial disputes, IP litigation, international arbitration, enforcement of awards and emergency relief across jurisdictions.
Learn More →IT Act compliance, cybercrime advisory, incident response, CERT-In reporting, digital evidence and cybersecurity frameworks.
Learn More →New Economy Legal Practice
Global Presence
Delhi NCR · Mumbai · Bangalore · GIFT City
California · Delaware · New York
Dubai · Abu Dhabi
*In association with local counsel in respective jurisdictions where not directly licensed.
Our People
Co-founding Managing Partner, RSD Bajaj Global Law Firm
Ex-Managing Associate, Remfry & Sagar. Qualified Patent Attorney. Harvard Business School-edx certified in Data Privacy & Emerging Tech.
Full ProfileCo-founding Managing Partner, RSD Bajaj Global Law Firm
Ex-Senior Attorney, Amarchand Mangaldas. Harvard Law School. Specialises in general corporate advisory, alternative investment funds, and venture capital.
Full ProfileKnowledge Hub
A practical compliance guide for Indian enterprises navigating the new Digital Personal Data Protection framework.
A comparative analysis of early-stage funding instruments under Indian company law and FEMA regulations.
How Indian AI businesses exporting to Europe must prepare for the world's first comprehensive AI regulation.
Find your solution across our practice areas. Select the challenge closest to your situation.
Get guidance on startup formation, funding rounds, term sheets, and investor relations.
Explore →Trademark, patent, and copyright protection with global advisory capabilities.
Explore →DPDP Act, GDPR, and cross-border data protection compliance guidance.
Explore →Mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring with full due diligence support.
Explore →Litigation, arbitration, and mediation support for corporate disputes.
Explore →AI regulation, Web3, blockchain, FinTech, and EdTech legal frameworks.
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