Lakshmi Rajagopalan Rejoins Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas As Partner in its Financial Services and Technology Practice

Ms. Lakshmi Rajagopalan has rejoined Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a Partner in its Financial Services and Technology Practice. She will be based in Bengaluru office.

Lakshmi has over fifteen years of experience in projects, banking and finance and fintech laws. She has previously worked with Udaan; Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and erstwhile Amarchand & Mangaldas. Her in-house role focused on managing banking and finance transactions across group entities and managing all legal and regulatory compliance functions from an RBI standpoint for the fintech vertical housing an NBFC, a payment aggregator and a lending service provider. She also additionally handled regulatory projects and collaborated with senior management on strategic initiatives like equity fundraising and group reorganization. While in Cyril Amarchand (and erstwhile Amarchand & Mangaldas), Lakshmi has advised various banks, financial institutions, funds, NBFC’s and investors on financing / debt investments including structured lending in various sectors.

Welcoming her, Ms. Reeba Chacko, Senior Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas said, “I am delighted that Lakshmi is joining us back. She brings rich experience and knowledge that will enhance our financial services and technology capabilities. We welcome her back to the firm.”

Lakshmi graduated from National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kerala in the year 2008 after pursuing B.A. L.L.B. (Hons.) and in 2011 from University of California, Berkeley, School of Law (Boalt Hall) after pursuing her LL.M with Certificate of Specialization in Environmental Law & Energy and Clean Technology Laws.

On her joining, Ms. Lakshmi Rajagopalan, said, " I am excited to be re-joining CAM, from where I had started my professional journey almost 15 years back. Looking forward to being back amongst my tribe and collaborating with some of the best minds in the profession.”