Anirudh Rao

About

Corporate lawyer with 15+ years’ experience advising on commercial transactions, data privacy, IP, AI/ML, and regulatory law across the US, UK, and India.

Practice Areas

Featured Clients

ElasticEPAMLearning Design AllianceLumetecMapanaJellyfish.co.NexTurnFrontM Limited

Services

• Corporate Law

  Offers comprehensive legal services for businesses, including entity formation, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiations, and compliance. Supports businesses at all stages, from startups to established enterprises, ensuring legal structures align with operational and growth goals.
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• Administrative Law

  Guides clients through complex regulatory frameworks and interactions with government agencies. Provides expertise in licensing, compliance, rule-making processes, and administrative hearings to ensure clients navigate public sector requirements effectively.
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• Commercial Transactions

  We collaborate closely with businesses to strategically structure and reevaluate their contractual arrangements, ensuring they align with operational goals and regulatory requirements. Our approach emphasizes creating flexible, future-proof agreements that address current business needs while anticipating potential challenges. Additionally, we provide comprehensive corporate advice to optimize business arrangements, enhance efficiency, and mitigate legal risks in a dynamic market environment.
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"Our B2B SaaS company, specializing in maritime applications, recently worked with Anirudh on a commercial agreement and software licensing project. Ani's swift responsiveness, precise work, and deep knowledge of the subject matter were truly impressive. His expertise and efficiency made the entire process seamless, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with him."

Work

• 
  Senior Counsel

  o9 Solutions, Inc.

  Jul 2023 - Jul 2024
• 
  Senior Corporate Counsel

  Elastic

  Sep 2021 - Jun 2023
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  Corporate Counsel

  Cognizant

  Jan 2020 - Sep 2021

Education

• The George Washington University Law School
  LLM
• Bangalore University
  B.A.L., LL.B