Anirudh Rao

Global corporate counsel driving innovation and legal strategy

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

Commercial Contracts > MSAs
Commercial Contracts > SaaS Agreements
Data Privacy > CCPA
Data Privacy > Cybersecurity
Data Privacy > Privacy Policies
Commercial Contracts
Data Privacy

Featured clients

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.
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.
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.

What clients say

“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.”
Zack Spica
CEO, Lumetec

Experience

Senior Counsel
o9 Solutions, Inc.
Jul 2023 – Jul 2024
Senior Corporate Counsel
Elastic
Sep 2021 – Jun 2023
Corporate Counsel
Cognizant
Jan 2020 – Sep 2021
LLM
The George Washington University Law School
B.A.L., LL.B
Bangalore University