Former Google Senior Counsel Deepak Singh Joins Chandhiok & Mahajan to Lead AI and Technology Practice

Think of this as a major "brain gain" for the Indian legal scene. Deepak Singh, who spent years deep in the inner workings of a tech giant like Google, has moved over to the other side of the table, joining the law firm Chandhiok & Mahajan (C&M).

What this move is really about

In the legal world, it’s rare to find someone who truly understands the "nuts and bolts" of how big tech companies operate from the inside—the product decisions, the policy battles, and the quiet negotiations with regulators. By bringing Deepak on board to lead their Technology, Digital & AI Practice, C&M is betting that their clients need more than just a lawyer who knows the law; they need someone who speaks "tech" fluently.

Why it matters for businesses

The digital world is becoming a minefield of regulations. Whether it’s AI ethics, data privacy laws, or the rules governing online platforms, the landscape is shifting almost daily.

• A "One-Stop" Shop: Instead of having a data lawyer here and an antitrust expert there, C&M has bundled all these services into one team under Deepak. It’s designed to be a "one-stop" resource for companies trying to navigate these choppy waters.

• The "In-House" Perspective: Because Deepak has been a senior counsel at Google, he brings a perspective that many law firm lawyers don't have. He knows exactly what keeps a tech executive up at night—the commercial pressures, the public policy headaches, and the urgency of product launches.

A human touch in a tech-heavy world

When asked about his new role, Deepak mentioned that clients today are looking for advisers who understand the "commercial realities" behind the legal ones. It’s a recognition that as technology becomes more central to our lives, the legal frameworks around it have to be more practical, not just theoretical.