Saket Rachakonda

Senior Associate

Saket Rachakonda is a Senior Associate at GameChanger Law Advisors (GLA). Saket has post-qualification experience of over 6 years. During this time, Saket has developed expertise, and is now sought after for his insightful advisory on trailblazing venture capital transactions within the vibrant landscape of India’s startup ecosystem.

He is an alumnus of Jindal Global Law School and worked with Khaitan & Co. till 2021 before joining GLA. His acute legal proficiency spans across multiple future-focused areas, including Climate Change, Electric Mobility, Venture Capital, Technology, and Data Protection. Furthermore, Saket’s advisory portfolio showcases an exceptional range of transactions involving healthcare services, mental health initiatives, robotics, cybersecurity, urban mobility, and renewable energy startups.

Saket’s keen insight into the electric mobility sector is particularly notable. Over more than two years, he has provided comprehensive legal advisory to a leading full-stack energy startup, aiding in structuring pivotal commercial partnerships with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). His advice has covered crucial aspects of EV industry regulations, vehicle leases, and financing transactions, endowing him with a holistic 360-degree perspective on India’s burgeoning electric mobility industry.

In addition to his transactional expertise, Saket is pioneering a collaborative research initiative with a prestigious Indian climate advisory and advocacy firm. This project aims to illuminate the intricate tapestry of Indian laws and regulations pertinent to the country’s circular economy sectors for a global investor audience.

Expertise

Sectors

◉ Climate Change
◉ Electric Mobility
◉ India's Startup Ecosystem
◉ Healthcare
◉ Robotics
◉ Cybersecurity
◉ Urban Mobility
◉ Renewable Energy

Practice Areas

◉ Venture Capital Transactions
◉ Technology Law
◉ Data Protection Law
◉ General Corporate Advisory
◉ Banking and Finance
◉ Capital Markets Transactions

Recent Work

◉ Advising an emerging manufacturer of rapid charging batteries in the electric vehicles industry on the structuring of multiple commercial partnerships
◉ Advised a fast-growing startup engaged in contactless remote patient monitoring on multiple rounds of funding
◉ Advised a mental health startup on its pre-series seed round investment

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