About DRN Legal
At DRN Legal, our focus is on helping clients turn complex ideas into legally-compliant tech-based products and solutions.
As product counsel, DRN Legal works closely with businesses from the early stages of product development all the way to go-to-market and beyond. Our assistance encompasses mapping applicable laws and regulations, identifying restrictions and potential challenges, and suggesting alternatives.
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For businesses requiring regulatory approvals or licenses, we provide end-to-end support, from evaluating licensing requirements and preparing applications, to managing ongoing compliance obligations.
Meet the Founder
DRN Legal was founded by Deepthi Rajeev, a technology lawyer, with over 11 years of experience across leading law firms and in-house legal leadership roles.
Deepthi graduated with B.A., LL.B (Hons.) from the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore in 2014. She began her legal career at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, where she focused on financial services regulations. She later joined Trilegal’s Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) practice, advising leading tech companies on complex digital business models, data protection and regulatory compliance in emerging sectors.
In 2022, Deepthi assumed the role of General Counsel at Xflow, a cross-border payments startup, where she was responsible for establishing and leading the legal and regulatory function. In this role, she engaged with key regulators such as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
Deepthi is enrolled with the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa.

