Naqeeb Ahmed
Kazia

Technology, Media & Telecommunications Fintech Data Privacy Gaming Commercial

With over 12 years of post-qualification experience, Naqeeb advises India's most dynamic technology companies, fintechs, and gaming platforms on navigating complex regulatory landscapes with clarity and conviction.

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About

Counsel for India's Digital Economy

12+
Years PQE
L500
Next Gen Partner
ALB
Top 15, South India
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Mondaq Award Winner

Naqeeb Ahmed Kazia specialises in Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT), Fintech, Gaming, Data Protection, and Commercial law. With over 12 years of post-qualification experience, he has built a formidable practice advising clients at the cutting edge of law and technology in India.

His practice spans digital lending, payment aggregation, cryptocurrency regulatory frameworks, e-commerce structuring, telecom licensing, and comprehensive data privacy compliance — including India's landmark Digital Personal Data Protection Act. He has also advised extensively on commercial contracting, outsourcing, and cross-border regulatory matters.

In the gaming space, he regularly counsels fantasy sports operators, skill-based gaming platforms, real-money gaming companies, and investors on regulatory, compliance, and operational matters at the cutting edge of Indian law.

PracticeTMT · Fintech · Gaming · Data Privacy · Commercial
RecognitionLegal 500 · Asian Legal Business · Mondaq
Practice Areas

Areas of Expertise

I.
Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Advising on SaaS, IP licensing, outsourcing, e-commerce, telecom licensing, VoIP, M2M, MVNO regulations, and digital content frameworks for technology companies in India.
SaaSTelecomsE-commerceOutsourcing
II.
Fintech & Digital Finance
Structuring and compliance for digital lending, co-lending, payment aggregation, cryptocurrency, NFTs, prepaid payment instruments, and NBFC regulatory frameworks.
Digital LendingCryptoPaymentsNFTs
III.
Data Protection & Privacy
Comprehensive counsel on India's DPDP Act and Rules, CERT-In obligations, privacy structuring, data processing agreements, and regulatory alignment for multinational clients.
DPDP ActCERT-InComplianceDPA
IV.
Gaming & E-Sports
End-to-end advisory for fantasy sports operators, real-money gaming platforms, e-sports companies, and investors on regulatory, structuring, and PMLA matters.
Fantasy SportsRMGE-SportsPMLA
V.
Commercial & Regulatory
Broad advisory on commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, government proceedings, and cross-sector business structuring for India-focused and multinational operations.
ContractsRegulatoryAdvisoryStructuring
VI.
AI & Emerging Technologies
Advising companies on the legal framework for deploying AI systems in-house, aligning AI strategies with India's evolving data protection regime and regulatory expectations.
AI SystemsGovernanceDPDPCompliance
Recognition

Awards & Honours

2026
Next Generation Partner — TMT
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide
2025
Next Generation Partner — TMT
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide
2025
Mondaq Thought Leadership Award — India
Mondaq · Autumn 2025
2024
TMT Rising Star of the Year
The Legal 500 India Awards
2024
Top 15 Rising Lawyers — South India
Asian Legal Business
Publications

Selected Articles & Guides

2026Privacy
Building AI Strategies According to India's New Data Protection Framework
International Bar Association
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Dec 2025Privacy
FAQs On The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 And Rules, 2025
Mondaq
Read Article
Dec 2025Fintech
Fintech Frontline: Legal And Market Intelligence From India — November 2025
Mondaq
Read Article
Nov 2025Privacy
DPDP Rules: An Attempt To Bring Order To The Chaos
Mondaq
Read Article
Sep 2025Gaming
Endgame or a Pause? Legal Perspectives on India's Online Money Gaming Ban
Mondaq
Read Article
Aug 2025Fintech
Fintech Newsletter: Recent Legal Developments And Market Updates From India — June 2025
Mondaq
Read Article
Jul 2025Gaming
Are The Stakes Too High? Implications of Bringing Online Real-Money Gaming Under the PMLA
Mondaq
Read Article
May 2025Technology
Powering Progress: Key Legal Considerations For Using AI Systems In-house
Mondaq
Read Article
2024Gaming
ICLG — Gambling Laws & Regulations: India Chapter
ICLG
Read Article
Dec 2024Fintech
Fintech Newsletter: Recent Legal Developments And Market Updates — Sep–Oct 2024
Mondaq
Read Article
Jun 2024Gaming
The Recap: Media, Entertainment & Gaming Industries' Legal Updates — Vol. 22
Lexology
Read Article
Mar 2024Fintech
Fintech Newsletter: Unveiling India's Latest Legal Shifts And Market Waves
Mondaq
Read Article
Oct 2023Privacy
The Data Wrap 2.0
Mondaq · Lexology
Read Article
Oct 2023Privacy
TDW — The Data Wrap (Vol. I)
Lexology
Read Article
Aug 2023Privacy
FAQs On The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Mondaq · Lexology
Read Article
Aug 2023Privacy
The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 — The End of the Beginning?
Mondaq
Read Article
Mar 2023Privacy
TDW — The Data Wrap
Mondaq · Lexology
Read Article
Mar 2023Fintech
Fintech Newsletter: Recent Legal Developments And Market Updates In India
Mondaq
Read Article
Dec 2022Privacy
The Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022: Version Four
Mondaq
Read Article
Oct 2022Telecoms
The Draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022: To Be Defined!
Mondaq
Read Article
Jul 2022Technology
Collection And Storage Of Aadhaar Data — Things To Look Out For
Mondaq
Read Article
2020Privacy
Personal Data Handling and Processing in India
Lexology
Read Article
2020Privacy
Q&A: The Data Protection Legal Framework in India
Lexology
Read Article
2019Privacy
Data Protection and Privacy in India
Lexology
Read Article
2018Privacy
Data Security and Breach Notification in India
Lexology
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2018Privacy
Collection, Storage and Transfer of Data in India
Lexology
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2018Technology
Data Security and Cybercrime in India
Lexology
Read Article
2018Technology
Electronic Marketing and Internet Use in India
Lexology
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2013Telecoms
Network Neutrality: What, Where and Why?
SSRN · Computer & Telecom Law Review
Read Article
2012Technology
Cloud Computing: Legal Issues And Applicable Law In India
SSRN
Read Article
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Ranked Very Popular · Top 20% Author in India
19+ published articles across Privacy, Fintech, Gaming, Telecoms, and Technology — widely read across Europe, South America, and Asia.
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