Mint Explainer: Why AI data centres are the new goldmine for Indian law firms

Indian law firms are capitalizing on the AI infrastructure boom, driven by significant investments from global tech giants. This growth is creating a steady demand for legal services in data centre projects, which involve complex regulatory and contractual work. As India emerges as a key hub for digital infrastructure, legal advisory in this sector is rapidly expanding. “The legal work in a typical data centre project is not just for the setup and start of operations — it is ongoing,” said Sajai Singh, partner, JSA Advocates & Solicitors. According to Sajai Singh of JSA, since regulations governing data centres and AI infrastructure are still evolving, legal advisory is not a one-time engagement but an ongoing partnership throughout the lifecycle of the project. Read more