Smrithi is a Partner and part of the Financial Services and Regulatory practice groups. She specialises in derivatives, treasury products and structuring marked linked debt issuances. Her advisory extends to various industry bodies like International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc., International Capital Market Association, International Securities Lending Association, Fixed Income Money Market and Derivatives Association of India, Indian Banks’ Association, global and domestic banks and financial institutions, insurance companies, offshore funds, corporates, and renewable energy platforms, offering them comprehensive guidance.

She has rich experience in the payments and settlement systems ecosystem. She assists stock exchanges and clearing corporations for setting up  new segments including amending their norms and advises financial services market participants as regards risk mitigants for their exposures to and participation in central counterparty clearing houses (CCPs), all while keeping in mind global regulatory standards and domestic and global market practices.

She lends an occasional helping hand in her previous practice areas: capital markets and real estate.

Known for her dedication to a solution-oriented methodology, balancing law, compliances, and business dynamics.

Beyond her legal endeavours, she’s a passionate traveller, and an avid explorer embracing various adventure sports with surfing and Kalarippayattu being her latest exploits.