Dilicheck and The Collective Counsel Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance AI-Powered Legal Education in India

Dilicheck and The Collective Counsel (TCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on artificial intelligence (AI), legal technology, practical legal education and professional skills development in India.

The partnership brings together Dilicheck’s AI-powered legal technology, DilicheckRep’s international regulatory compliance expertise, Oyster Shield’s legal operations experience and The Collective Counsel’s legal education platform and professional community.

The collaboration aims to bridge the gap between traditional legal education and the practical skills increasingly required by law firms, in-house legal departments and technology-driven businesses.

Bridging the Gap Between Legal Education and Industry Practice

The legal profession is undergoing significant change as artificial intelligence, legal automation and digital compliance technologies reshape how legal services are delivered.

Legal professionals increasingly need capabilities extending beyond traditional legal research and theoretical knowledge, including contract management, due diligence, regulatory compliance, AI-assisted workflows and legal operations.

Through this collaboration, Dilicheck and TCC intend to develop practical learning opportunities that combine legal knowledge with exposure to real-world legal technology and business processes.

The initiative is designed to support law students, aspiring in-house counsel, early-career lawyers and other legal professionals seeking to build relevant, industry-ready skills.

Key Areas of Collaboration

The Memorandum of Understanding establishes a framework for collaboration across several areas:

AI-Powered Legal Technology and Automation

Introducing legal professionals to practical applications of artificial intelligence in legal workflows, including document analysis, legal assessments, contract review and compliance processes.

Contract Lifecycle Management and Legal Operations

Developing practical learning experiences covering contract drafting, negotiation, lifecycle management, legal process improvement and the use of legal technology in corporate environments.

Legal Due Diligence and Investment Readiness

Helping learners understand how businesses prepare for investment, fundraising and mergers and acquisitions, including the identification of legal risks, documentation gaps and remediation requirements.

Regulatory Compliance and Data Protection

Providing exposure to international regulatory requirements, including the EU and UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Digital Services Act (DSA), the EU AI Act and relevant cybersecurity obligations under NIS2.

Practical Training and Professional Development

Exploring training programmes, real-world case studies, legal simulations and hands-on learning opportunities designed to prepare participants for the evolving demands of the legal services industry.

Bringing Together Legal Technology, Compliance and Industry Experience

The collaboration brings together complementary capabilities across the Dilicheck ecosystem and The Collective Counsel.

Dilicheck — AI-Powered Legal Technology

Dilicheck develops AI-powered solutions for legal due diligence, contract lifecycle management, corporate governance and compliance management. Its platform helps businesses identify legal gaps, improve operational readiness and manage legal documentation.

DilicheckRep — EU and UK Regulatory Representation

DilicheckRep provides regulatory representation services for international businesses operating in European markets, including applicable obligations under the EU and UK GDPR, the Digital Services Act, the EU AI Act and NIS2.

Oyster Shield — International Legal Operations

Oyster Shield provides fractional legal leadership, international legal operations and hands-on legal management services. Its involvement brings practical experience in supporting businesses with contracts, governance, compliance and corporate transactions.

The Collective Counsel — Practical Legal Education

The Collective Counsel is an India-based legal education and professional development platform focused on practical learning, mentorship, legal skills development and helping aspiring legal professionals prepare for legal careers.

By connecting legal technology, legal operations and structured learning, the organisations aim to make professional legal education more closely aligned with the realities of modern legal practice.

Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding

The MoU was signed by Matias Toye, representing Dilicheck and Oyster Shield, and Yashvardhan Rane, Founder and CEO of The Collective Counsel.

The collaboration was supported by members of both organisations, including Lakshay Khanna, Ritika Kathua and Lavanya Gupta from the Dilicheck team, alongside Shubham Vengurlekar, Ankit Kuril and Palak Agarwal.

Special recognition goes to Lavanya Gupta for helping bring the organisations together and coordinate the collaboration.

Supporting the Next Generation of Legal Professionals in India

India has a growing legal technology ecosystem, creating opportunities to connect legal education with practical experience in AI-enabled legal services, cross-border compliance and corporate legal operations.

Through this partnership, Dilicheck and The Collective Counsel aim to contribute to that development by exploring accessible, practical and technology-focused educational initiatives.

The MoU provides a foundation for future collaboration, with specific programmes and activities to be developed by the organisations.

About the Organisations

Dilicheck is an AI-powered legal operations, due diligence and compliance platform supporting businesses with legal risk identification, corporate governance and investment readiness.

Website: www.dilicheck.ai

DilicheckRep provides EU and UK regulatory representation services, helping international businesses manage applicable cross-border legal and compliance obligations.

Website: www.dilicheckrep.com

Oyster Shield provides international legal management, fractional legal leadership and outsourced legal operations services to businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions.

Website: www.oystershield.com

The Collective Counsel (TCC) is an India-based legal education and professional development platform focused on practical legal training, mentorship and career readiness.

Website: www.thecollectivecounsel.com

Original partnership announcement: View The Collective Counsel’s LinkedIn announcement