ANM Global Inc. is highly active across the media and entertainment sector, advising film studios, OTT platforms, broadcasters, and production houses on regulatory, contractual, and commercial issues. Its Mumbai office plays a central role in supporting clients with sector-specific M&A, licensing, compliance, and digital rights. Team head Anushree Rauta is widely regarded as an expert in the media and entertainment space and expertly advises on content licensing, IP issues, and digital rights. Nidhish Mehrotra is chiefly recognised for his disputes and regulatory expertise, while Shwetank Tripathi is regularly sought out for IP-related matters. Anisha Shetty advises on M&A, commercial contracts and content licensing.

Argus Partners combines expertise in regulation, corporate transactions and litigation, and plays a key role for its extensive roster of industry players in advising on issues across fintech, telecoms, digital media, and technology-driven industries. The highly regarded Krishnava Dutt leads the practice. Co-head Abhinav Bhalaik is well-placed to advise both sponsor-side and management-side clients on top-end M&A and private equity deals, while co-head Adity Chaudhury‘s offering spans M&A, joint ventures, insolvency and disputes. Co-head Armaan Patkar is a further name for funds and corporates seeking advice on domestic and cross-border transactions.

Pioneer Legal offers sector-focused expertise across technology, media, and telecoms, advising on data protection, M&A, and compliance in emerging digital industries. The team is noted for its work with media houses, e-commerce platforms, and tech companies on matters involving AI, blockchain, and innovative business models, alongside a variety of in-house training. Team head Pritha Jha is chiefly noted for the strength of her M&A and private equity expertise, advising on domestic and cross-border sector-specific transactions. Co-head Anupam Shukla adds further transactional strength and has recently been active in fintech, healthcare, and education sectors.

Recognised for its cross-disciplinary strength, Solomon & Co. Advocates & Solicitors advises on transactions, rights management, and disputes across technology and media industries. The practice’s capabilities include IP portfolio development, licensing, joint ventures, and media law advisory, and works for a varied client roster that includes artists, production houses, media platforms and tech entities. Aaron Solomon leads the group and is recognised for his cross-border M&A and PE expertise. Co-head Komal Solomon focuses on regulatory and compliance issues in the media and entertainment space, while co-head Germaine Pereira is particularly skilled in IP matters. Lisa Figueiredo concentrates on trademark, media and entertainment work.

The TMT group at Wadia Ghandy & Co is a go-to advisor for content creators, production houses and streaming platforms, offering end-to-end counsel from concept development to distribution. The team structures agreements, navigates rights acquisition, and oversees compliance with platform and regulatory requirements. Team head Rohini Verma counts domestic and international media houses as her main clients, working on the full range of production matters, including commercial contracts, IP issues, and copyright regulations.