The team at Argus Partners is active in the TMT space and is known for advising banks, technology companies, and venture capital funds. It regularly handles advisory matters relating to data and IP protection and provides regulatory guidance for technology startups. Jitendra Soni, Udit Mendiratta and Neha Madan co-lead the team from Delhi. Soni is noted for expert regulatory guidance, Mendiratta acts on data privacy matters, while Madan is known for transactional expertise, such as guiding clients through funding processes.
TMT in India
Argus Partners
Responsables de la pratique:
Jitendra Soni; Neha Madan; Udit Mendiratta
Principaux clients
PeopleStrong
HDFC Bank Limited
Workcell Solutions Private Limited
Whiteboard Capital
Together Fund
Eight Roads Ventures India Healthcare IV, L.P
Ekaiva Technologies Private Limited
TIS International (USA) Inc. dba Infinx Healthcare
ABB India Limited
XiAn NovaStar Tech Co. Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised the founders and management team of PeopleStrong on the stake sale by Multiples P.E. to the private equity business of Goldman Sachs Alternatives.
- Advised Whiteboard Capital in relation to its stake sale in Dezerv Investments Private Limited to Premji Invest, Elevation Capital, Matrix Partners (aka Z47) and Accel.
Mason & Associates
The team at Mason & Associates regularly acts on matters relating to IP rights, regulatory guidance, and compliance counselling. It routinely advises clients in the media sector, including social media platforms, music streaming platforms, and film production labels. Based in New Delhi, Neel Mason leads the team and specialises in litigation matters concerning IP law. Vihan Dang represents clients in the film and music industry, with experience acting on licensing deals with digital music platforms. They are joined by IP specialist Ankit Rastogi, and litigation expert Ekta Sharma, who is known for handling commercial contracts and disputes in the entertainment industry.
Responsables de la pratique:
Neel Mason
Autres avocats clés:
Vihan Dang; Ankit Rastogi; Ekta Sharma
Les références
‘Responsive, available, knowledgeable, and clear in their approach.’
‘Domain knowledge and factual clarity differentiate the team.’
Principaux clients
Bharti Airtel Limited
Netflix Entertainment Services India LLP
Phonographic Digital Limited
Aananda Audio Video
Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited
Google LLC
Google India Digital Services Ltd.
Rakuten Symphony
INNO Instrument India Private Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Google LLC on their compliance under the Indian law in respect of extending assistance to the Law Enforcement Agencies in response to requests made for disclosure of user data in aid of investigations and prevention of criminal activities.
Ahlawat & Associates
The team at Ahlawat & Associates acts for clients in the fintech, cybersecurity, gaming and media and entertainment sectors, and routinely advises on privacy policies and regulatory compliance. Gaurav Bhalla leads the team in New Delhi, with strong knowledge of matters concerning the e-sports, gaming, technology and media sectors. Bhalla is joined by Ashneet Hanspal and Parag Singhal. Hanspal is experienced in the drafting, negotiation and reviewing of commercial contracts and policies, while Singhal represents clients on matters concerning compliance in the telecommunications sector.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gaurav Bhalla
Autres avocats clés:
Ashneet Hanspal; Parag Singhal
Principaux clients
Adkewl Digital Signage Pvt. Ltd.
Asar Gaming Network Private Limited
Joshii Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
KGIL Fintech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Munyungo India (OPC) Pvt. Ltd.
Zayments Solutions Private Limited
Versa Networks India Pvt. Ltd.
Go Gaming Online Pvt. Ltd.
RMSI Private Limited
Rooter Sports Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Munyungo India (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. in drafting and negotiating key agreements related to a Dutch government-funded project involving the client’s entities in India and Portugal, and a major Dutch enterprise.
Samvad Partners
Noted for advising clients at the advisory and dispute stages, the team at Samvad Partners handles a range of matters in the TMT space. It routinely advises on regulatory guidance, data protection, and the development of privacy policies. Based in New Delhi, Ashwini Vittalachar and Junaira Rahman co-lead the team. Vittalachar has longstanding experience advising clients across the TMT space on matters including consumer technology and M&A in the media sector, while Rahman expertly acts on regulatory and transactional matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ashwini Vittalachar; Junaira Rahman
Autres avocats clés:
Pratik Patnaik; Pragya Sharma; Gauri Khanna
Les références
‘The calmness with which the team works and the time they give a client to understand the issues is commendable.’
‘We have connected with them for the past 10 years and have always felt in safe and genuine hands.’
‘The in-depth research, understanding, and the way they communicate with the client is uncomparable to other firms.’