ALAYA LEGAL ADVOCATES has a strong reputation for handling contentious, regulatory, and transactional mandates for a broad spectrum of domestic and international clients from technology, fintech, healthcare, media and data protection sectors. Suniti Kaur and Divjyot Singh head the corporate and M&A practice; Kaur has notable expertise with structuring transactions in the IT sector, while Singh regularly handles complex matters for various public sector enterprises and private Entities.
TMT in India
ALAYA LEGAL ADVOCATES
Responsables de la pratique:
Suniti Kaur; Divjyot Singh
Principaux clients
ElectronicTender.com (India) Pvt. Ltd.
ISN ElectronicTender Services Pvt. Ltd.
HealR Private Limited
AarogyaAI Innovations Pvt. Ltd.
Bitonic Technology Labs Private Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted AarogyaAI Innovations Private Limited with structuring off-shore funding for a company working on anti-microbial resistance without adversely affecting the government grants.
- Assisted Bitonic Technology Labs Private Limited with the reviewing of documentation and master agreements in light of IT outsourcing guidelines, data protection law and allocation of liability attributable to performance of the AI chatbot.
- Assisted Citrus Ink Studios Pvt Ltd with contract review and preparing a risk matrix and contract management tool.
Krida Legal
Krida Legal’s technology department offers the full range of advice on TMT matters, including sector-related contract drafting, intellectual property law, compliance and agreements. The team routinely acts for major technology, media, sports, gaming clients. Managing partner Vidushpat Singhania has a wealth of experience in betting and gambling regulations, league creation and rights structure, FEMA and tax ramifications, and associated business deals. Sports and gaming lawyer Nachiket Yagnik predominantly advises clients on business ventures and drafting of technology-based contracts.
Responsables de la pratique:
Vidushpat Singhania
Autres avocats clés:
Nachiket Yagnik; Kushagra Jain
Principaux clients
Amrita Raichand, Actress and Celebrity Chef
All India Gaming Federation
AMPM Fashions Private Limited
Baazi Networks Private Limited
Dusane Infotech Private Limited
E-Sports Federation of India
Golden Gaming International Private Limited
Grid Logic Games Private Limited
Elite Pro Basketball
Extramarks Education Private Limited
HND Poker Private Limited
International Federation of Poker
Lakshyan Academy, Bengaluru; INDIA
Manika Batra, Table Tennis Player for India
MR Poovamma, Indian Olympic Sprinter
Olympic Gold Quest
Sachar Gaming Private Limited
SBN Gaming Network Private Limited
Sportscom NoSportz & Live Entertainment Private Limited
Sugal and Damani Utility Services Private Limited
Skilrock Technologies Private Limited
The IPG Group, Dubai; UAE
Uttar Pradesh State Rifle Association
Vijay Singh, Indian Superbike Champion
Vinesh Phogat, Indian Wrestler
M.R. Poovamma, Indian Olympic Sprinter
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted MOGO with several player agreements.
- Advised Zee on its negotiations and agreements with numerous production powerhouses.
- Assists a celebrity chef with her agreements with major broadcasters for TV shows, endorsement agreements, employment agreements, consultant agreements, non-disclosure agreements and celebrity agreements.
TMT Law Practice
TMT Law Practice specialises in all aspects of transactional and contentious matters, focusing on copyright infringement claims, data protection issues and non-disclosure agreements, among other areas. The team demonstrates a broad strength across all media sub-sectors, emerging technologies, and e-commerce gaming sectors. Abhishek Malhotra and Anushree Yewale jointly lead the team, bringing vast experience representing clients in IP rights cases.
Responsables de la pratique:
Abhishek Malhotra; Anushree Yewale
Principaux clients
Melot Technologies Private Limited
Delightful Gourmet Private Limited
HT Media Limited
Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad
3M India Limited
Bombinate Technologies Private Limited
Sorting Hat Technologies Private Limited
Tata 1MG Healthcare Solutions Private Limited
Telemedicine Society of India
FICCI
Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited
Yash Raj Films Private Limited
Jio Cinema – Reliance Industries Limited
Viacom18 Media Private Limited
Radical Pay Private Limited
Intelsat
Accenture Solutions Private Limited
Pine Labs Private Limited
Sun TV Network Private Limited
Sun Direct TV Private Limited
Vulcan Consultech Pvt. Ltd.
SalesForce Inc. (USA)
GoQuest Media Private Limited
Grasim Industries Limited
WinZO Games Private Limited
Panasonic Avionics Corporation
Dhruva Space
DuPont Specialty Products India Private Limited
BeFluent LLP
Hindalco Industries Limited
Fourth Frontier Technologies Private Limited
Big Bad Wolf Pvt. Ltd.
Vulcan Consultech Pvt. Ltd.
Times Internet Limited
Pinnacle Media and Entertainment Private Limited
Art Aware LLP
Warner Music Group
Ten Events and Entertainment LLP
Walmart India Private Limited
Audible Magic Corporation
BBC Global News India Pvt. Ltd.
Phreesia India Private Limited
Reliance Retail
Havells India
Entertainment Network (India) Limited
DB Corp Ltd.
Next Radio Limited
Humans of Bombay Stories Private Limited
Satinder Pal Singh Sartaaj
Osho Friends International
First Ray Media LLP
AVN Aavashyak Media Ventures Pvt. Ltd.
Times Internet Limited
Whatson India, a Nielsen Media India Private Limited company
G&W Legal
G&W Legal‘s TMT practice stands out for its experience in the data protection and licensing fields. Representing a multitude of telecom providers, digital marketing agencies and multinational companies, the team has particular capabilities in handling technology transactions, platforms and intermediary regulations. Arjun Khurana leads the team and excels in data transfer arrangements, advertising and marketing, and commercial disputes. Srijoy Das is a key contact for privacy, technology transactions, licensing and IP matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Arjun Khurana
Autres avocats clés:
Srijoy Das
Principaux clients
WarnerBros Discovery
Eurosport
Discovery Communications India
Yahoo Inc.
Dotdash Meredith
Gartner Inc.
USA News
The Tennis Channel
ON Semiconductor
Curiosity Stream
Keller Williams Realty Inc.
Digi-key Corporation, USA
Evidence Action Inc.
E-Plenish Limited
MiQ Digital
Sprinklr
World Wide Fund for Nature
GN Group, Denmark
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Legacy Internet Giant on navigating Indian regulatory frameworks concerning critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, data protection, and compliance with recent CERT-In guidelines.
- Advised WarnerBros Discovery on high-stakes commercial litigation against Star TV.
- Advised Discovery Inc. on its online streaming platform, Discovery+.
Mason & Associates
With a strong hold over intellectual property practice, Mason & Associates expanded its practice to the internet and IT space. The team regularly assists clients with developing, registering, protecting and enforcing their IP portfolio, along with e-commerce platforms, internet-based platforms and applications issues. Managing partner Neel Mason has extensive knowledge of copyright and trade mark and advises clients on contentious and non-contentious matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Neel Mason
Principaux clients
Ace Vector Limited
ATC IP LLP
Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Ace Vector Limited in a suit filed against Twitter.
- Represented ATC IP LLC in a suit for trade mark and copyright infringement.
- Represented Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited in a suit for copyright infringement.
AP & Partners
The TMT practice at AP & Partners advises on contentious and non-contentious matters concerning technology, media, privacy and data protection. Key clients of the group are emerging space tech, satellite internet industries, gaming, pharmacy, finance, transportation and manufacturing. The team is led by Anand Prasad, who has notable expertise on telecom issues, whereas co-head Arjun Sinha, who focuses on data protection and privacy matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Anand Prasad; Arjun Sinha
Argus Partners
Argus Partners is well-known for its broad capabilities across the TMT spectrum. The team advises an array of clients in IT and technology, media and entertainment and telecommunications. Practice head Jitendra Soni is active in the technology landscape and advises on regulatory aspects of technology transactions, covering cross-border data transfers and data governance processes. Co-head Neha Madan is well-known for representing clients in intellectual property proceedings.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jitendra Soni; Neha Madan
Principaux clients
HDFC Limited
Infinx Services Private Limited
Board of Control for Cricket in India
Henkel Adhesive Technologies Private Limited
Google, Inc.
ABB India Limited
TCG Livingspaces Private Limited
XiAn NovaStar Tech Co. Ltd.
True Credit
Zuari FarmHub Ltd
HealthQuad Fund II
Exponent Energy
Zeno Health
Wolkus Technologies Private Limited
Brightpoint Studios
Together Fund I
Antler Innovation India Fund I
Principaux dossiers
- Advised HDFC Limited on review of all the existing information technology related agreements.
- Advised Google on Mandiant’s provision of cyber security and intelligence services to its customers in the Indian market.
- Advised XiAn NovaStar Tech Co. Ltd. on a matter where the account credentials of an overseas customer to access XiAn’s software were stolen.
Dhwaj & Associates
Dhwaj & Associates is engaged by numerous IT service providers, fintech and telecom operators and service providers to handle a range of mandates, especially IT-related commercial agreements and regulatory matters. The managing partner, Gaurav Dhwaj, heads the practice and advises clients on is well-versed in all aspects of revenue share arrangements, data protection and privacy.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gaurav Dhwaj
Principaux clients
Assam Electronics Development Corporation Limited
Paycraft Solutions Private Limited
Microsense Private Limited
DAHL India Mobiles Private Limited
iBus Network & Infrastructure Private Limited
Mindgate Solutions Private Limited
Qbo Technologies Private Limited
Datamatics Global Services Limited
Cityline Networks Private Limited
CUR8 Ventures Private Limited
Fortune Marketing Private Limited
Powernet Communications Private Limited
Electrifi Mobility Private Limited
Grip Invest Technologies Private Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised iBus Network & Infrastructure Private Limited on various telecom regulatory matters.
- Advised Assam Electronics Development Corporation Limited on the proposed regulatory framework pertaining to VSAT and satellite communication.
- Advised client on the legal and regulatory framework pertaining to SAAS offerings.
Maheshwari & Co. Advocates & Legal Consultants
The technology and gaming sector is a fast-growing area of expertise for the TMT team at Maheshwari & Co. Advocates & Legal Consultants. The team routinely advises on a range of issues, covering technology, commercial, compliance and contentious matters. Jyotsna Chaturvedi heads the corporate practice and has longstanding experience handling technology transfers and technological collaborations. Ketan Joshi and Shyamli Shukla are the other notable key members.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jyotsna Chaturvedi
Autres avocats clés:
Ketan Joshi; Shyamli Shukla
Principaux clients
Adicomp
Recast
Instafix
JOPP Group
Herose
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Recast with drafting foolproof talent agreements.
- Assisted Instafix with the due diligence of its current process of business activities.
- Assisted JOPP Group with the process of a joint venture that entails collaborative negotiations, legal agreements, and strategic alignment to pool resources.
Trust Legal
Trust Legal‘s team advises on the full range of contentious and non-contentious matters, acting for leading production houses, television channels, multi-system operators, and direct-to-home operators. The practice is co-led by the TMT expert Sudhir Mishra and Ritwika Nanda, who regularly represents companies in high-stakes and multi-layered disputes before the High Court and various tribunals.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sudhir Mishra; Ritwika Nanda
Principaux clients
Siti Networks Ltd.
India Cable Net Company
Sarthak Entertainment Private Limited
Buddha Films Private Limited
Siti Networks Limited (East)
BW Business World Media Private Limited
Zee Telefilms Limited
Zee Media Corporation Limited
Siti Maurya Cable Net Private Limited
ABP News
Associated Broadcasting Company Pvt Ltd
Zapped Technologies Pvt Ltd Y
Velox Financial Technology (UK) Limited
Exploring Infinities Edtech Pvt Ltd
Electric One Holding Pvt Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Siti Networks Limited in securing restraint orders against the local cable operators.
- Representing Zee Media Corporation Limited, in its dispute against Prasar Bharati.
- Represented Zee Media Corporation Limited in various news broadcasters before the News Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority.