Counting private equity firms, international conglomerates, and financial institutions among its key clients, AZB & Partners is highly regarded for handling major transactions and regulatory compliance matters. The team displays a strong offering in the fintech and NFT sphere, regularly advising clients on all aspects of data protection, intellectual property, and licensing issues. Operating out of Delhi, co-heads Anil Kasturi and Rachit Bahl are specialists in managing M&A within the TMT sector, whilst Rohan Bagai and Sumit Ghoshal are experts on e-commerce and privacy policy affairs. In Bengaluru, co-head Srinath Dasari regularly assists companies with information tech matters, and the other co-head, Mumbai-based Roxanne Anderson, has deep experience in representing media and sport corporations.

Routinely acting in high-profile transactions in the TMT and data protection spheres, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has in-depth expertise in dealing with complex data sharing agreements and M&A. The team is especially renowned for its specialism in the telecommunications, fintech, and online gaming space, regularly advising venture capital funds and OTT content providers on IP and data privacy issues. Managing partner Cyril Shroff heads the Mumbai-based offering, and is highly experienced in handling infrastructure and regulatory matters to the group, whilst Rishabh Cyril Shroff is an expert on the Indian exchange control regime. In Bengaluru, Arun Prabhu advises extensively on technology issues, and Anirban Mohapatra concentrates on the online gaming sphere. Since her arrival from Nishith Desai Associates in February 2023, Mumbai-based partner Aarushi Jain has focused on digital privacy and cybersecurity.

IndusLaw offers nationwide expertise in advising domestic and international clients on all elements of data privacy, e-commerce, fintech, and digital gaming. The team closely liaisons with regulatory bodies and assists with the development of policy, with the Delhi-based Avimukt Dar consistently supporting financial institutions on foreign investment and competition laws. In Bengaluru, Suneeth Katarki focuses on strategic IP issues and consumer tech, whilst Namita Viswanath handles software and AI matters. Mumbai-based Ranjana Adhikari is an expert on cross-border joint ventures and tech collaborations, and Shreya Suri concentrates on OTT services from Delhi. Naqeeb Ahmed Kazia is also highlighted as key.

Consistently delivering ‘solutions on a timely basis’ Khaitan & Co. works alongside the corporate department, enabling it to cover tech and media transactions with contentious data breach litigation. The team has expanded its remit into the new tech space, boasting substantial expertise in artificial intelligence, metaverse, and blockchain matters. Based in Mumbai, Tanu Banerjee specialises in the commercialisation of tech content and film financing, whilst Supratim Chakraborty is an expert on data privacy and protection. In Noida, Harsh Walia focuses on telecoms licensing and commercial contracting in the TMT sector, while Abhinav Chandan concentrates on telecoms regulatory compliance.

With a diverse tech practice offering a mixture of transactional, contentious, and regulatory compliance work, Kochhar & Co. draws upon its network of offices across India when representing global and national companies. The group demonstrates considerable strength in the IP and data privacy spheres, regularly acting on behalf of clients in trade secrets and licensing disputes. Stephen Mathias heads the Bengaluru-based department, specialising in regulated sectors including telecom, e-commerce, and infotech, whilst Rajarshi Chakrabarti is an expert on handling proceedings instituted by regulatory agencies from Mumbai. In Chennai, Savitha Kesav Jagadeesan focuses on cybercrime and e-commerce issues, and Gurgaon-based Janmejay Rai assists clients with broadcasting and telecom regulations.

Boasting expertise spanning across the advisory, transactional, and litigious spheres, Nishith Desai Associates is highly renowned by corporations within the gaming, media, and life sciences industries. The practice has shown an increasing presence in emerging tech markets, including crypto assets, blockchain and AI, and regularly assists in making policy recommendations to the Indian government. Operating out of Mumbai, Gowree Gokhale is an expert on all aspects of fintech, medtech, and edtech, whilst in New York, Vaibhav Parikh supports clients on IP and exchange control law issues. In Bengaluru, Huzefa Tavawalla consistently advises on cross-border telecom contracts, and Aarushi Jain left the firm to join Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas in February 2023. IP specialist Aparna Gaur is also highlighted as key.

The New Delhi-based practice at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co has a strong track record of handling complex litigation, particularly surrounding media and IP-related disputes. The team’s expertise is wide in scope, ranging from privacy and data breaches to regulatory compliance and contractual disagreements. Tejas Karia has great experience of advising clients on data security and e-commerce issues, and Swati Agarwal covers all aspects of information technology laws and regulation having joined the firm from Amazon in May 2022. Varun Pathak specialises in handling commercial litigation and arbitration, whilst principal associate Shashank Mishra and associate Akshi Rastogi are also noted.

Demonstrating significant strength in the new media, health-tech, AI, and cyber-security spheres, the Spice Route Legal team is regularly called upon to represent global tech companies and major financial institutions. The practice boasts strong cross-border capabilities, especially in its consistent management of tech and media related M&A and PE deals. Operating out of Bengaluru, the head Mathew Chacko is experienced in software, blockchain, and AI issues, whilst in Pune, counsel Ankita Hariramani is a fintech specialist. Meanwhile, specialist data law expert Aadya Misra takes a leading role in software outsourcing programs.

With its client-base including global technology corporations, consultancy firms, and media companies,  Trilegal is highly recommended for its data privacy, regulatory, and consumer protection advice. The practice demonstrates unique expertise in the fintech and health tech sectors, being consistently called upon to vet corporations’ business models under applicable laws. Operating out of Bengaluru, experienced practice head Rahul Matthan is an expert on IP and privacy law matters, whilst Nikhil Narendran focuses on IP licensing and content acquisition. Jyotsna Jayaram specialises in cyber security and data sharing matters, and counsel Jishnu Sanyal routinely assists fintech and gaming start-ups. Counsels Jaideep Reddy and Thomas Vallianeth handle e-commerce and regulatory issues.

Well known for reviewing and negotiating media contracts, ALMT Legal consistently works with famous individuals and corporations from across the internet, digital media, and publishing industries. The team has considerable expertise in handling corporate transactions involving SPACs and start-ups within the tech and media sectors, with the Mumbai-based co-head Statira Ranina being an expert on dealing with complex commercial agreements. In Bengaluru, Souvik Paul Mazumdar co-leads, regularly advises celebrities and production houses, whilst Siddhi Ghatlia focuses on private equity and strategic investments. Nayantara Sanya joined as partner from BTG Advaya in May 2023.

Counting businesses from across the advertising, sports, and gaming sectors amongst its key clientele, the DSK Legal team specialises in contentious and non-contentious aspects surrounding IP, regulatory, and tech matters. The team is particularly strong on IT, software development, and e-commerce issues, with the Mumbai-based team of Anand Desai and Chandrima Mitra bringing vast expertise in advising companies in the media and entertainment industries to the group. Parag Khandhar focuses on IP and commercial disputes, and in New Delhi, Rishi Anand handles cross-border M&A in the tech field and Nakul Batra is an expert on emerging tech. Siddharth Suresh operates out of Bengaluru, concentrating on commercial law issues in fintech.

Demonstrating notable interdisciplinary capabilities, HSA Advocates covers a broad spectrum of data protection, emerging tech, and IP work. The practice has vast experience of dealing with contentious and transactional work within the tech sector, particularly regarding employment and corporate law matters. Based in New Delhi, Jivesh Chandrayan focuses on commercial law matters arising in the IT and telecoms industries, whilst Soumya Kanti De Mallik routinely represents clients in the energy, healthcare, and education sectors. Monali Dutta is an expert on corporate restructuring and infrastructure projects.

JSA Law has vast expertise in advising emerging technology companies and e-commerce ventures on all aspects of information technology and IT enabled services. Operating out of Bengaluru, Tony Verghese ‘delivers top notch’ advice, bringing extensive knowledge of licensing and M&A in the telecom sector, whilst Sajai Singh focuses on strategic alliances and cross-border transactions. Probir Roy Chowdhury specialises in regulatory compliance and private equity matters.

The Mumbai-based team of intellectual property, OTT platforms, and media specialists at Naik Naik & Company is highly regarded for dealing with litigious and transactional work within the TMT space. The firm demonstrates a growing presence in new emerging areas, including digital platforms, e-commerce, content acquisition, and IP, with Madhu Gadodia an expert on IP and gaming matters. Ameet Naik focuses on the media and entertainment space, and Abhishek Kale assists clients with outbound investments and M&A. Abha Shah advises on licensing and distribution agreements, and associate partner Malabika Boruah is also noted.

Specialising in both contentious and advisory work within the TMT sector, Samvad Partners offers a broad service covering crypto assets, AI, and robotics. The practice displays considerable strength in the regulatory field, consistently drawing upon the expertise of Chennai-based Rohan George regarding the Information Technology Act and data privacy laws. In Mumbai, Vineetha MG is knowledgeable on the fintech and health-tech spaces, whilst Nivedita Nivargi and Neela Badami advise extensively on cyber-security and media laws from the Bengaluru office. In New Delhi, Ashwini Vittalachar handles e-commerce and supply chain issues.

Acting on behalf of international corporations and multinational conglomerates, Scriboard’s TMT practice is co-headed by Rodney D Ryder and Ravi Goyal from New Delhi. Joining as partner from Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co in April 2023, Goyal is an expert on data privacy matters and the Indian Information Technology Act. The former is the firm’s managing and founding partner, specialising in tech, new media, and intellectual property laws, along with advising clients on regulatory requirements.

Operating out of New Delhi, Bharucha & Partners has extensive experience of advising on tech and IP aspects of transactions, in tandem with regulatory compliance and contentious matters. The team head, Kaushik Moitra, regularly assists clients on mandates ranging across policy advisory, revenue sharing agreements, and regulations, whilst senior associate Karnika Vallabh focuses on data protection and advertising in India.

Being renowned for handling M&A in the telecoms, broadcasting, and digital infrastructure sectors, alongside high-stake litigation proceedings, the team at Dentons Link Legal offers broad expertise to a wide range of clients. Based out of Mumbai, the managing partner Nusrat Hassan focuses on international transactions and private equity matters, and Prasad Dhande is knowledgeable on corporate and commercial issues arising in the TMT industry. Sidhartha Srivastava assists companies from across the energy, finance, and pharmaceutical industries.

Krishnamurthy and Co’s team works closely with the intellectual property team on IP aspects of M&A and private equity transactions, along with handling complex litigation matters. In Bengaluru, Nikhil Krishnamurthy leads the department, routinely advising on a range of disputes concerning IP and trade secrets issues, whilst Shwetambari Rao specialises in e-commerce and commercial contract matters. From Mumbai, Alok Sonker focuses on corporate transactions, and Gautam KM works with media and tech companies.

Representing global telecoms companies, fintech corporations, and law firms, Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India’s New Delhi-based practice revolves around emerging tech and privacy. The team is co-headed by Avisha Gupta, Vikash Kukreti, and Advait Luthra, bringing in-depth knowledge on IT, data privacy, and regulatory matters. Kukreti joined the firm in February 2023 from a consultancy position.

Displaying considerable strength in the transactional technology, e-commerce and regulatory spaces, Majmudar & Partners acts on behalf of international financial institutions and technology services providers. Akil Hirani and Neerav Merchant co-head the department from Mumbai, with the former specialising in IT regulatory matters and data protection, whilst the latter’s expertise lies in privacy issues and trade marks. Raja Sujith heads up the firm’s South India practice out of Bengaluru, and is an expert in Indian outsourcing transactions and tech company M&A.

 

Spearheaded by both Essenese Obhan and Ashima Obhan from New Delhi,  Obhan & Associates advises on all aspects of IP, data protection, and tech litigation, with a growing presence in the cryptocurrency sphere. The former specialises heavily in all aspects of soft IP and patent litigation, whilst the latter is an expert on privacy and compliance laws. The firm shows particular strength in representing international publishing companies and payment technology platforms.

Combining extensive expertise in media and entertainment law with specialisms in the IP and tech sphere, the ANM Global Inc. team regularly represents key players in the content creation and gaming space. Nidhish Mehrotra and Anushree Rauta co-head the group, bringing vast experience in handling cross-border transactions and providing advisory services across the media and IT sectors. Arpit Choudhary specialises in media rights management, and Rahul Mehta concentrates on high-stake litigations. All lawyers mentioned are in Mumbai.

The team at AP & Partners handles M&A and corporate transactions within the tech space. The New Delhi-based practice has experience of advising clients in the emerging space tech and satellite internet industries, with Anand Prasad being an expert on telecom issues. Moksha Bhat and Arjun Sinha cover data protection and privacy matters.

With a strong tech practice spanning transactional, corporate, and regulatory advice, the Argus Partners team draws upon its network of offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangaluru. The firm is especially strong in litigious proceedings, as well as boasting a growing fintech and e-commerce offering. Mumbai-based Abhinav Bhalaik and Jitendra Soni in New Delhi advise on M&A and strategic investments, and Mumbai-based Krishnava Dutt assists with financing transactions. From Delhi, Neha Madan represents clients from the IT and healthcare industries. Ankit Guha operates out of the firm's Bengaluru office.

New Delhi-based sport and gaming boutique Krida Legal consistently represents professional athletes, international companies, and investment firms. Vidushpat Singhania leads the practice, bringing extensive expertise in betting and gambling regulations to the group, whilst Nachiket Yagnik has in-depth experience of negotiating endorsement and tech-based contracts. Meanwhile, legal attorney Kushagra Jain routinely advises athletes and international sports federations.

Counting software companies, internet start-ups, and investors amongst its key clients, the Phoenix Legal practice has great experience advising on issues relating to policy, IP protection, and compliance. In the New Delhi office, Saket Shukla specialises in strategic advisory work and corporate transactions, whilst Sawant Singh is an expert on private equity and project finance. Associate partner Aditi Sharma focuses on cross-border investments and joint ventures.

Talwar Thakore & Associates‘ TMT practice has expanded considerably of late under the leadership of Gautam Saha and Sachin Mehta. It advises on the gamut of complex M&A, corporate, financing and restructuring issues for an impressive range of technology, media and telecoms clients. On the media front it assists clients with broadcasting and media rights contracts, advertising guidelines and sponsorships together with expertise in data protection/data transfer matters. Amrita Patnaik and Deepa Christopher are two of the key team members.