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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.