Naik Naik & Company > Mumbai, India > Firm Profile
Naik Naik & Company Offices
116-B, MITTAL TOWERS
NARIMAN POINT
MUMBAI 400 021
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Naik Naik & Company > The Legal 500 Rankings
City focus: Mumbai > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
Naik Naik & Company frequently handles corporate matters for clients in sectors such as information technology, media and entertainment, financial services and real estate. It focuses on challenging corporate transactions and advisory work, including joint ventures, foreign investment transactions, acquisitions and private mergers. Abhishek Kale is the standout practitioner.Practice head(s):
Ameet Naik; Abhishek Kale; Madhu Gadodia
Testimonials
‘The practice combines a strong base of basic corporate provisions, including all ancillary and associated laws such as those impacting capital markets, competition, and exchange control, with an even stronger team capable of attending to compliance and dispute-related litigation. They have an in-depth understanding of courts and their approach.’
‘Ameet Naik and Abhishek Kale are both outstanding professionals who have an inherent and comprehensive understanding of the law, the personalities, namely, the lawyers and the Judges, as also client psychology and needs.’
‘Naik and Naik is the most equipped law firm in Mumbai, providing end-to-end service and general corporate and litigation advisory services. Their team is generally reachable – that too at the leadership level – Ameet Naik himself – is 24/7 – and can be taken for granted. Their ground-level experience and knowledge of the entire legal ecosystem is unique and a one-stop resource for all your needs. They also hand-hold their clients across the entire life cycle of the engagement. Needless to add, their subject matter expertise across all practice areas is also the best in the industry.’
‘The ethos of the firm starts from Ameet Naik – founder, and cuts across the entire team. Abhishek Kale and Madhu Gadodia are leaders in their own right – so, from a client perspective, the comfort level in their engagement is very high and always consistent during their engagement. Their ability to quickly understand the business/commercial aspect of the matter is also very unique.’
Key clients
Specialist Computer Centres PLC
Believe International
FlexTrade India Private Limited
Collective Artists Network India Private Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Collective Artists Network India Private Limited on the investment from a Singapore based technology unicorn.
- Advised Believe International on acquisition of majority stake in Think Music, a South India based music and films distribution company.
- Advised FlexTrade India Private Limited on transfer of its business undertaking housed in its Indian subsidiary to a Singapore based listed entity.
India > TMT Tier 2
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.Practice head(s):
Ameet Naik; Abhishek Kale; Madhu Gadodia Chaudhar; Abha Shah; Malabika Boruah; Romika Chawla
Key clients
Arha Media and Broadcasting Pvt. Ltd.
Pen India Limited
Manzar Studios Pvt Ltd
Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited (T-series)
Sunil Manchanda
Lux Industries Limited
Mr. Allu Arvind
City focus: Mumbai > Intellectual property Tier 3
Naik Naik & Company assists clients with day-to-day data intellectual property issues, including copyrights and patents as well as trade marks. The practice also has extensive experience in both civil and criminal matters, including anti-piracy and enforcement. Media sector expert Ameet Naik coheads the practice with IP specialist Madhu Gadodia and Abha Shah, who has vast expertise in filing and pursuing trade mark and copyright registration applications before registries across India.Practice head(s):
Ameet Naik; Madhu Gadodia Chaudhar; Abha Shah
Key clients
Amitabh Bachchan
Arha Media and Broadcasting Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Hussain Zaidi and Ms Jane Borges
Manzar Studios Pvt Ltd.
Wakefit Innovations Pvt Ltd
Sunil Manchanda
Lux Industries Limited
Super Cassettes Industries Pvt Ltd (T-series)
Mr. Allu Arvind
Luker Electric Technologies Private Limited
Coca Cola India Pvt. Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Arha Media and Broadcasting Pvt. Ltd., on safeguarding its interests and rights in respect of the original produced web talk-show titled “Unstoppable”.
- Represented Hussain Zaidi and Jane Borges in defending claims from a stay of sale of books and the film before the City Civil Court, Bombay High Court and Supreme Court.
- Represented Amitabh Bachchan in the matter for safeguarding his personality rights which is inclusive of the right to privacy and publicity.
India > Corporate and M&A Tier 6
Consolidation, M&A, and joint ventures are cornerstones of Naik Naik & Company’s corporate offering, further complemented by in-depth expertise on regulatory compliance and corporate structuring issues. The Mumbai-based outfit includes experienced practitioners, with Ameet Naik being an expert in the media and entertainment space, whilst Abhishek Kale and Madhu Gadodia focus on debt recovery matters and joint venture transactions.Practice head(s):
Ameet Naik; Abhishek Kale; Madhu Gadodia
Other key lawyers:
Manish Parmar
Testimonials
‘Naik and Naik are of the most equipped law firms in Mumbai providing end to end services general corporate and litigation advisory services. Their team is generally reachable – that too at leadership level – Ameet Naik himself – is 24/7 – and can be taken for granted. Their ground level experience and knowledge on the entire legal eco system is very unique and a one-stop resource for all your needs. Their result-oriented approach in any issue is a boon for clients – who generally are mired with legalese that they probably don’t understand.’
‘The ethos of the firm starts from Ameet – founder and cuts across the entire team. Abhishek and Madhu are leaders in their own right – so, from a client perspective the comfort level in their engagement is very high and always consistent during the course of their engagement. Their ability to quickly understand the business / commercial aspect of the matter on hand is also very unique.’
Key clients
Specialist Computer Centres PLC
Believe International
FlexTrade India Private Limited
Collective Artists Network India Private Limited
Work highlights
- Advised and assisted one of the largest talent management and celebrity endorsement company in investment from a Singapore based technology unicorn.
- Advised and assisted the French record label and music distributor in acquisition of majority stake in Think Music, a South India based music and films distribution company.
- Advised and assisted a New York based company in transfer of its business undertaking housed in its Indian subsidiary to a Singapore based listed entity.
Naik Naik & Company > Firm Profile
The firm
Naik Naik & Co is a full-service law firm Headquartered in Mumbai with affiliate offices PAN India.
Established in 2004, the Firm today houses about fifty highly skilled legal professionals, focused on providing strategic, innovative and holistic legal solutions to its clients.
Our vision has been to focus and concurrently grow our Service Lines and Industry Focus, allowing us to offer bespoke solutions to our clients, who consistently benefit from such convergence. The strength of the firm emanates from its able leadership. Ameet B. Naik, the Founding & Managing Partner, is a visionary and has been widely recognized as a lawyer par excellence. He is supported by a team of Partners, most of whom are home-grown, having worked with him since inception and are leaders today in their respective fields.
We have constantly stayed ahead of the curve which has allowed us first-mover advantage in many sectors. We are team of young Partners, with a dynamic approach to our work, we have never shied away from foraying into newer practices.
With Dispute Resolution as our forte, we are today dealing with some of the high-profile, high-stake and most talked-about matters of national and international significance. We are One-Stop Shop for all Dispute Resolution needs of our clients across all practices ranging from White Collar Crime, Fraud & Scams related Litigation, disputes related to Intellectual Property, Private Equity, Corporate, Corporate Commercial and schemes under Companies Act. The gamut of our services today include all key sectors like Banking & Financial Services, Oil & Gas, Hospitality, Music, Telecommunication, Construction, Food and Healthcare.
Areas of practice
TMT: the firm has an unmatched track record in servicing clients in the TMT sector. The firm caters to lasting clients in the media sector include large production houses (Indian and foreign), distribution companies (film and television programs), television and radio broadcasters, content owners, media companies and exhibitors and operators of theatres and multiplexes.
General corporate: the firm has boosted its general corporate practice with a couple of lateral hires. It has strategically built a robust general corporate and M&A practice with its experience and expertise on transactions across industries and borders.
Capital Market: the firm not only advises many listed companies in fund raising and regular compliance requirements of regulators and stock exchanges, but also advises many merchant bankers who regularly engage on mandates for rights issues, QIB, buy-backs and more.
Private Equity: the firm provides legal assistance to a wide range of private equity and venture capital funds in areas including: fund formation, onshore and offshore structuring, regulatory compliance, drafting offer documents, trust deeds and contribution agreement for the raising of funds.
Commercial Transactions: the firm advises domestic and foreign clients on several commercial transactions involving foreign exchange, regulatory aspects of doing business in India, and business and operations of the clients.
Global Dispute Resolution: the firm has been successful in catering to the requirements of its clients in advising and assisting in their multi-jurisdiction dispute.
Arbitration (Domestic and international): the firm’s litigation practice is focused on media law, including intellectual property rights disputes, real estate, contractual disputes, corporate commercial disputes, securities law, criminal law and constitutional matters.
Litigation: the firm draws on its regulatory, litigation and restructuring expertise to develop innovative solutions to match the client’s requirements in an evolving economic and political scenario.
Real Estate: the firm has a strong practice in the real estate sector. The firm advises developers, land owners, housing societies, high net worth investors, major retailers, hotel chains and individuals on land acquisition.
Banking and Finance: the firm’s practice covers a wide range of financial transactions including: corporate debt, including syndicated loans, secured and unsecured loans, revolving credits, guarantee facilities and other forms of security, structured finance, leveraged buy-out, corporate bonds, FCCB and NCDs.
Infrastructure and Project Finance: the firm has advised prestigious and pioneering deals in the infrastructure space, assisted government authorities and regulatory bodies, multinational corporations and multilateral institutions in projects across various sectors.
Taxation: The firm provides effective indirect tax advice to its client. This practice has evolved as it started as an offshoot of TMT practice.
Employment: the firm regularly provides strategic advice to its clients on engagement, retrenchment, closure and more.
Private Client: the firm provides all private client services to its private clients.
Anti-Trust and Competition: the firm represents clients including Indian and international companies.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| TMT | Ameet Naik | ||
| TMT | Madhu Gadodia | ||
| TMT | Abha Shah | ||
| IT and IP | Ameet Naik | ||
| IT and IP | Madhu Gadodia | ||
| IT and IP | Abha Shah | ||
| Sports and Media | Madhu Gadodia | ||
| General Corporate | Ameet Naik | ||
| General Corporate | Abhishek Kale | ||
| General Corporate | Radhika Iyer | ||
| Mergers and Acquisitions | Ameet Naik | ||
| Mergers and Acquisitions | Abhishek Kale | ||
| Mergers and Acquisitions | Radhika Iyer | ||
| Capital Markets | Ameet Naik | ||
| Capital Markets | Abishek Kale | ||
| Private Equity and Venture Capital | Ameet Naik | ||
| Private Equity and Venture Capital | Abhishek Kale | ||
| Private Equity and Venture Capital | Radhika Iyer | ||
| Commercial Transactions | Ameet Naik | ||
| Commercial Transactions | Abhishek Kale | ||
| Commercial Transactions | Radhika Iyer | ||
| Global Dispute Resolution | Ameet Naik | ||
| Global Dispute Resolution | Abhishek Kale | ||
| Arbitration (Domestic, International) | Ameet Naik | ||
| Arbitration (Domestic, International) | Abhishek Kale | ||
| Litigation | Ameet Naik | ||
| Litigation | Madhu Gadodia | ||
| Real Estate | Abhishek Kale | ||
| Real Estate | Madhu Gadodia | ||
| Banking and Finance | Madhu Gadodia | ||
| Banking and Finance | Abhishek Kale | ||
| Infrastructure | Ameet Naik | ||
| Infrastructure | Abhishek Kale | ||
| Taxation | Madhu Gadodia | ||
| Employment | Abhishek Kale | ||
| Private client | Ameet Naik | ||
| Anti-trust and competition | Ameet Naik |
Lawyer Profiles
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Ms Madhu Gadodia | Partner | View Profile |
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Ms Radhika Iyer | Associate Partner | View Profile |
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Mr Abhishek Kale | Partner | View Profile |
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Mr Ameet Naik | Mr Ameet Naik is the founder and managing partner of Naik Naik… | View Profile |
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Ms Abha Shah | Associate Partner | View Profile |