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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

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Covering the entire scope of TMT matters, the team at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co is engaged by a wide range of domestic and international clients, including large tech companies, major telecom businesses as well as media and entertainment players. The group is regularly retained to advise on digital media and content regulations, technology contracts, data protection matters, transactions, and public policy and government affairs mandates. Bengaluru-based Hemant Krishna maintains a varied TMT practice, advising clients on AI, data privacy, digital assets and fintech. Delhi-based Swati Agarwal has extensive experience in matters related to cybersecurity, content regulation and data protection, while Shashank Mishra focuses on telecoms and broadcast licensing, gaming law, and e-commerce. Varun Pathak is also a notable member of the team who handles contentious and advisory work. The group was strengthed by the arrival of Ranjana Adhikari  from CMS INDUSLAW in April 2025.
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  • ‘Pleased to reference the exceptional team led by Shashank Mishra and Varun Pathak, who consistently demonstrate a winning combination of strategic expertise and cost-effectiveness in upholding client interests. Their ability to balance innovative solutions with fiscal prudence is key.'

  • 'What is critical for us is Amarchand's commitment to adhering to client conflict policies and maintaining absolute integrity in honouring client confidentialities. Their diligence in ensuring no conflicts arise and providing full disclosures ahead of time instils trust.'
  • 'Key partners include Amee Rana and Swati Agarwal along with Akshi Rastogi. They play a vital role in providing up-to-the-minute coverage of legal alerts and ensuring consistency with billing parameters. Their collective dedication makes them a strong asset for us.'
  • 'SAM is a one-stop destination for our legal requirements and across the realm of practice areas - litigation, arbitraction and regulatory advice.'
  • 'Deep expertise, customer orientation and communication.'

Key clients

  • Reliance Industries Limited and Viacom18 Media Private Limited
  • WhatsApp LLC, Meta Platforms, Inc.
  • Inshorts India Advertising and Services Private Limited and Inshorts Pte. Ltd.
  • Broadband India Forum (BIF)
  • Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI)
  • Reliance Industries Limited and Viacom18 Media Private Limited
  • WhatsApp LLC, Meta Platforms, Inc.
  • Inshorts India Advertising and Services Private Limited and Inshorts Pte. Ltd.
  • Broadband India Forum (BIF)
  • Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI)

Work highlights

Assisted with the strategic joint venture of Reliance with Disney, combining the businesses of Viacom18 Private Limited and Star India Private Limited, including a heavy investment by Reliance Industries Limited.
Representing WhatsApp and Meta, who have challenged Rule 4(2) of Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (“2021 IT Rules”) before the Delhi High Court.

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Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Akshi Rastogi

Other key lawyers

Hemant Krishna, Swati Agarwal, Shashank Mishra, Varun Pathak, Ranjana Adhikari, Amee Rana, Akshi Rastogi

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