Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)

Nishith Desai Associates maintains an impressive reputation as a leading practice in transactional and regulatory TMT, including cross-border mandates. The team furnishes advice on matters including joint ventures and investments, data protection, e-commerce and telecoms regulatory issues. E-commerce companies, IT software providers and online gaming providers constitute the firm's core client base. The team also advises regularly on employment and tax-related issues impacting on the sector. Key clients include CoinDCX, Hungama and the Internet and Mobile Association of India.

"Nishith Desai has an excellent understanding of the field and great knowledge of related areas, which makes for highly productive engagement."

"They have a strong and diversified team that can support various legal aspects."

Nishith Desai Associates advised NFT Ventures on commercialising its assets using creative structures to minimise the risks arising from ambiguities under Indian law relating to crypto-assets and tokens.

Gowree Gokhale is a highly respected, Mumbai-basedpractitioner in the TMT space who offers depth of expertise on technology and media-related mandates. She is frequently instructed on matters concerning online gaming or involving data privacy issues. "Gowree ensures we are aware of the potential impact of any legislation and provides clear advice on how to mitigate any risks." "She has excellent understanding of the field, and great knowledge of related areas, which makes for a highly productive engagement."