TMT: Technology & Telecommunications - India
What the Team is Known For
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.
Strengths
"The team at Nishith Desai is always aware of the bigger picture and provides advice which takes into account not only legal but also commercial perspectives."
Notable Practitioners
Gowree Gokhale is a highly respected, Mumbai-based lawyer 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. "She is absolutely amazing." "Gowree is very well known for her TMT practice."
Huzefa Tavawalla has considerable experience advising on data law-related regulatory matters, and is especially skilled in mandates involving emerging technologies. His client roster includes key players in the technology and artificial intelligence (AI) space. "Huzefa is very knowledgeable and a delight to deal with."