TMT: Media & Entertainment
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : India
Band 1
About
Provided by Obhan & Associates
Ashima Obhan heads the TMT practice at the Firm with managing partner, Mr. Essenese Obhan. Some of the work that the TMT team undertakes:
Data Protection and GDPR Compliance: Advising clients on issues concerning data protection and privacy to ensure that they are GDPR compliant.
Publishing Sector: The Firm advises publishing houses on various aspects of Indian law pertaining to pre-publication reviews of manuscripts, author contracts, film option agreements, licensing arrangements, foreign investment, and periodic regulatory compliances.
News Broadcasters: The Firm advises news organisations on regulations that apply to news entities in India, including on foreign investment matters, organisational structures and conducting pre-publication reviews of news pieces. The Firm has been advising a leading broadcaster on restructuring its Indian operations, regulatory compliances and reviewing its newsgathering workflows. The Firm has also advised media organisations on mitigation strategies during governmental search and seizure actions.
IP Licensing: Drafting, and closing, IP licensing agreements while highlighting the legal and commercial risks.
Transactional Work: Advising clients on M&A, private equity and joint ventures in the technology and media space.
Technology Related Litigation: Representing clients on technology related proceedings before different Indian Courts/Tribunals and other resolution forums.
Chambers Review
Obhan & Associates is boutique law firm that offers expert advice on various mandates in the media and entertainment sphere. The practice is recognised for undertaking transactions, licensing arrangements and regulatory matters. Its expertise attracts instructions from many household names in the media, broadcasting and publishing industries. It also ably represents clients in litigation cases. In addition, the firm is well placed to assist with matters involving cryptocurrency and digital assets.
Work Highlights
- Obhan & Associates advised Superstellar Media Labs on its licence agreement with Supercraft.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They respond quickly and effectively, including in the evenings and over weekends, if necessary for the case.They know our business well and respond to the matters with good commercial awareness."
"They are extremely proactive in giving their views in a timely manner. They have been able to advise us on various matters covering diverse topics."
"They respond quickly and effectively, including in the evenings and over weekends, if necessary for the case.They know our business well and respond to the matters with good commercial awareness."
"They are extremely proactive in giving their views in a timely manner. They have been able to advise us on various matters covering diverse topics."
Notable Practitioners
Ashima Obhan offers expert advice on a wide range of matters in the media space. She has a wealth of experience acting on transactions, advisory work and contentious cases, and is sought after by many household names in broadcasting, media and publishing industries. She is also equipped to advise on licensing of technology, data protection and cryptocurrency matters.
"We were impressed by her depth of knowledge, clarity of communication and ability to explain complex legal subjects in simple terms."
"Ashima is attentive to client's needs and provides pragmatic and sound advice. She is knowledgeable about the law and the industry."
Ranked Lawyers at
Obhan & Associates
India
Clients
Provided by Obhan & Associates
BBC World Service India Private Limited
Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC
Harappa Learning Private Limited
HarperCollins Publishers India Private Limited
Indian Energy Exchange Limited
Mountain Valley Springs Private Limited (Forest Essentials)
Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Synergistic Financial Networks Private Limited (Mosambee)
TechSmith Corporation
The Economist
The Financial Times Limited
Industries
Provided by Obhan & Associates
Automobiles & Parts
Chemicals
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
E-Commerce
Energy
Government
Health Care
Industrial Engineering
News & Current Affairs
News Broadcasters
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Private Clients / Individuals
Publishing Industry
Software & Computer Services
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications