Ameet Naik

Career

Ameet Naik, Founder and Managing Partner of Naik Naik & Co. is a lawyer par excellence with over three decades of experience in the field of law encompassing dispute resolution, international arbitration, and general corporate advisory. This rare combination of skill sets and varied experience allows him to provide bespoke advice to clients, enabling them to achieve their business and commercial objectives within the contours of law.

Being regarded as a 'Litigator Par Excellence', Ameet carries several important reported judgments and landmark decisions to his credit. He has been at the forefront of several high-stake litigation matters and has also represented one of the major stock exchanges in India in its dispute against SEBI. In the International Arbitration space, Ameet has handled a variety of claims, right from shareholders' disputes to representing international players from key industry sectors.

Ameet also has extensive experience in local and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, guiding a large variety of companies, ranging from multinational companies to small private companies. He has worked 360 degrees across all major sectors and it is perhaps his entrenched knowledge of sector-specific operations and laws that he is the first choice of all his clients for any issue related to corporate practice.

In Technology, Media & Telecommunication (TMT) sphere, Ameet is considered to be the epitome of quality legal advice, turnaround time, and domain expertise. Being one of the first lawyers who extensively worked in the Media & Entertainment sector, he is regarded as a true visionary and has represented some of the biggest names in the sector. He has successfully led the Firm to transition from traditional Media practice to advanced and niche practices like Digital Platforms, Sports & Gaming laws, etc.

As an accomplished media commentator, Ameet is frequently invited to speak at conferences and seminars, especially those related to the field of Media & Entertainment by organizations like the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), the International Bar Association (IBA), Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) and Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF). He is also a visiting faculty at the ILS Law College, Pune, and other leading law schools in India.

Publications

Ameet has authored two books – 'The Role and Rule of Law: A legal handbook on the Indian Media & Entertainment Industry and “360º OF LAW on Cinematograph Works”, which have been very well-received in the fraternity and have established him as a thought leader in the field of Media & Entertainment laws.