TMT & Data Privacy
Our Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) practice has significant experience in the sector, both from a regulatory and transactional standpoint. Our TMT team has deep domain-expertise and has advised the entire spectrum of players in these fields – telecom service providers (voice, data, VPN and value-added services) and telecom and broadcast infrastructure entities (including satellites, cable, DTH, MSO, TV etc.), digital media companies, app-based communication services, online and video game developers and publishers and data protection and privacy. The firm advises on legal, policy, commercial and regulatory matters; negotiate transactions and contract compliance and approvals. We have been part of many transactions involving media houses, telecom operators and technology companies. We provide industry-specific and tailored advice to our clients including strategic and commercial advice and anything requiring specialist technology inputs.
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Value Added Services and related agreements;
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Agreements relating to procurement of telecom equipment and lease of satellite transponders;
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Acquisition and sharing agreements;
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Payment of license fee and reselling of telecom resources;
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Registration of Service Providers with the appropriate Authorities.
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Advertising, Media & Broadcasting laws, guidelines, rules and regulations;
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Registrations, licenses and compliances under the relevant regulations;
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Public policy issues and initiatives;
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Multi-media, digital and new technology services;
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User generated content and Website and service terms and conditions;
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Privacy and data protection;
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Information Technology related issues such as cyber-squatting, spamming; Agreements including Distribution & Licensing, Master Services, Commissioning, Merchandising and Sponsorship, Music Composer etc.;
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Strategic alliances and partnerships, acquisitions and related agreements;
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Dispute resolution, Arbitration and Litigation.
Our ability to offers a wide range of legal advice related to areas such as compliance and TMT regulatory advice , M&A, litigation, competition, and tax is our competitive advantage.
Our In-depth understanding of TMT businesses assist us in achieving the strategic objectives and offering relevant and practical advice across the world's major business hubs.