Contract Drafting and Negotiation
Talent agreements: Drafting contracts for actors, musicians, directors, writers, producers, and other talent involved in media and entertainment projects, ensuring fair compensation and rights protection.
Production agreements: Drafting agreements for film, TV, music, and theater production, covering aspects like financing, distribution, and intellectual property rights.
Distribution agreements: Negotiating contracts between production companies and distributors (both traditional and digital platforms) for the distribution of content across various media, including theaters, streaming platforms, television, and international markets.
Music and recording contracts: Drafting recording contracts, music publishing agreements, and licensing deals for musicians, record labels, and publishers.
Endorsement and sponsorship agreements: Drafting contracts for celebrities and artists to promote or endorse products and services, ensuring proper compensation and rights management.

Regulatory Compliance and Censorship
Broadcasting regulations: Ensuring compliance with broadcasting laws and regulations issued by authorities such as the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), and similar bodies internationally
OTT platform compliance : Assisting over-the-top (OTT) platforms with content regulations and legal requirements to avoid potential penalties or bans.
Media law advisory: Providing guidance on media laws, including defamation, invasion of privacy, and legal risks associated with reporting, publishing, or broadcasting content.

Defamation and Reputation Management
Defamation claims: Representing media companies, artists, and public figures in defamation suits, whether as claimants or defendants, ensuring protection of reputation and free speech.
Pre-publication review: Conducting pre-publication or pre-broadcast reviews of content to minimize legal risks related to defamation, privacy violations, and intellectual property infringement.
Crisis management: Assisting with crisis management for clients facing negative publicity, including handling legal proceedings, issuing public statements, and mitigating damage to reputation.

Advertising and Marketing Law
Ad regulation compliance: Advising on compliance with advertising standards and regulations, including guidelines issued by the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) and other regulatory bodies.
Celebrity endorsements: Drafting contracts and advising on legal issues related to celebrity endorsements and influencer marketing, including ensuring compliance with advertising disclosure requirements.

Media Mergers and Acquisitions
Due diligence for media companies: Conducting due diligence and advising on mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures involving media and entertainment companies.
Acquisition of rights and assets: Facilitating the acquisition of IP rights, production assets, or entire production houses, ensuring that the transfer of rights is legally sound.