Naik Naik & Company

India

Analysis

Overview

Naik Naik & Co basks in its reputation as one of the foremost specialist firms for media and entertainment matters. It homes one of the largest dedicated teams in the country to this growing industry and is well-regarded for the range of services it offers, such as media convergence, Internet of Things and content-related issues for digital and OTT broadcasting platforms. It formed a unique alliance with IP behemoth Anand and Anand to cover IP litigation in Western India. Founder and managing partner Ameet Naik is recognised by the market as one of the premier experts in the media and entertainment space. He is supported by notable partners Abhishek Kale and Madhu Gadodia.

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Represented Eros International Media in a significant case where they challenged a Show Cause Notice issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India. 

Acted for a high-profile individual who faced allegations of money laundering. The firm successfully secured medical bail for the client from the Bombay High Court, emphasising the importance of his health condition in the legal arguments presented. 

Successfully represented a film company in a case concerning unauthorised exploitation of its television show formats. The Bombay High Court granted an ex-parte injunction, preventing further unauthorised streaming and exploitation of the show.