Obhan & Associates

Obhan & Associates is a four-partner firm with strengths in corporate and M&A, IP and media and entertainment. The corporate practice specialises in joint ventures, acquisitions, FDI, regulatory compliance and contracts, among others, and its private equity workflow is steadily increasing. It has an impressive client roster of international publishers and media houses. On the IP front, the firm is recognised for its leading role in the landmark Monsanto v Nuziveedu case. Partner Ashima Obhan is the main contact for corporate and media matters, while managing partner Essenese Obhan is the contact for IP, and technology and telecommunications. 

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advised Homage Ventures in relation to the incorporation of an overseas joint venture with Speciality Hospitality UK. They incorporated the overseas joint venture company as Caterland Hospitality to establish and operate an Indian restaurant in London.

Acted for Metaphor Tradelinks on the transfer of the Jo Malone London business to Shoppers Stop, a company that is engaged in the business of running and operating retail stores brands such as MAC, Bobbi Brown, Clinique, and Smash Box.

Represented financial publisher Euromoney Institutional Investor on its acquisition data provider, Wealth-X. The team advised the client on the India leg of the transaction and conducted due diligence on DataSift.

Key clients

Harappa Learning, Kristal Advisors, Verity Knowledge Solutions

Media and entertainment  

Work highlights

Represented Penguin Random House India on its acquisition of the book publishing assets of Duckbill Books that included titles and its backlist of non-fiction and fiction books.

Advising Fortress Press on its India entry options, investment issues and suitable legal structures.

Key clients

Brunswick Corporate Communications, Euromoney Institutional Investor, Financial Times, Fortress Press, HarperCollins Publishers India

Client feedback

Ashima Obhan

“She has sound knowledge and communicates and listens well and patiently.”