Information Technology and Telecommunications

         The Firm is strategically placed with special expertise in the information technology and telecommunications area through its vast experience in representations of multinational Internet, technology and telecommunications companies in cross-border transactions relating to the establishment, procurement, sale, development and protection of their products and services. Our lawyers understand the client's business and the technologies involved in order to provide practical advice. Work experience ranges from establishment of software development centers within and outside Software Technology Parks, e-commerce enterprises for establishing incubators and B2B portals with the specific intent to service the international customers of the parent companies. Additionally, we advise client on issues arising out of technology and content licensing, outsourcing, protection of all intellectual and industrial property rights including domain name and trademark disputes.

         The Firm's professionals have extensively represented, negotiated and structured transactions on behalf of telecommunications clients, ranging from fixed, mobile, satellite as well as terrestrial activities to hardware and set up of telephone exchanges, with private companies and the regulatory authorities. In addition, we have actively represented several clients in the Indian mobile phone revolution for various telecom circles throughout the country. Our experience also includes drafting and negotiation of interconnection agreements.

          Recognizing the value of privatization of the Indian telecommunications industry, our lawyers have always understood the significance of the role of public policy and regulations involved relating to complex licensing and investment related issues. We have assisted clients in steering through the regulatory process to their advantage. Our telecom team has experience working and liaising with various regulatory authorities including the Department of Telecommunications (DOT), Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Indian Telephone Industries (ITI), Telecom Regulatory Authority, Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited (the Government International Gateway Operator) and the Department of Electronics (DOE).