At Majmudar & Partners, our TMT practice is at the forefront of driving innovation and transformation in the technology, media, and telecommunications sectors. With a team of experienced attorneys with a deep understanding of the industry dynamics, we are well-equipped to advise clients on a diverse range of TMT-related matters.
At the core of our TMT practice is a commitment to delivering value and exceeding client expectations. We take a client-centric approach, understanding our clients’ unique needs and objectives to provide tailored legal solutions that drive success. Whether our clients are multinational corporations, startups, or technology innovators, we are dedicated to serving as their trusted legal partner and helping them achieve their business goals.
Comprehensive Legal Advisory Services
Our TMT practice offers comprehensive legal advisory services covering a broad spectrum of areas, including fintech, health-tech, edu-tech, cloud computing, digital transformation, and technology transfer deals. Whether our clients are navigating complex licensing agreements, negotiating outsourcing contracts, or seeking guidance on data privacy compliance, our team provides strategic counsel tailored to their specific business objectives.
Regulatory Assistance
In today’s rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, businesses operating in the TMT sector face a myriad of legal and regulatory challenges. We assist clients in navigating these challenges by providing expert advice on regulatory compliance, licensing requirements, and government approvals. Our team stays abreast of the latest developments in TMT laws and regulations to ensure that our clients remain compliant and competitive in the market.
Data Privacy and Security Compliance
Data privacy and security have become paramount concerns for businesses operating in the digital age. Our firm specializes in advising clients on data privacy laws, cybersecurity regulations, and best practices for safeguarding sensitive information. We assist clients in drafting security compliance policies, conducting privacy impact assessments, and implementing robust data protection measures to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
Addressing Emerging Issues
The TMT landscape is constantly evolving, presenting businesses with new challenges and opportunities. We stay ahead of the curve by providing proactive advice on emerging issues such as internet-related legal issues, work-from-home policies, and cybersecurity threats. Our attorneys leverage their industry insights and expertise to help clients anticipate and address these issues effectively.
Recent Transactions in TMT
- Finicity Corporation on its sale to Mastercard for US$825 million plus an earn out up to US$160 million.
- Betterworks Inc. on its acquisition of HyphenMark, Inc., a US-based employee engagement software company.
- Abbott Laboratories, Inc. on Indian data protection compliance issues, including some very tricky issues pertaining to the transfer and localization of health data of individual customers as a part of a multi-jurisdictional project.
- Naver Z Corp on privacy compliances in connection with collecting user data on its app.
- Charles Schwab on the permissibility of recording telephone conversations between employees and agents of a technology support service provider for quality and training purposes, without providing any notification to, or obtaining any explicit consent from, each agent of the technology support service provider in India.
- Splunk Inc. on different public procurement guidelines and regulations applicable to government undertakings and entities in India in order to provide services to such undertakings.
- Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. on Indian data protection compliances pertaining to collection of personal data of employees of third-party business partners.
- TikTok / Bytedance in drafting a comprehensive privacy notice compliant with Indian data privacy regulations for collection of personal data of potential employees.
- Sloki Technologies Private Limited on a strategic investment by Technopro, Japan.
- Granicus LLC in reviewing a master services agreement executed with a listed technology company in India.
- Gallagher Service Center LLP on export of back-office support and information technology enabled services to global jurisdictions, finalizing the privacy policy and terms of use for its website, and on implications of India’s data privacy laws on collection of employee data on a mobile application used for managing a remote workforce.
- SendBird on its master services arrangement with Husys in India.
- Appear TV AS, Norway on the legal steps and issues in connection with infringement/passing off the client’s domain name.
- Empaxis Data Management, USA on structuring and establishing its Indian technology subsidiary and ongoing legal assistance.
- Epsilon International Consulting Services Private Limited on export of marketing consultancy services to the US, from an Indian regulatory perspective.
- Baidu (Hong Kong) Limited in reviewing various user agreements, service agreements, registration agreements, payment policies and privacy policies for various web services such as DU AdPlatform, MoboMarket and Cliponyu.
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch in connection with Indian compliance and regulatory issues regarding data management, business continuity and change management.
- Lumiata Inc. on its India technology and IP protection matters.
- TA PDI Holdings, Inc. on an acquisition of a major Indian IT company.
- Metricspace Technologies Private Limited in reviewing and finalizing an outsourcing services agreement with a Singapore based e-government solutions company, CrimsonLogic.