Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT)· India · UAE · USA
Sector-specific advisory for tech, SaaS, e-commerce, fintech, ed-tech, OTT, and telecom, IT Act compliance, intermediary safe-harbour, content regulation, telecom licensing, and the regulatory layer that intersects with data, IP, and consumer protection.
Scope of Work
What We Deliver Under Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT).
The named, recurring work an enterprise client engages us for in this practice. Adjacent matters are common, scoped on the call.
- IT Act compliance and intermediary safe-harbour (IT Rules 2021 / 2023 amendments)
- OTT / digital-media content compliance and grievance-officer setup
- Telecom licensing, DoT compliance, and TRAI regulatory advisory
- E-commerce: Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, marketplace structuring
- Platform terms-of-service and creator-economy contracts
- Sector-specific data and IP advisory layered with our DPDP and IP practices
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About the app →Who it's for
The Buyer Profile.
SaaS and platform founders; OTT and digital-media businesses; telecom operators and ISPs; creator-economy platforms; ed-tech and gaming businesses; foreign tech multinationals navigating India compliance.
Regulators & Frameworks
Bodies and frameworks we operate under.
- MEITY
- DoT
- TRAI
- I&B Ministry
- Sector regulators
How we engage
From Scoping Call to First Deliverable.
- 01
Scoping call
A 45-minute conversation to understand your matter, jurisdictions, and operating cadence. Initial calls are nominal.
- 02
Engagement letter
Scope, fees, escalation paths, and SLAs in writing within 2-5 business days.
- 03
Onboarding
Secure document handover, system access, named counsel allocated.
- 04
Delivery & reviews
Monthly drumbeat for retainers, quarterly business reviews where the matter calls for it.
Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT), Frequently Asked
Questions buyers ask before engaging.
Do you advise platforms on the IT Rules and intermediary safe-harbour?
Yes. IT Rules 2021 and the 2023 amendments are central to our TMT practice, grievance-officer appointment, monthly compliance reports, take-down workflows, and litigation defence on safe-harbour challenges.
Can you obtain telecom licenses?
Yes. Unified License (UL), ISP, IP-1, and OSP registrations, plus ongoing DoT compliance, license-fee disputes, and TRAI regulatory advisory.
Do you advise gaming and creator-economy businesses?
Yes. Online-gaming intermediary rules, real-money gaming compliance state-by-state, creator-monetisation contract templates, and the GST overlay for gaming platforms.
General questions on engagement, security, and procurement live on the FAQ page.
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Tell Us What Your Business Needs. We'll Call You Back
Share a line or two about your matter, a counsel from the Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT) desk reviews it and calls you back. Confidential, and there is no charge for this conversation.
Bring Us the Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT) Matter.
First conversation is nominal. Engagement letter in 2-5 business days. NDAs / DPAs returned within two business days.
