Technology and telecommunications have seamlessly integrated into every facet of our lives, and the profound impact of this was underscored by the Covid-19 pandemic, which further solidified the technology sector’s role in reshaping the business landscape. On a global scale, enterprises expedited their digital transformation agendas, with shifts in supply chains and employment paradigms.

However, the canvas of opportunities is not without its complex challenges. The sector is currently contending with matters surrounding data privacy and regulatory compliance, navigating protectionist trade policies, concerns over anti-trust practices, export controls, and customs intricacies. These issues are magnified by the backdrop of constant changes in regulations, inevitably giving rise to disputes.

Effectively navigating these evolving regulations necessitates an agile and adept team with profound expertise specific to this sector. Our technology, media, and telecommunications group at ELP comprises a versatile team of legal professionals, with deep experience across a spectrum of domains including technology transactions, mergers and acquisitions, data privacy, cybersecurity, trade and customs regulations, financial matters, fintech, capital markets, antitrust affairs, regulatory affairs and taxation.

Our clientele spans a diverse array of companies engaged in the creation, production, servicing, or sale of technology-driven goods and services. In addition to this, we offer advice across sectors using technology including AI, automotive, big data, e-commerce, energy & infrastructure technology, fintech, gaming, hardware, healthcare, IT & ITeS, semiconductors, and the expansive realm of media and telecommunications.

Our services include:

• Support in leveraging ‘Make in India’ policies
• Assistance in Green Field projects
• Acquisition and development of real estate assets, including greenfield and brownfield facilities
• Data Protection Laws
• Strategic M&A’s and Joint Ventures
• Dispute resolution in every forum, including litigation and arbitration
• Advisory on Merger Controls ; Anti -Competitive Agreements; Abuse of Dominant Position
• Government Affairs and Regulatory
• Tax Optimization
• End to end Supply chain assistance – this includes trade/customs/export control advisory/quality control norms
• White Collar Crimes/Forensic investigations
• Advisory on Labour & Employment laws
• Consumer Laws