IT / ITES
The domestic IT/ITES industry has established India as a global giant and has been a major driving force behind the growth of economy in the recent years. Our firm advises and represents several IT/ITES companies, including multinational and listed entities. We have advised clients in matters related to data protection, IPR, confidentiality, liability of service providers and intermediaries, employment laws and various provisions of the Information Technology Act. We also advise several startups and MSMEs engaged in developing mobile applications and online games in all legal aspects of their businesses.
As a further specialized offshoot of the IT/ITES sector, India has a burgeoning industry dealing with big data and data analysis. With the world going online, data has become one of the most valuable commodities. There is a constant risk of breach or leak of such data and thus it is more imperative than ever that the players involved, such as the e-commerce companies, healthcare providers, social and business networks, ITES companies and other stakeholders involved are aware of their responsibilities and pre-empt any risk factor.
Our firm advises clients on:
- Advising clients with respect to compliance requirements under various technology laws and protection of data privacy and privacy laws in domestic and international level.
- Reviewing and drafting click wrap contracts, terms of use, disclaimers, data protection and privacy policies, payment policies and agreements protecting the client intellectual property.
- Advising businesses regarding regulations of IT-SEZ or IT parks in India and with respect to sale of assets.
- Advising businesses regarding labour and employment laws, and drafting necessary appointment letters, termination letters, employment agreements, non-disclosure and non-compete agreements, etc.
- Reviewing, drafting, negotiating and execution of the documents including transaction documents, facility agreements, franchise agreement, service agreements, employee agreements, licensing agreements, and internal policies.
- Conducting periodic internal audit and ensuring comprehensive compliance with central and state level legislations.
- Comprehensive litigation support including defense against IP infringement and consumer disputes.