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Specialized Legal Counsel for Sports and Media Rights

byKrishnava DuttConsults online and across India; Offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & KolkataStarts from₹1,80,000 per monthView full gallery

Managing media rights and sports collaborations requires balancing commercial goals with complex regulatory frameworks. We provide the legal strategy to execute high-stakes deals in India.

We acted as the legal advisor to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the auction of TV and Digital media rights for the Indian cricket team's home matches. This high-profile deal underscores our leading expertise in the sports and media rights landscape.

We advised Conscient Sports on its landmark collaboration with the Real Madrid Foundation to launch an educational football program in India. This initiative combines world-class football philosophy with grassroots development to nurture young talent.

We are proud to be named the Sports and Gaming Law Firm of the Year by Asian Legal Business (ALB) India Law Awards 2024. This award recognizes our specialized expertise and leading position in this dynamic sector.

We are delighted to have won the India Business Law Journal’s 2024 Law Firm Award for Media & Entertainment and Sports & Gaming, reflecting our deep industry knowledge and track record.

Our advisory on the Viacom18 Acquisition of BCCI's Media Rights was shortlisted for M&A Deal of the Year (Midsize) at the ALB India Law Awards 2024, recognizing its market significance.

About Specialized Sector Advisory: Sports, Media & Entertainment

When we advised the BCCI on their media rights auction, our focus was entirely on creating a transparent, compliant process that could withstand intense public and regulatory scrutiny. It is rarely just about drafting the agreement; it is about anticipating the deal-breakers that arise in high-stakes sports auctions, such as managing conflicting media rights or ensuring clear regulatory clearance before the hammer falls.

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Krishnava Dutt

Consults online and across India; Offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & KolkataStarts from ₹1,80,000 per month

At Argus Partners, we understand that sports and media deals move faster than traditional corporate transactions. Our team specializes in translating complex broadcasting and collaboration agreements into clear, enforceable contracts that protect your commercial interests.

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