Media & Entertainment Law
King Stubb & Kasiva (KSK) is one of India’s premier full-service law firms, offering specialised Media & Entertainment legal solutions from our newly inaugurated Mumbai office. With over two decades of experience across corporate, regulatory, and dispute resolution matters, KSK has been at the forefront of advising some of India’s most dynamic creative and entertainment businesses.
Our dedicated Media & Entertainment Law Practice, headquartered in Mumbai, caters to studios, producers, OTT platforms, music labels, broadcasters, digital platforms, advertisers, gaming companies, and sports franchises, delivering tailored legal expertise that empowers the creative economy.
Our Services
- Film, Television & OTT: Legal support for production, distribution, and co-production agreements.
- Music & Performing Arts: Contracts, licensing, royalty management, and IP protection.
- Digital Media, Influencers & Advertising: Endorsements, branded content, and regulatory compliance.
- Gaming, E-Sports & Sports: League structuring, sponsorships, and player agreements.
- Intellectual Property, Licensing & Enforcement: Trademark, copyright, and anti-piracy enforcement.
- Corporate & Commercial Transactions: M&A, joint ventures, investments, and film financing.
- Taxation & Regulatory Advisory: GST, FDI, royalty taxation, and cross-border compliance.
- Labour, Employment & Guild Compliance: Talent contracts, guild regulations, and workplace policies.
- Technology & Data: Data privacy, AI/AR/VR content, and blockchain/NFT licensing.
- Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, litigation, defamation, and entertainment contract enforcement.
Key Highlights
- OTT Platforms: Advised leading streaming platforms on content acquisition, licensing, and regulatory compliance.
- Film Co-Productions: Structured cross-border film co-productions between Indian and European entities.
- Music IP Enforcement: Represented major music labels in copyright infringement and royalty disputes.
- Sports & Gaming: Designed legal frameworks for e-sports tournaments, sponsorships, and player agreements.
- Advertising & Influencers: Drafted influencer contracts ensuring full compliance with consumer law.
- Event Management: Advised global entertainment companies on venue, sponsorship, and liability arrangements for concerts in India.
Our New Mumbai Office: A Dedicated Hub for Media & Entertainment Law
KSK proudly announces the opening of its third office in Mumbai at Remi Commercio, Andheri West. This office marks our tenth location nationwide and serves as a dedicated hub for media and entertainment law, strengthening our ability to serve India’s creative industries with focused expertise.
The office is staffed with 2 partners heading a team of specialised lawyers, focusing exclusively on film, television, digital content, music, gaming, advertising, talent management, and emerging media platforms.
Why Choose KSK?
- Comprehensive Coverage: Full-spectrum services across media, entertainment, and creative sectors.
- Pan-India Reach: Offices in 10 cities for local and national representation.
- Cross-Border Expertise: Global collaborations for international projects.
- Sector Specialisation: Deep understanding of the entire media value chain.
- Integrated Services: Seamless legal support across corporate, tax, employment, IP, and technology law
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FAQs
What does KSK's Media & Entertainment Law practice cover?
Our practice offers full-spectrum support across film, television, and OTT, music and performing arts, digital media and advertising, gaming and e-sports, and sports. This includes production and distribution agreements, licensing, IP protection and enforcement, talent and player contracts, financing, taxation, data and technology matters, and dispute resolution.
Which clients does the Media & Entertainment team work with?
We advise studios, producers, OTT and digital platforms, music labels, broadcasters, advertisers, influencers, gaming and e-sports companies, sports franchises, and event organisers, supporting the full breadth of India’s creative economy.
Where is KSK's Media & Entertainment practice based?
The practice is headquartered at our new Mumbai office at Remi Commercio, Andheri West. This is our third Mumbai office and tenth nationwide, and it serves as a dedicated hub for media and entertainment law, staffed by two partners leading a team of specialist lawyers.
Can KSK help OTT and streaming platforms with content and compliance?
Yes. We advise streaming platforms on content acquisition and licensing, production and co-production agreements, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution, helping platforms manage both their content pipelines and their regulatory obligations.
Does KSK advise influencers and brands on advertising compliance?
Yes. We draft influencer and endorsement contracts, advise on branded content, and ensure compliance with consumer protection law and advertising regulations, protecting both creators and the brands they work with.
How does KSK protect music and creative IP?
We handle trademark and copyright registration, licensing and royalty management, anti-piracy and infringement enforcement, and copyright and royalty disputes, and we have represented major music labels in protecting their rights.
Can KSK structure cross-border film co-productions and international projects?
Yes. We have structured cross-border co-productions between Indian and European entities and regularly advise on international collaborations, including financing, distribution rights, FDI, royalty taxation, and cross-border compliance.
What legal support does KSK provide for gaming and e-sports?
We design legal frameworks for e-sports tournaments and leagues, structure sponsorships, and draft player agreements, alongside advising on IP, data, and regulatory matters relevant to the gaming sector.
Does the practice handle entertainment-related disputes?
Yes. We manage arbitration, litigation, defamation claims, and the enforcement of entertainment contracts, helping clients resolve disputes efficiently while protecting their commercial and reputational interests.
Does KSK advise on emerging technology in media, such as AI, AR/VR, and NFTs?
Yes. Our technology and data team advises on data privacy, AI, AR/VR content, and blockchain and NFT licensing, helping creative businesses navigate the legal questions raised by new and evolving media formats.