JP Legal Corp stands out for its strong focus on intellectual property matters arising from the content production and distribution industry, including films and web series. The practice has extensive experience drafting, negotiating, and executing agreements such as buybacks, rights of first refusal, and ask-and-take clauses. The group’s niche expertise, alongside its cross-border capabilities, continues to attract new clients from the media and entertainment sector. Co-heading the team are Persis Hodiwalla and Jay Vasani, both of whom specialise in agreements and contracts for clients in the media and entertainment sector.
Testimonials
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‘JP Legal Corp has excellent expertise in copyright law and drafting agreements in the film and web-series space. The entire team is always well prepared with the responses to negotiate any deal and draft relevant clauses in the same. The entire team is always well-read and educated about the film industry business norms and the latest intellectual property laws which helps them draft the agreements quickly. Their agreements are always balanced for both the parties.’
‘The practice's main strength is Persis Hodiwalla who has immense media and entertainment legal knowledge and is always well-versed with the industry nuances which pushes her above the other lawyers. She will always negotiate for her clients to get the best deal on the table. She is very focused and process-oriented which helps turnaround times. Persis is always approachable and will also give advice on matters in a very practical manner.’
Key clients
- Rohit Shetty Productionz LLP
- Rohit Shetty Picturez LLP
Work highlights
- Advised and represented Rohit Shetty Picturez LLP in a transaction with a content acquisition studio in respect of its upcoming production of a Hindi language cinematographic film which is a sequel to a successful cop universe franchise film for USD 37.1 Million.
- Advised and represented AA Films Pvt Ltd in acquiring national and international theatrical distribution rights for USD 43.7 Million for three major cinematographic films.