Recognised in the local market for its breadth of practice and capabilities to handle high-profile matters, the TMT department at Argus Partners is a popular choice for clients from the media and entertainment industry. The group has extensive experience assisting on auctions and acquisitions of TV and digital media rights, fundraising, and investments, as well as insolvency proceedings, agreement drafting, and due diligence. With expertise in contentious, non-contentious, and transactional matters, the team has amassed an impressive client roster including standout names such as The Board of Control for Cricket in India. Leading the practice is Abhinav Bhalaik, who specialises in advising gaming, media, and IT businesses on M&A transactions, growth-capital and early-stage investments, and shareholder disputes.

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Key clients

  • The Board of Control for Cricket in India
  • Infinx Services Private Limited
  • Workcell Solutions Private Limited
  • HDFC Bank Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised the Board of Control for Cricket in India on the auction and acquisition of TV and digital media rights for international and domestic matches of the Indian Cricket Team for the September 2023 to March 2028 cycle.
  • Advised Infinx Services Private Limited and its promoters with respect to primary and secondary investments in equity shares of the client by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Norwest Venture Partners.

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Practice head

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Abhinav Bhalaik