PARTH SHAH
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience at Naik Naik & Co., specializing in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts. Proven track record in compliance and risk management, coupled with strong project management and negotiation skills. Adept at advising high-profile clients in the media and entertainment sector, ensuring legal compliance and strategic deal structuring.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate
Naik Naik & Co.
Mumbai
03.2022 - Current
- Currently, I am on a secondment at Double Negative.
- Legal Skills & Drafting: Expertise in drafting, vetting, and negotiating commercial contracts, viz. Line production agreements, development agreements, production services agreements, cast and crew agreements, endorsement agreements, sync licenses, music-related agreements, assignment agreements, life rights agreements, and various other media and entertainment-related paperwork.
- Compliances: I advised clients on compliance in relation to their companies, more specifically from a media and entertainment point of view. Providing holistic guidance on all permissions required for the production and broadcasting of content across all modes, media, and formats.
- Client Counseling: Advised clients on deal structuring for foreign rebates and subsidies, legal strategies, risk management, establishment of special purpose vehicles for offshore productions, and resolution of complex copyright issues in cross-border transactions.
- Policy Building: Drafted and advised on privacy policies compliant with GDPR, sexual harassment policies, website terms and conditions, and end user license agreements for production houses and MNCs.
- Due diligence and clearance: Conducted due diligence for acquisition and licensing rights of over 12,000 films, ensuring compliance with relevant legal standards.
- Drafted detailed S & P reports and conducted end-to-end script reviews for production houses and studios.
- Pre-litigation work: Drafted notices for infringement of personality rights, copyright infringement, and criminal matters.
- Notable Clients: DNEG India Media Services Limited, Friday Storytellers, Viacom18, T-Series, TVF Motion Pictures, Maddock Films Private Limited, Collective Artist Network India Private Limited, and various other reputed individuals and companies.
Legal Intern
ANM GLOBAL
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Drafted and reviewed production agreements, writer agreements, and term sheets, ensuring clarity and compliance at ANM GLOBAL.
- Performed comprehensive legal audit for Contiloe Films Pvt. Ltd., identifying key compliance issues and enhancing contract accuracy.
Legal Intern
Panicker & Associates
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Prepared witness statements, drafted suits, arguments, and ancillary paperwork to support case preparations.
- Drafted recovery notices and paperwork under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 to facilitate debt collection.
- Conducted legal research, attended hearings, and briefed counsels on matters such as divorce, fraud, and embezzlement.
Legal Intern
VPV Legal & Associates
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Supported senior lawyers in various NCLT cases, contributing to case preparation and strategy.
- Drafted money recovery notices, Will, Partnership Agreement, and Leave and License Agreement to facilitate legal processes.
Education
LLB - Mumbai, Mumbai
Jitendra Chauhan College of Law
Vile Parle, Mumbai07-2021
BACHELOR'S OF COMMERCE -
Nagindas Khandwala Degree College
Malad, Mumbai, 04-2018
HSC - Malad, Mumbai
B.S.G.D's Junior College
Malad, Mumbai03-2015
SSC - Malad, Mumbai
St. Josephs High School
Malad, Mumbai04-2013
Skills
- Schedule management
- Finance
- Project management
- Negotiation strategies
- Effective communication
Hobbies and Interests
Adventure sports
Languages
- Gujarati
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
- French
Timeline
Senior Associate
Naik Naik & Co.
03.2022 - Current
Legal Intern
ANM GLOBAL
12.2021 - 02.2022
Legal Intern
Panicker & Associates
08.2019 - 03.2020
Legal Intern
VPV Legal & Associates
10.2018 - 12.2018
LLB - Mumbai, Mumbai
Jitendra Chauhan College of Law
BACHELOR'S OF COMMERCE -
Nagindas Khandwala Degree College
HSC - Malad, Mumbai
B.S.G.D's Junior College
SSC - Malad, Mumbai
St. Josephs High School