Poovayya & Co. is an Indian law firm known for a strong mix of corporate advisory and disputes work, with particular depth in technology and telecom matters. Founded in 1996 by Sajan Poovayya, the firm is headquartered in Bengaluru with a presence in New Delhi, and serves domestic and international clients across regulated and innovation-led sectors. Its team advises on mergers and acquisitions, real estate, employment, intellectual property, and complex litigation and arbitration.

The firm operates with a partner-led model that emphasizes practical strategy and rigorous legal analysis. Matters commonly include high-stakes corporate transactions, technology and media regulatory issues, and contentious mandates before courts and tribunals. Clients engage the firm for its ability to align legal solutions with commercial objectives while navigating India-specific regulatory frameworks.

Poovayya & Co. focuses on responsive service, hands-on senior oversight, and coordinated execution across practice areas. Whether structuring cross-border deals, addressing data and platform compliance, or managing time-sensitive disputes, the firm prioritizes clear advice, precise documentation, and efficient case management to deliver outcomes that stand up to scrutiny.

About Poovayya & Co.

Founded in 1996

60 people in their team


Practice areas
Media, Technology and Telecoms
Corporate & Commercial
Lawsuits & Disputes
Employment & Labor
Intellectual Property

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Media, Technology and Telecoms

Advertising and Marketing
Biotechnology
Cyber Law, Data Privacy and Data Protection
Fintech
Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Outsourcing
Technology Transactions
Telecommunications and Broadcast
Sports Law
E-commerce & Internet Law
Space Law
Data Center & Digital Infrastructure

Corporate & Commercial

Poovayya & Co. counsels on the full deal lifecycle, from initial term sheets to closing and post-merger integration. The practice handles share and asset purchases, joint ventures, venture capital and private equity investments, and commercial contracting. Clients rely on the firm for targeted due diligence, negotiation support, corporate governance advice, and regulatory filings that keep transactions timely and compliant.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Lawsuits & Disputes

The disputes team manages complex commercial litigation and domestic arbitration, including urgent interim relief, shareholder and contract claims, and regulatory challenges. The firm builds case strategies grounded in meticulous pleadings and evidence management, appears before commercial courts and appellate forums, and coordinates with experts to quantify damages and business impact. Settlement-focused approaches are pursued where they deliver better value or speed.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Employment & Labor

The firm assists employers with workforce structuring, employment contracts and policies, compensation and benefits, and workplace conduct frameworks. It advises on employee transfers in business reorganizations, separation strategies, and compliance with statutory obligations. When disputes arise, the team represents clients in investigations and proceedings, aiming to resolve matters efficiently while reducing operational disruption.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Intellectual Property

Poovayya & Co. helps clients protect and commercialize intellectual assets across trademarks, copyright, and technology know-how. Services include brand clearance, prosecution support through local agents, licensing and technology transfer agreements, and IP aspects of corporate transactions. The team also handles enforcement strategies such as takedown actions and civil claims designed to deter infringement and safeguard market position.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

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