Lavin Hirani, a legal expert in the media and entertainment industry, has launched Hirani & Associates, a boutique law firm based in Bandra, Mumbai.
Specializing in Media, Entertainment, Sports, Trademarks, and Technology Law, the firm is poised to deliver a full spectrum of legal services to clients across these dynamic sectors.
Hirani brings a wealth of experience to this endeavour, having previously served as Practice Head (Media & Entertainment) at MDP Legal, with notable tenures as Head of Legal at Red Chillies Entertainment and Associate Partner at Naik Naik & Co. His practice spans the entirety of entertainment law, including film and content production, licensing, distribution, copyright transactions, and high-profile media litigation not just in Mumbai.
Advising some of the most prominent figures and entities in the industry, Hirani has built long-standing relationships with producers, studios, platforms. He has personally represented various high-profile celebrities, including Shah Rukh Khan, Sunny Deol, Shraddha Kapoor, Raveena Tandon, Rana Daggubati, Rishabh Pant, Samantha Prabhu and others solidifying his reputation as a trusted legal advisor.
Commenting on the launch of his boutique firm, Hirani commented,
“I am very grateful for the tremendous support I have received from my clients, colleagues, and the team, which has enabled me to take this step. The media and tech industries are on the cusp of transformative growth and have only just touched the tip of the iceberg. Having worked extensively across diverse facets of these fields, establishing Hirani & Associates was a natural progression for us.”
The firm is supported by a team of legal professionals, comprising Anjana Menon (Principal Associate), Varun Gopala Krishnan (Senior Associate), Ishan Puranik (Associate), Niharika Tiwari (Associate), Karisma Shah (Associate), Prachiti Joshi (Associate), and Suhavi Arya (Associate).
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