Ishan Johri
Ishan Johri
, MumbaiPartner | Technology, Media and Telecom, Corporate & Commercial
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education
- ILS Law College, University of Pune (2014)
Ishan Johri is a Partner in Mumbai. Ishan specializes in regulatory and commercial advisory in the Technology, Media & Entertainment and Telecom Sector. She focusses on regulatory, advisory and commercial contracting in the Technology, Media & Entertainment sector.
Ishan has experience in advising both domestic and foreign clients in setting up businesses in India, strategic acquisitions, commercial contracts, and advisory on legal and regulatory compliances in India. She has advised several technology and media clients, such as OTT platforms, social media platforms, digital media, music labels, print media, broadcasting companies, technology and AI companies, filmmakers and celebrities. Ishan advises on a range of matters including commercialization of technology, software licensing, technology collaborations, licensing and acquisition and distribution of content, production of content, advertising and branding deals, talent engagements and celebrity partnerships, joint ventures and strategic acquisitions.
Professional Affiliations
- Bar Council of Maharashtra
Representative Matters
Ishan Johri has represented and advised the following clients
Reliance Industries Limited and Viacom 18 Media Private Limited
Advised on structuring and negotiating their INR 11,500 crore strategic joint venture with The Walt Disney Company to merge the digital streaming and television assets of The Walt Disney Company and certain group entities with Viacom 18 Media Private Limited
Saregama India Limited
Advised on its strategic investment in Bhansali Productions, founded by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, through subscription to CCPS for a INR 325 Crores, along with acquisition of rights by Saregama for all music produced by Bhansali Productions
RPSG Group’s Editorji Technologies Private Limited
Advised on acquisition of several assets comprising the India Lifestyle Network media division of Mensa Brand Technologies Private Limited including digital media publications 'MensXP' and 'iDiva', and the influencer marketing agency 'Hypp'
UFO Moviez India Limited
Advised on connection with its agreement with NeuralGarage Private Limited to co-develop and commercialize an innovative, language-agnostic AI solution
Panja Sports Private Limited
Advised on end-to-end setting up the Pro Panja League as well as monetizing and distributing the Pro Panja League through franchisee agreements, distribution agreements etc
