mahafrin sidhwa
@mahafrinsidhwa
Versatile lawyer in the legal profession with 15 years of experience in general corporate advisory with a focus on IP / technology.
What I'm looking for
I am a versatile corporate lawyer with 14–15 years' experience advising on corporate advisory, intellectual property, media, entertainment and technology transactions. I align legal strategy with business objectives across diverse industries and support commercial growth.
My work has included negotiating licensing, merchandising and distribution agreements, handling M&A due diligence and rights management, and structuring SaaS, IT and Web3 contracts. I have supported major clients and platforms in complex commercial deals and content distribution arrangements.
I am a certified Data Protection Officer with GDPR foundation-level qualification and have drafted privacy policies, compliance frameworks and employment/HR policies to meet Indian and GDPR requirements. I regularly advise on IP structuring, trademark filings, litigation support and dispute resolution including arbitration.
I have led legal teams and held senior legal roles in entertainment and media companies, contributing to corporate restructurings, M&A transactions and high-value commercial negotiations. I bring pragmatic, business-focused legal counsel and a track record of managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Manager - Legal
Universal Music Group
Aug 2024 - Apr 2025 (8 months)
Managed legal documentation and negotiated licensing, merchandising and brand collaboration agreements for multiple music labels; supported M&A activities and provided legal guidance on AI-related rights issues.
Senior Manager & HOD - Legal
OML Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
Jul 2021 - Aug 2024 (3 years 1 month)
Led legal for talent, production and digital projects including OTT and NFT-related IP, negotiated major brand and platform agreements, and implemented data protection and employment documentation for compliance.
Manager - Legal
IN10 Media Pvt. Ltd.
Feb 2020 - Jul 2021 (1 year 5 months)
Drafted and negotiated TV and OTT content acquisition, distribution and partnership agreements and structured deals for SVOD/AVOD distribution and payments integrations.
Legal Consultant
Singh & Singh Malhotra Hegde
Apr 2019 - Jan 2020 (9 months)
Provided corporate legal advisory to television production and streaming clients, managed trademark filings and supported IP litigation and employment law audits.
Head - Legal & Compliance
Exceed Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
Sep 2017 - Mar 2019 (1 year 6 months)
Negotiated celebrity and brand contracts, handled M&A documentation and managed litigation and arbitration matters involving brand and celebrity representation.
Independent Legal Consultant
Independent Legal Consultant
Feb 2016 - Jul 2017 (1 year 5 months)
Provided contract, compliance and financing documentation support to startups, e-commerce ventures and aviation sales clients, including shareholder and guarantee agreements.
Legal Assistant
Naik & Naik Co
Dec 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year)
Drafted commercial contracts and advised on corporate structuring and cross-industry M&A matters.
Associate - Legal
J. Sagar Associates
Apr 2011 - Sep 2014 (3 years 5 months)
Worked on private equity, M&A, IP assignments and corporate advisory across industries, supporting deal execution and documentation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SNDT Law School
Master of Laws, Law
Completed LL.M. focusing on advanced legal studies and specialization in law-related subjects.
K.C. Law College
Bachelor of Laws, Law
Completed LL.B. with coursework in corporate, intellectual property, and media law.
K.C. Law College
Postgraduate Diploma, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Completed postgraduate diploma in alternative dispute resolution focusing on mediation and arbitration practices.
H.R. College of Commerce & Economics
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Completed undergraduate commerce degree covering accounting, finance, and business fundamentals.
National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR)
Advanced Diploma, Media Law
Completed an advanced diploma in media law covering legal issues in media, entertainment, and communications.
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