Ameet Naik

Introduction

Ameet Naik is the founder and managing partner of Naik Naik & Co, a premier Mumbai-based law firm with over 75 skilled lawyers. Naik is also the founder and managing partner of Anand and Naik, a JV between Naik Naik & Co and Anand & Anand. With more than 30 years of legal expertise, he is highly regarded by all international publications for his work in dispute resolution, arbitration and corporate advisory, providing counsel to major industries across India and globally.

Naik has represented prominent corporate clients, including the Future Group in its high stakes dispute with Amazon, and has advised companies such as Hardy Exploration & Production India, Essar Group, SGX, MCX, and Financial Technologies in complex arbitrations. His expertise extends to sectors like technology, finance and energy, where he has successfully led numerous cross-border disputes and high-value arbitrations.

In addition to his corporate work, Naik is a leading figure in media and entertainment law. He has represented top production houses and artists, including Warner Bros, T-Series, Applause Entertainment, Amitabh Bachchan, and Deepika Padukone. He has successfully defended high profile films and web series like Adipurush, Pathan, Gangubai Kathiawadi, The Kerala Story, Padmaavat and RRR, securing landmark judgments in media law. He has also made a significant contribution in the evolution of personal rights in India with successful orders for celebrities such as Bachchan, Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff.

Beyond his legal practice, Naik is a partner at SNK Advisors, an investment banking venture, and actively contributes to academia as a visiting faculty member at ILS Law College, Pune, and other leading law schools. He is recognised for his sharp business acumen, having guided clients through intricate corporate challenges and major legal reforms.

A frequent speaker at national and international forums, Naik is known for his thought leadership and strategic counsel, making him a trusted advisor to corporate giants and media powerhouses alike.