Naina’s experience ranges from negotiating agreements, considering and advising on technology projects for clients (including SaaS and software licensing), and working on cross-border transactions. Having advised on multiple long term retainers for clients, Naina understands the importance of practical legal advice, particularly for clients working with technology providers.

On the IP side, Naina has a particular interest in media and entertainment, having worked on agreements related to the acquisition and production of films and tv programmes. She also works on franchising, licensing and talent arrangements for consumer-facing brands. In addition, she considers the IP implications of software and products, including those created in collaboration between partners, being used more widely in developing technology.

In relation to data privacy matters, Naina focuses primarily on ongoing data protection compliance for clients. She has an interest in the impact of new product technology on both consumer and data protection rights.

Some of Naina’s work highlights include:

• Acting for an international licensee on the licensing arrangements of a well-known UK bar chain for franchising of the chain in Asia.
• Advising on the acquisitions of businesses by various clients including, software providers, media and advertising businesses and retail companies.
• Assisting with our client’s sale of its multimillion pound UK-wide retail chain.
• Negotiating for clients in their use of SaaS and subscription licences. Advising clients on their plans for long-term technology products.
• Acting for an independent director and producer on a short film project conducting the production legal work for the film. Also assisting with its acquisition by Disney and distribution on Disney+.
• Updating all trade mark licensing arrangements as part of a global telecommunications company’s restructuring.

Naina has previously been seconded to both a global technology company, and, more recently, a leading US-headquartered entertainment group. In this latter role, she worked closely with the business to negotiate and draft commercial agreements with various organisations, including event agencies, software companies and consultants. She also advised on adjacent considerations such as advertising and consumer law, and worked closely with the company’s specialist intellectual property and data protection teams.

Prior to joining Bristows, Naina worked for a multinational group assisting with the creation and development of their loyalty scheme.

She is a member of the Society for Computers & Law as well as IPSoc.