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India Practice

PLG is the leading India-focused legal practice in California. Our firm regularly assists clients in bridging the divide between Hollywood and Bollywood.

We are the premier choice for talent and entertainment companies looking to engage with the Indian film industry which is projected to exceed $3.55 billion in the coming years.

Our work includes.

  • Advises leading Bollywood studios and producers on cross-border film and TV co-productions.
  • Structures and negotiates international entertainment deals involving Indian and U.S. entities.
  • Counsels’ Indian talent agencies, media companies, and distributors on U.S. legal compliance.
  • Provides legal support on intellectual property rights, licensing, and content protection.
  • Represents Indian clients in U.S.-based employment, labor, and entertainment disputes.
  • Active in promoting U.S.–India cultural and business exchange in the entertainment sector.

Representative Matters

  • Guanajuato International Film Festival: A prominent film festival celebrating cinematic arts.
  • International Antalya Film Festival: One of Turkey’s leading film festivals.
  • Yash Raj Films (YRF): India’s top film studio. Arnold Peter served as interim President of YRF Entertainment (U.S.) and helped launch its Hollywood productions, including Grace of Monaco and The Longest Week.
  • Reliance MediaWorks: Part of the Reliance ADA Group, this media company partnered with Peter Law Group during its entry into Hollywood.
  • Indian director Anurag Kashyap in global distribution and co-productions, including for titles like Delhi Belly and Khoya.
  • Vinod Chopra Films/Productions:  Arnold Peter advised Vidhu Vinod Chopra on international distribution of the iconic film Three Idiots and his Hollywood debut Broken Horses, marking a rare India-to-Hollywood directorial project.
  • Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces: Part of the Tata Group, Taj engaged Peter Law Group for employment and compliance matters related to its U.S. hospitality operations.
  • Bedabrata “Bedo” Pain:  former NASA scientist turned filmmaker, Pain worked with Arnold Peter on international legal matters surrounding the release and distribution of his historical award-winning film Chittagong.