Testimonials
Aadarsh Rajan, type designer.
The design world is infamous for what can only be called a 'soft-exploitation' of its designers. Contracts are often one-sided and employers unyielding. However, Pankhuri not only assisted me through a tenuous legal process, but also educated me to be vigilant against the perils of bad contracts in the future. Love a lawyer who can explain the law with simplicity and care.
The design world is infamous for what can only be called a 'soft-exploitation' of its designers. Contracts are often one-sided and employers unyielding. However, Pankhuri not only assisted me through a tenuous legal process, but also educated me to be vigilant against the perils of bad contracts in the future. Love a lawyer who can explain the law with simplicity and care.
Pankhuri is one of the finest and sharpest Indian lawyers I have had the pleasure of working with for many years. It is clear from her manner of working that she has deep understanding of not only the philosophy of law but also the various nuances and commercial layers in a transaction. From negotiating complex contracts to rigorous diligence practices, Pankhuri and the firm consistently pre-empt and ensure our best interests.
Abhishek Banerjee, founder, Casting Bay and actor.
While I do run an organisation as its founder, as a purely creative person, legal paperwork was always a nightmare. However, in the early stages when Casting Bay was being founded, Pankhuri and her team's hand-holding made the process much smoother. She explained to me with great patience all the risks, hidden contingencies and helped in charting out a long term roadmap for our business. Working with them has always been extremely professional, with never any undue delays in responses or compromise in priority. Now, even in my personal acting career, Pankhuri handles all my contracts with various production houses and media platforms. The professional trust and comfort has only increased over the years, with Pankhuri advising beyond legal issues and saving various transactions at critical stages. It has been an enlightening journey to work with Maker's Legal for myself and various colleagues in the film industry.
While I do run an organisation as its founder, as a purely creative person, legal paperwork was always a nightmare. However, in the early stages when Casting Bay was being founded, Pankhuri and her team's hand-holding made the process much smoother. She explained to me with great patience all the risks, hidden contingencies and helped in charting out a long term roadmap for our business. Working with them has always been extremely professional, with never any undue delays in responses or compromise in priority. Now, even in my personal acting career, Pankhuri handles all my contracts with various production houses and media platforms. The professional trust and comfort has only increased over the years, with Pankhuri advising beyond legal issues and saving various transactions at critical stages. It has been an enlightening journey to work with Maker's Legal for myself and various colleagues in the film industry.
Contracts are tedious minefields that I dread, and I am grateful to have found a legal eagle like Pankhuri, who has helped me negotiate them for a few years now. Her experience in the world of media has proved invaluable on multiple occasions, and her patient, friendly style of working is perfect for someone like me who does not understand the law. Most importantly, I know that she always has my back, so I can rest easy.
As a boutique illustration-design firm with a limited team, we would often find the process of going through and negotiating contracts to be extremely tiresome and time consuming. When we began to work with Pankhuri a few years ago, we realised that there was a lot more between the lines in these contracts. Pankhuri helped us break down complex concepts and legal language into the simplest words and at times even helped us negotiate a higher design fee by simple tweaking of terms in the contracts. She really understands how creative people think, feel and function and goes out of her way to back you and your work.
It’s always fun working with Maker's Legal. It’s efficient, quick and always collaborative. They're always looking out for our best interests. Pankhuri understands very well what we do and the range of services we provide which helps greatly while negotiating contracts across commercial, editorial and placement.
In the practice of art, rights related issues often find little to no headspace. These conversations surface when there are 'problems' that stem from not ever having discussed an artist's 'rights' - which is most typically quite late. I was introduced to Pankhuri through TARQ and Hena during a weekend of Artists rights talks and have since worked with her on a personal basis. It is true that not all lawyers will get artists, just like not all general physicians will understand the complexities of the brain or kidneys. I believe she understands the process and contingencies of making art and can therefore foresee a lot more than others lawyers can. I only wish I'd met her sooner!
At TARQ, we end up working with several artists, clients and collaborators. As a result we end up looking at a range of contracts, and working with Pankhuri has enabled us to empower our artists to seek the relevant legal advice from someone who understands the complexities of their work. It has been an incredible experience working with her guidance over the last year, and I look forward to continuing the same.
I froze when I saw a contract for the first time in life. I have signed it without reading a single page. I knew I would want to always sign my contracts without taking the pain of reading it. For that I need a trustworthy lawyer who completely understands what I need now and also in the future. Pankhuri and her team have been exactly that. They are effortless to work with and always take care of all my concerns in a project. This saves me a lot of time and mental stress, and I am able to concentrate on my work.
Pankhuri has made our life so much easier ! We get into agreements for most of our jobs and it’s so essential to have a lawyer who knows the business on our side. She is sharp and unrelenting with the big clients and their lawyers which is so imperative in this industry where the big clients are used to getting their own way.
MAZUMDAR BRAVO ARCHITECTS, ARCHITECTURE FIRM.
Working with Pankhuri has been wonderful. When we started working with her, it was a great relief for us to find a lawyer who just ‘gets it’. She’s cleaned up our contracts, held our hands through negotiations, and in general, just really helped us pay much more attention to the design of our business. We’re glad to have found someone who knows what they’re doing and has our back.
Working with Pankhuri has been wonderful. When we started working with her, it was a great relief for us to find a lawyer who just ‘gets it’. She’s cleaned up our contracts, held our hands through negotiations, and in general, just really helped us pay much more attention to the design of our business. We’re glad to have found someone who knows what they’re doing and has our back.
Working with Pankhuri has been a fantastic experience. From the very beginning, she understood exactly what we needed and made the whole process so much easier. She drafted our contracts, provided clear guidance during negotiations, and helped us think more deeply about the overall design of our agreements. It’s been a relief to have someone so dependable on our side. We’re glad to have found her and can’t recommend her highly enough!
Pooja shetty and Neil Pagedar, Founders, STOTOMATA STUDIOS (creators, OK COMPUTER).
Pankhuri is that rare kind of lawyer who truly understands the creative world. With one foot in art and culture and the other firmly grounded in law, she bridges the gap between the two seamlessly. She doesn’t just navigate legal complexities—she challenges them, always seeing the bigger picture. She understands that laws must evolve alongside new technologies and artistic expression. Working with her isn’t just about legal support; it’s about having an advocate who pushes boundaries and makes space for fresh perspectives and deeper insight.
Pankhuri is that rare kind of lawyer who truly understands the creative world. With one foot in art and culture and the other firmly grounded in law, she bridges the gap between the two seamlessly. She doesn’t just navigate legal complexities—she challenges them, always seeing the bigger picture. She understands that laws must evolve alongside new technologies and artistic expression. Working with her isn’t just about legal support; it’s about having an advocate who pushes boundaries and makes space for fresh perspectives and deeper insight.
Working with Maker's Legal at Kommune has been an absolute joy—it's a breath of fresh air to partner with a team that not only aligns with our vision but genuinely cares about our projects. Whether we're handling a straightforward one-off contract or a multi-year, high-stakes brand campaign, they dive into every detail, breaking down complex legal jargon into accessible language that empowers every decision-maker. They truly feel like an extension of our team, welcoming candid questions while balancing professionalism with a warm, personal touch. With a passion for championing the creative economy that mirrors our own, Maker's Legal is not just a legal partner but a true creative ally, and we wholeheartedly recommend their thoughtful, client-focused services.
Saurabh Monga, cinematographer.
I never had a lawyer to help me with my contracts or negotiations before Pankhuri came into my life and made me truly understand the value of one. Pankhuri has made things that much easier and taken a huge burden off of my shoulders when it comes to dealing with Producers, Production Houses, Studios, etc. She really understands our business which is key to the whole working relationship. She’s always got my back which is a blessing in this cutthroat industry. A true ally!
I never had a lawyer to help me with my contracts or negotiations before Pankhuri came into my life and made me truly understand the value of one. Pankhuri has made things that much easier and taken a huge burden off of my shoulders when it comes to dealing with Producers, Production Houses, Studios, etc. She really understands our business which is key to the whole working relationship. She’s always got my back which is a blessing in this cutthroat industry. A true ally!
SUNHIL SIPPY, PHOTOGRAPHER
It has been such a pleasure working with Pankhuri over the last year. Her manner, sensitivity and strength of character are huge assets for a creative person like me - someone with very little interest in handling many of the unpleasant but necessary aspects of creative work. She is always present, available and able to see things for what they are, offering advice accordingly. Having her at the other end of the line whenever I need support, advice or even just to voice vague apprehensions has been immensely helpful.
In the past, I always tried to wing it, believing these things didn’t matter, but truth be told, having her involved in my unfolding narrative enables me tremendously. Overall with her around, I feel bolder, more adventurous, and better able to pursue my creative journey with greater passion and confidence.
It has been such a pleasure working with Pankhuri over the last year. Her manner, sensitivity and strength of character are huge assets for a creative person like me - someone with very little interest in handling many of the unpleasant but necessary aspects of creative work. She is always present, available and able to see things for what they are, offering advice accordingly. Having her at the other end of the line whenever I need support, advice or even just to voice vague apprehensions has been immensely helpful.
In the past, I always tried to wing it, believing these things didn’t matter, but truth be told, having her involved in my unfolding narrative enables me tremendously. Overall with her around, I feel bolder, more adventurous, and better able to pursue my creative journey with greater passion and confidence.