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DSK Legal

Competition/Antitrust

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DSK Legal

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DSK Legal has been a formidable presence in the field of antitrust and competition law in India since its pioneering involvement in a landmark case before the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in 2009. Over the years, our practice has expanded to include representation before a range of tribunals, including the CCI, Appellate Tribunal, Regional High Courts, and the Supreme Court of India, establishing a strong jurisprudential footprint in this domain.

Our strength lies in our deep understanding of our clients’ business needs, which allows us to integrate sector-specific insights with our legal expertise. We offer a comprehensive approach to competition law, addressing issues such as anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominant position, combination filings, policy formulation, compliance, agreement structuring, dispute resolution, and representation across various legal forums.


A key highlight of our competition law practice is our extensive representation of the CCI in some of the most high-profile cases, where we have contributed to the imposition of substantial penalties. This long-standing engagement has played a pivotal role in shaping competition law jurisprudence in India. Furthermore, our ability to seamlessly integrate antitrust matters with Corporate M&A, White-Collar Crimes, TMT, and Dispute Resolution practices further enhances our capability to deliver holistic and cost-effective legal solutions.

Clients (11)

  • DHL Express (India) Pvt. Ltd.
  • Deepak Fertilizers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited
  • Bayer AG
  • GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited
  • JSW Paints Private Limited
  • J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited & JCB India Limited
  • Producers Guild of India
  • NSPIRA
  • East India Petroleum Private Limited
  • OpenX Technologies Inc.
  • Alps Alpine Co. Ltd., Japan

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Competition/Antitrust - India

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

DSK Legal's notable competition team handles a wide range of competition issues, such as abuse of dominance, pricing and cartel investigations. It is recognised for its litigation capability and has experience representing both private companies and regulators. It is also equipped to assist clients with merger control matters.

Work Highlights

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  • DSK Legal represented JSW Paints in an appeal against the order of the CCI in an abuse of dominance case, in a matter related to the alleged pressure put by Asian Paints on dealers to persuade them not to deal with JSW's products.

Strengths

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  • DSK Legal is practical, solution-oriented and gives pragmatic and innovative legal advice. Its lawyers have specialised knowledge and always provide quick and clear responses.

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  • The firm boasts a well-balanced competition team with a strong mix of strategic experts, experienced litigators, and talented young professionals.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Abdullah Hussain
    Band 3Abdullah Hussain

    Abdullah Hussain

    Abdullah Hussain in Delhi has a wealth of experience advising on cartel, abuse of dominance and merger control issues in India.
  • Band 4Kanika Chaudhary Nayar
    Band 4Kanika Chaudhary Nayar

    Kanika Chaudhary Nayar

    Kanika Chaudhary Nayar has solid expertise regarding merger filings, as well as competition investigations, including abuse of dominance. She is based in Delhi.

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