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Economic Laws Practice

International Trade

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : India


Economic Laws Practice

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(ELP) is a pioneering firm in the realm of international trade, customs, and policy in India. With a track record of excellence since its inception, our market-leading practice in International Trade and Customs has experienced exponential growth. Our team comprises highly specialized resources dedicated to advising clients on international trade regulations, facilitating market access, and mitigating risks arising from global trade developments. 

Our expertise in this domain have empowered us to assist numerous esteemed global companies in evaluating and managing risks related to potential trade remedial proceedings affecting their exports worldwide. Our trade litigation practice is well-regarded and actively involved in numerous trade remedial litigations across India, representing clients at all levels from the Anti-dumping, Anti-Subsidy, and Safeguard authorities to the esteemed Supreme Court of India. 

ELP takes pride in representing the Government of India in various WTO disputes before the WTO panels and Appellate Body. We were among the first firms appointed by the Indian Government to provide counsel on the WTO compatibility of India’s largest export incentive program. Additionally, we are honored to serve as co-advisors to the UK government in its negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement with India. 

Clients (21)

  • Adani Group
  • Government of India
  • Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation
  • JFE Steel Corporation
  • Invista S.a.r.l
  • Qatar Chemical and Petrochemical Marketing and Distribution
  • SEEF Limited
  • ATC Tires Pvt. Ltd.
  • Mitsui & Co.
  • Honda Trading Corporation
  • Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.
  • Tosoh Corporation
  • Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C.
  • Hindustan Unilever Limited
  • Vedanta Limited
  • Marubeni-Itochu Steel Inc.
  • Outokumpu OYJ
  • Piramal Enterprises Limited
  • Van Bael & Bellis
  • Kobe Steel Ltd.
  • Baker & McKenzie

Industries (15)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Chemicals
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Forestry & Paper
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mining & Metals
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Utilities

Chambers Review

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International Trade - India

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

The Economic Laws Practice team offers accomplished practitioners with core expertise in trade remedial litigation, representing exporter and importer clients before authorities in anti-dumping, countervailing duties and safeguard matters. The team is also well-placed to advise on export control matters, as well as representing major multinationals regarding customs issues on imports. The firm is experienced at working on trade issues at the national, bilateral and multilateral levels and skilled in handling cases concerning sanctions compliance.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Economic Laws Practice represented TechNova Imaging Systems before the DGTR advocating for the imposition and extension of anti-subsidy duties on 'Digital Offset Printing Plates' from various countries.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • I rank Economic Laws Practice as the top firm in terms of the team and organisation quality.

    International Trade respondentAsia-Pacific
  • They have the breadth and width to handle complicated trade cases, with very knowledgeable and committed team members demonstrating flexibility and diligence.

    International Trade respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersSuhail Nathani
    Eminent PractitionersSuhail Nathani

    Suhail Nathani

    Suhail Nathani is a managing partner of the practice from the Mumbai office and often represents the Indian government in WTO disputes, as well as private companies in anti-dumping investigations.

  • Band 1Sanjay Notani
    Band 1Sanjay Notani

    Sanjay Notani

    Sanjay Notani is particularly well known for his handling of anti-dumping investigations. He also assists clients with procuring export licences as well as advising on free trade agreements. He co-heads the practice and is based in Mumbai.
    • Sanjay demonstrates a high level of knowledge and awareness of macro and micro matters. He's technical and commercial and is able to synthesise and derive options and paths forward.

      International Trade respondentAsia-Pacific
    • He's got a good sense of communicating with clients. He's sensitive to fee arrangements that will be favourable to the client and has a good sense of identifying and accommodating client needs.

      International Trade respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Up and ComingAmbarish Sathianathan
    Up and ComingAmbarish Sathianathan

    Ambarish Sathianathan

    Ambarish Sathianathan is a partner at the firm's Mumbai office. He has notable experience in handling anti-dumping laws and anti-subsidy duties for multinationals, as well as in advising on the trade policy of foreign producers and exporters.

    • Ambarish is very committed and reliable, with excellent attention to detail.

      International Trade respondentAsia-Pacific

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