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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys

International Trade

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : India


Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys

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India is a major trading partner for countries across the globe. Hence, from time to time there arises, wide range of business and bureaucratic dilemmas. The firm’s team of professionals in the customs and international trade practice cater to WTO and International Trade disputes arising out of or involving India. The firm’s attorneys have handled more than 400 anti-dumping and anti- subsidy investigations initiated by India, EU, USA, Korea, Indonesia, South Africa and Turkey. The team also handles wide variety of matters pertaining to HS Classification, Customs Valuation, FTA, safeguards investigations, market access and national treatment.

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International Trade - India

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys maintains a respected practice with expertise covering WTO, anti-subsidy and anti-dumping investigations. The team is particularly well known for contentious work, representing exporters and domestic producers, as well as foreign governments. The firm has experience in trade remedy matters across a variety of industrial sectors, including steel, textiles, petrochemicals and manufacturing.

Work Highlights

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  • Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys assisted Plasser India with submitting applications for obtaining exemptions from restrictions under the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024.

Strengths

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  • They have the ability to translate complex legal knowledge into practical, strategic solutions that help us stay compliant, minimise risk and achieve our goals.

    International Trade respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The team have an excellent grasp of and expertise in indirect taxation, tariffs and remedies. They are leaders in their field and have an in-depth reservoir of experience and knowledge.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersV Lakshmikumaran
    Eminent PractitionersV Lakshmikumaran

    V Lakshmikumaran

    V Lakshmikumaran is head of the firm's international trade department and is widely recognised as an expert in cross-border tax and anti-dumping issues and trade investigations.

    • He is knowledgeable, updated, innovative, gives complete hearing to the issues with patience and always comes up with a solution.

      International Trade respondentAsia-Pacific
    • He's an authority in his field, one of the beacons in the legal world in indirect taxation, with a remarkable memory and deep understanding of commercial aspects.

      International Trade respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 3Ankur Sharma
    Band 3Ankur Sharma

    Ankur Sharma

    Ankur Sharma specialises in acting for importers and exporters, as well as government entities, in response to anti-dumping and countervailing investigations by the Indian authorities.

    • Ankur has the ability to align legal advice with business strategy and commercial outcomes.

      International Trade respondentAsia-Pacific
    • With his deep knowledge and insights, Ankur showed strong leadership in handling complex anti-dumping matters.

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  • Band 3Devinder Bagia
    Band 3Devinder Bagia

    Devinder Bagia

    Devinder Bagia is an executive partner at the firm's New Delhi office with a strong track record of advising on DGTR investigations and trade remedy matters, including WTO disputes.

    • He's a sharp person with the ability to put forth his comments in a methodically appropriate pattern to both the client and while debating with opponents and authorities.

      International Trade respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Devinder understands the client's requirements, is very approachable and responsive, has an excellent team working for him and understands the issue at hand, legally and commercially.

      International Trade respondentAsia-Pacific

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