Competition/Antitrust - India
What the Team is Known For
P & A Law Offices has a well-established competition law team in New Delhi, advising conglomerates and large international companies on its operations within India. The team also regularly represents clients before the High Courts and Supreme Court of India regarding investigations and antitrust enforcement. Its lawyers possess notable expertise in abuse of dominance and vertical agreements, as well as cartel enforcement and penalties matters. The firm has experience across a wide range of sectors, including technology and e-commerce, manufacturing and automotive.
Strengths
"P & A has a robust team with a vast breadth of knowledge between them. The team are well informed and reliable, and offer effective and balanced legal solutions."
"I found them to be very knowledgeable about the Indian law and process, and about the nuances and strategic aspects of the case."
Work Highlights
P & A Law Offices advised Amazon Seller Services Private on an ongoing CCI investigation against the client and Flipkart India in relation to the exclusive launch of smartphones.
Notable Practitioners
Anand Pathak is the firm's managing partner and head of the competition practice in Delhi, frequently advising international clients on antitrust investigations, as well as compliance matters. "He's an expert in the field of competition law. He has extensive knowledge and is very result-oriented." "It is with great pleasure that I recommend Mr Anand Pathak, who has made outstanding contributions to the field of competition law in India."
Shashank Gautam regularly provides assistance on CCI-related matters, including investigations. He provides advice to a varied range of clients, such as those in the technology and automotive sectors. He is based in Delhi. "Shashank is an astute lawyer with excellent commercial and business understanding. His strategic thinking and attention to finer nuances have helped navigate and resolve complex legal challenges." "He is an expert in competition law in India and is also good at linking the law with the policy and economic arguments, spotting strong strategic aspects and risks quickly."
