Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, Competition/Antitrust

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Competition/Antitrust - India

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas has a standout practice with experience covering the full spectrum of Indian competition law. The firm is fully equipped to assist domestic and international clients involved in the largest of cross-border transactions or the most complex and sensitive of disputes. Its competition team is particularly noted for its handling of merger reviews, abuse of dominance issues and leniency applications, and for its good working relationship with the regulatory authorities. Additionally, the team is prized for the breadth of its geographic coverage and its deep personnel strength, with a particularly strong competition team based in Delhi. The firm represents high profile clients across the automotive, natural resources, technology, manufacturing and e-commerce sectors.

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Work Highlights

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co advised Saint-Gobain on the India-related competition law aspects of a transaction involving the indirect acquisition of certain subsidiaries of Fosroc Group Holdings.

Strengths

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SAM's competition and antitrust team has been consistently delivering high quality legal expertise, strategic insights and client-centric solutions, meeting our business needs effectively

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They have in-depth experience and knowledge in handling competition matters.

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SAM's competition and antitrust team has been consistently delivering high quality legal expertise, strategic insights and client-centric solutions, meeting our business needs effectively

Competition/Antitrust respondent
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They have in-depth experience and knowledge in handling competition matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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Pallavi Shroff

Eminent Practitioners

Pallavi Shroff is the firm's managing partner, who has more than four decades of experience and is highly regarded by market sources. She is based in Delhi and often assists clients with investigations by the CCI.

Her strong advocacy, sharp legal acumen, and engagement with policymakers and regulatory bodies make her a formidable force in the legal industry.

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Harman Sandhu

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Harman Sandhu is regarded as one of Delhi's leading competition lawyers and is known for advising clients from numerous sectors on CCI investigations, as well as on global transactions.

He is extremely knowledgeable on the subject and receptive to ideas from the clients.

Harman demonstrates foresight in anticipating client needs, which is coupled with a strong grasp of the industry landscape. His innovative approach means he can think beyond conventional solutions.

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Naval Chopra

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Naval Chopra in Delhi often works for large international clients in the technology sector on a range of competition disputes including abuse of dominance.

Naval is, simply put, one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with.

Naval is a top lawyer. He has the best mind for competition law in India.

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Shweta Shroff Chopra

Band 2

Shweta Shroff Chopra operates from the firm's Delhi office, where she has advised blue-chip clients on sensitive investigations including alleged cartelisation, as well as merger control.

Shweta brings thoughtfulness and perspective into clients' engagements.

Shweta is superb to work with.

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Rohan Arora

Band 4

Rohan Arora regularly advises a variety of clients on issues relating to cartelisation allegations and abuse of dominance claims. He is based in Delhi.

Rohan is fantastic to work with. He's savvy, sharp and practical.

Rohan provides very reliable and credible advice which aligns with our business requirements.

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