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The firm advises large global and Indian corporations on all aspects of competition law including merger control, cartel investigations and leniencies, anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominance, general competition advisory and compliance and investigation / audit work. We appear before the Competition Commission of India, the Director General and various judicial forums including the appellate tribunal and the Supreme Court.

Work Highlights:

 

    • Obtaining merger control approval for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company’s proposed acquisition of Juniper Networks.
    • Obtaining merger control approval for DSV’s proposed acquisition of Schenker AG from Deutsche Bahn AG.
    • Obtaining merger control approval for Tiga’s acquisition of certain preferred stock of Dream Sports Inc. from an existing shareholder.
    • Obtaining merger control approval for HDFC Limited and HDFC Bank for their amalgamation.
    • Obtaining merger control approval for a leading GCC sovereign wealth fund for an investment in the green hydrogen space in India.
    • Obtaining merger control approvals for HDFC Bank and Credila for the acquisition by EQT and ChrysCapital collectively of a 90% stake, and by Shinhan Bank of a minority stake, in Credila.
    • Obtaining merger control approval for Unifeeder, a DP World subsidiary, for its acquisition of certain Transworld group entities.
    • Conducting an antitrust compliance investigation into the activities of an Indian subsidiary of a multinational industrial engineering conglomerate.

Chambers Review

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Competition/Antitrust - India

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Touchstone Partners' team in Delhi is noted for its expertise in merger control matters in India, as well as antitrust enforcement work. Its team regularly acts for blue-chip multinationals across multiple sectors on their Indian competition law requirements, notably including the evaluation of regulatory risk. The team also advises on client interactions with the CCI and other regulatory bodies. The team is well practised in advising on cartel and abuse of dominance investigations.

Work Highlights

  • Touchstone Partners advised Hewlett Packard Enterprise, a provider of network infrastructure, on its acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of, and sole control over, Juniper Networks.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Vinod Dhall
S
Vinod Dhall
S
Senior Statespeople

Vinod Dhall in Delhi is highly respected by market sources and clients alike for his comprehensive knowledge, often acting as a senior adviser in complex cartel investigations.

Mr. Vinod Dhall’s extensive expertise in competition law and regulatory matters adds significant value.

Vinod Dhall is a very strong senior personality with clear dedication to providing the service to the client that is expected and needed.

Gaurav Desai
3
Gaurav Desai
3
Band 3
Gaurav Desai in New Delhi is noted for his expertise in M&A and merger control-related matters. He also has experience advising large multinationals on compliance and antitrust litigation.

His ability to navigate complex legal issues while ensuring alignment with business objectives makes him an invaluable member of the team.

Gaurav's professional acumen is evidenced in the balanced and considered advice he gives on competition law matters.

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Vinod Dhall
S
Vinod Dhall
S
Senior Statespeople
Gaurav Desai
3
Gaurav Desai
3
Band 3

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