Competition/Antitrust - India
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, including household names such as Reliance Industries and HDFC Capital Advisors 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.
Strengths
"Touchstone Partners identify risks and mitigate them."
"They are very quick and have good quality."
Work highlights
Touchstone Partners advised Global Environment Fund on the merger control aspects of its proposed acquisition of a minority stake in Hero Motors.
Notable practitioners
Vinod Dhall in Delhi is highly respected by market sources and clients alike for his comprehensive knowledge, often acting as a senior adviser on complex cartel investigations. "He comes with years of experience and a sound knowledge on antitrust issues."
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. "He is a very practical lawyer who appreciates the commercial side of things."
