Competition/Antitrust
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : India
Band 3
Email address
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+91 11 4260 3045About
Provided by Touchstone Partners
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 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.
- Obtaining merger control approval for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company’s proposed acquisition of Juniper Networks, Inc.
- Obtaining merger control approval for Tiga Acquisition Corp. III’s proposed acquisition of certain preferred stock of Dream Sports Inc. from an existing shareholder.
- Obtaining merger control approval for HDFC Limited and HDFC Bank for the amalgamation of HDFC Limited into and with HDFC Bank.
- 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 HDFC Credila for the acquisition by the EQT group and ChrysCapital collectively of a 90% stake, and by Shinhan Bank of a minority stake, in HDFC 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
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 Housing Development Finance Corporationon obtaining merger control clearance for the acquisition of certain additional shares in HDFC Life Insurance Company.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a very strong understanding of the process and the ability to handle complexities."
"Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is astounding. They are extremely effective, detailed, thorough, comprehensive and very articulate."
"They have a very strong understanding of the process and the ability to handle complexities."
"Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is astounding. They are extremely effective, detailed, thorough, comprehensive and very articulate."
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 in complex cartel investigations.
"His incredible experience with the regulatory body and the evolution of competition law in India offers a significant perspective and upside to the entire matter."
"He's a dedicated, knowledgeable expert on antitrust and competition law practices."
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's very approachable and agile and quick to revert, which is what we need on a fast-paced, high-value transaction."
"He's a capable and able person with strong knowledge of competition law and antitrust provisions."
Ranked Lawyers at
Touchstone Partners
India