Navigating the intricacies of Competition Law in India demands specialized counsel with a comprehensive understanding of anticompetitive agreements, abuse of dominance, and merger control. At Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, our Competition Law team boasts unparalleled expertise and a track record of successfully guiding clients through complex transactions, investigations, and litigation.
Team Expertise: Led by Senior Adviser John Handoll and Partners Naval Satarawala Chopra and Shweta Shroff Chopra, our team comprises over 50 dedicated lawyers, including 12 partners. With a deep understanding of various economic sectors, including heavy industry, energy, pharmaceuticals, and financial services, we provide tailored solutions to meet our clients’ diverse needs.
Key Services:
1. Anti-Competitive Agreements:
- Cartels: We advise on cartel violations, conduct internal audits, and guide clients through the leniency process.
- Other Agreements: Our expertise covers joint ventures, cooperation agreements, and vertical agreements, ensuring compliance with competition rules.
2. Abuse of Dominant Position:
- We assess dominance and provide counsel on unfair pricing, refusal to supply, tying, and leveraging dominant positions.
- Our team represents both complainants and respondents in abuse of dominance cases before the CCI and appellate authorities.
3. Merger Control:
- We assist in preparing merger filings, address procedural and substantive issues before the CCI, and advise on remedies.
- Our collaboration with the Corporate team ensures seamless integration of competition aspects into transaction documentation and due diligence.
4. Damages Actions:
- We represent clients in damages actions, ensuring their rights to due process are respected throughout proceedings.
5. Compliance and Policy Advocacy:
- Our proactive approach includes risk assessment, compliance audits, training, and advocacy efforts to influence policy-making.
- We actively engage with regulatory bodies and industry associations to shape competition policy and address sector-specific challenges.
With a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of competition dynamics, we provide strategic counsel to help clients navigate the evolving landscape of Competition Law in India.
