Competition/Antitrust
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : India
Band 3
About
Provided by Axiom5
Axiom5 is a boutique law practice that provides advice and thought leadership on competition law and policy issues in India. Named after Euclid's 5th axiom, "the whole is greater than the part," Axiom5 epitomises an unwavering commitment to approaching antitrust issues with a comprehensive mindset.
Axiom5 lawyers have received high praise for their exceptional ability to analyze antitrust issues within a comprehensive framework, encompassing regulations, governance structures, market dynamics, and economic policies. We offer our clients holistic and meticulously tailored competition law advice, ensuring that they receive valuable strategic solutions. We are focused on the details that make the difference, while not losing sight of the big picture.
Our team consists of 9 experienced antitrust attorneys, complemented by a senior advisor and two of-counsels. Together, we provide counsel on a wide range of competition and antitrust law matters, encompassing litigation and enforcement, strategic merger control, counselling and compliance, as well as competition policy and advocacy. You’ll find our members across Delhi, Gurgaon, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. We believe in encouraging our team members to work from locations where they can thrive. This approach allows us to foster a dynamic, tech-led, and collaborative work environment.
Chambers Review
Axiom5 is a competition law boutique with a well-respected team of lawyers based in New Delhi. The firm provides advice and guidance on Indian competition law, including CCI investigations into abuse of dominance and bid rigging. It advises an array of clients, including within the technology, automotive, and media and entertainment sectors.
Work Highlights
- Axiom5 successfully represented TATA Motors in securing the closure of an inquiry by the CCI into alleged abuse of dominance and anti-competitive vertical restraints.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their advice is very business-focused, taking into consideration the risks that need to be looked at. They are extremely particular about timelines and have always stuck to their commitments."
"A combination of deep understanding of antitrust law in India, leading technical know-how and a team that's equally adept at strategic and policy advice presents a compelling service proposition."
"Their advice is very business-focused, taking into consideration the risks that need to be looked at. They are extremely particular about timelines and have always stuck to their commitments."
"A combination of deep understanding of antitrust law in India, leading technical know-how and a team that's equally adept at strategic and policy advice presents a compelling service proposition."
Notable Practitioners
Samir Gandhi is based in Delhi. He is highly respected for his handling of abuse of dominance investigations and leniency applications for high-profile global clients.
"He certainly comes across as the best competition lawyer we've taken advice from. He has not only delivered crystal-clear, business-focused advice but has led in complex competition law litigation."
"Samir would always be my go-to contact because of his wealth of experience, his depth of knowledge in antitrust law and his ability to perfectly deal with US clients and European clients as well."
Rahul Rai is highly respected for advising on the full spectrum of competition law matters and adeptly handles both investigations and merger control issues, as well as compliance advice.
"Rahul fights hard for us and goes above and beyond, doing everything to ensure a great outcome. I trust and recommend him."
"He's a busy fellow but it's quite easy to contact him if you need expert advice at any point in time. He knows competition law very well and has worked on global issues."