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Competition/Antitrust - India
What the Team is Known For
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.
Strengths
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rahul fights hard for us and goes above and beyond, doing everything to ensure a great outcome. I trust and recommend him.