Competition/Antitrust - India
What the team is known for
Chandhiok & Mahajan has strong antitrust law expertise across its offices in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, and is known for its international experience and excellent reputation for dispute-related matters. Its team is experienced in competition appeals before various Indian High Courts and the Supreme Court of India, being particularly noted for its ability to conduct its own advocacy. The competition team is well placed to handle leniency-related mandates and is also active on complex merger control matters. The firm assists clients from a range of sectors including TMT, automotive and manufacturing, such as Google, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India and Asianet Digital Network.
Strengths
"They are very good on the legal issues and nuances. They provide solid legal advice and are very well versed on the practical aspects too."
"Chandhiok & Mahajan have a strong grasp on the competition/antitrust regulatory regime in India through which they are able to advise their clients in a clear and lucid fashion."
Work highlights
Chandhiok & Mahajan represented Asianet Digital Network in an abuse of dominance investigation initiated against Star India and its group companies by the Competition Commission of India.
Notable practitioners
Karan Chandhiok in Delhi is known in the market for advising on merger control and enforcement mandates, including for manufacturing and technology clients. "Karan brings a lot of experience and commercial nous to every matter he works on and offers highly sophisticated advice. His ability to take a bird's eye view sets him apart." "He is very clear and easy to deal with. He works well as part of a team with both his internal team and the wider team."
Deeksha Manchanda is based at the firm's New Delhi office and has experience advising across a range of competition issues, such as merger clearances and investigations, as well as related litigation. She focuses on regulatory and compliance issues, particularly in the data and technology sectors. "Deeksha is extremely responsive and professional. She always has valuable insights to offer." "She is a phenomenal lawyer with an impeccable service level. She is also extremely sophisticated and always points out nuances, cultural norms, or other issues we should be aware of to make our legal advice and responses high calibre."
