International Trade
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : India
Band 3
About
Provided by DSK Legal
DSK Legal stands out in India with its exceptional International Trade practice group, comprising top-notch legal practitioners, chartered accountants, and company secretaries with extensive expertise in the field. The practice group caters to the entire gamut of Trade & Customs area which is reflected in the wide variety of work we have undertaken.
Our counsels within this practice group hold remarkable credentials, including representing the Government of India in international trade disputes before the WTO Panel and Appellate Body. Notably, we've led the way in significant proceedings, including India's first Compliance proceedings under Article 21.5 of the DSU and the country's sole Arbitration proceedings under Article 22.6 of the DSU. Moreover, we've provided strategic counsel to various Sovereign governments on WTO policy matters and relevant municipal laws.
In the realm of trade remedies, our practice group has been pivotal in handling intricate and groundbreaking cases. Our legal representation has led to the discontinuation or reduction of anti-dumping duties and safeguard duties in several instances.
Chambers Review
DSK Legal's international trade team in India has significant experience in terms of anti-dumping matters, WTO issues and trade remedies, including disputes and advisory work. The lawyers are able to effectively advise local and international government entities, as well as companies in the commodities and manufacturing sectors, among others. The team is primarily based in Delhi.
Work Highlights
- DSK Legal assisted the Government of the Republic of Korea before the Directorate General of Trade Remedies in the Bilateral Safeguard Investigation concerning imports of Ferro Molybdenum under the Korea-India CEPA free trade agreement.
Notable Practitioners
Ashish Chandra in New Delhi is noted for his high level of activity on behalf of the Indian government and foreign exporters on WTO disputes and anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations.
Ranked Lawyers at
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Clients
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APM Terminals
Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA)
D and A Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Korea RP
DCM Corp., Korea RP
Dhampur Sugar Mills Ltd.
Elohim & Kenneth Ventures Pvt. Ltd.
Kiri Industries
LS Metal Vina LLC, Vietnam
Mahindra Susten Pvt. Ltd.
POSCO group, Korea RP
Shin and Kim LLC, Korea RP
Sumitomo Electric Industries Limited, Japan (SEI)
Topline Commodities Pvt. Ltd.