Competition/Antitrust
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : India
Band 2
About
Provided by JSA
Since the inception of the Indian competition regime, JSA has been a one-stop shop for all types of competition and anti-trust related matters with a dedicated. As such, we advise on all aspects of the Indian competition regime including multinational mergers and clearances, cartels (including leniency), abuse of dominance, compliance and other areas of antitrust litigation. Given the JSA competition team’s (Team) continued involvement with the regulator, coupled with its balanced and practical approach to competition law, it has been instrumental in shaping the competition law jurisprudence in India.
On the behavioural/ antitrust side, the Team’s in-depth understanding of antitrust and competition law, coupled with its commercially focused litigation skills have been the corner stone on which it deals with matters relating to abuse of dominance, cartelisation (including leniency) and dawn raid.
On the merger control and transactional side, the Team helps its clients navigate the merger control process, highlighting the risks and opportunities. As such, the Team has handled complex merger filings in both, the shorter Form I and the longer Form II formats.
Chambers Review
JSA offers 360-degree coverage of competition law in India, including strategic transactional support on both domestic and international deals, assistance with court and regulatory tribunal proceedings, and the provision of a full suite of compliance services. Its competition team is well placed to advise on cartel and abuse of dominance proceedings, as well as merger control and enforcement issues. The team advises clients from a variety of industry sectors including financial services, energy, technology, manufacturing and automotive. The firm frequently works in conjunction with international law firms on cross-border mandates. JSA’s antitrust practice is led from Mumbai.
Work Highlights
- JSA advised Temasek on seeking CCI approval for the acquisition of a majority shareholding in Manipal Hospitals.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"In addition to their knowledge and experience in handling complex legal questions, they are also well grounded in commercial and practical business considerations."
"Our work together really feels like a shared endeavour, rather than client instruction and lawyer execution. This makes the day-to-day experience much more enjoyable and effective."
"The team are very knowledgeable and adept at managing antitrust litigation and advisory matters."
"In addition to their knowledge and experience in handling complex legal questions, they are also well grounded in commercial and practical business considerations."
"Our work together really feels like a shared endeavour, rather than client instruction and lawyer execution. This makes the day-to-day experience much more enjoyable and effective."
"The team are very knowledgeable and adept at managing antitrust litigation and advisory matters."
Notable Practitioners
Nisha Uberoi is one of the leading antitrust lawyers in Mumbai and is well versed in advising clients in multiple sectors on both investigations and merger control.
"She's a great lawyer with extraordinary capabilities in depth of knowledge, sound arguments and super-fast response levels."
"Nisha is the leading competition lawyer in India and works relentlessly to provide great value to clients and the most valuable advice at all times."
Vaibhav Choukse leads the team in Delhi and is well respected by market commentators and clients alike, advising on both the enforcement and transactional sides of competition law.
"Vaibhav has a strong commercial sense and client-centric approach which is dominated by practical considerations."
"He’s a very bright lawyer who is not only extremely accomplished in a very technical area of law but very passionate about his clients; he makes you feel like your business concerns matter."
Ela Bali is increasingly active on a range of competition law matters, with work spanning merger control advice, cartelisation matters, abuse of dominance disputes and advice on MFN clauses.
"Ela is insightful, with a keen understanding of client needs. She gives practical advice, which shows her sensitivity to commercial realities."
"Ela is an expert in competition law and goes the extra mile to understand the deeper issues and ensure client satisfaction. She is always up to date with the latest developments."
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