Competition/Antitrust
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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas has a standout practice with experience covering the full spectrum of Indian competition law. The firm is fully equipped to assist domestic and international clients involved in the largest of cross-border transactions or the most complex and sensitive of disputes. Its competition team is particularly noted for its handling of merger reviews, abuse of dominance issues and leniency applications, and for its good working relationship with the regulatory authorities. Additionally, the team is prized for the breadth of its geographic coverage and its deep personnel strength, with a particularly strong competition team based in Delhi. The firm represents high-profile clients across the automotive, natural resources, technology, manufacturing and e-commerce sectors.
Work Highlights
- Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas successfully defended PVR INOX from a complaint filed by the Consumer Unity and Trust Society challenging the merger between PVR and INOX under the provisions of the Competition Act prohibiting anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant position.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas stands heads and shoulders above other Indian competition firms. They have the deepest bench across India in terms of competition law. Collectively, they are a powerhouse."
"It is always a pleasure to work with the team. Every time we deal with them our knowledge gets enhanced. Their out-of-the-box thinking, solution-oriented approach and turnaround time all are USPs."
"Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas stands heads and shoulders above other Indian competition firms. They have the deepest bench across India in terms of competition law. Collectively, they are a powerhouse."
"It is always a pleasure to work with the team. Every time we deal with them our knowledge gets enhanced. Their out-of-the-box thinking, solution-oriented approach and turnaround time all are USPs."
Notable Practitioners
Pallavi Shroff is the firm's managing partner, who has more than four decades of experience and is highly regarded by market sources. She is based in Delhi and often assists clients with investigations by the CCI.
"I like her depth of knowledge, strategy and accessibility."
Harman Sandhu is regarded as one of Delhi's leading competition lawyers and is known for advising clients from numerous sectors on CCI investigations, as well as on global transactions.
"He has a lot of experience and is very calm with competition law, especially on strategy; he comes up with practical solutions."
"I'd classify him as someone to go to if you need wise counsel."
Naval Chopra in Delhi often works for large international clients in the technology sector on a range of competition disputes including abuse of dominance.
"Naval is a quintessential out-of-the-box thinker who comes up with brilliant ideas and solutions that are not just about law, but about practicality and advice on advocacy."
Shweta Shroff Chopra operates from the firm's Delhi office, where she has advised blue-chip clients on sensitive investigations including alleged cartelisation, as well as merger control.
"Her experience in competition law is quite vast and we have been able to get favourableorders. She has a meticulous approach and provides efficient, strategic advice to the client."
"When it comes to all matters relating to competition law, Shweta is the go-to person. She has deep knowledge and has the brilliant ability to marry law with business."
Aparna Mehra is a key member of the competition team in Delhi and is well versed in advising on merger control during high-value transactions.
"Aparna is very good at what she does. She knows how to get the people in the room to listen, understand complex issues and take a sensible decision."
"Aparna is very accessible and offers quick responses."
Rohan Arora regularly advises a variety of clients on issues relating to cartelisation allegations and abuse of dominance claims. He is based in Delhi.
Yaman Verma in Delhi has experience advising on merger control as well as investigations into abuse of dominance.
"Yaman is a leader in the competition law space in India and provides exceptional client service. His advice is clear, succinct and business-oriented. We rely on him as a strategic adviser."
"Yaman is able to grasp a business problem and provide a simplified solution."
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