S&R Associates‘ New Delhi-based practice handles merger control, abuse of dominance claims and cartel investigations for its roster of domestic and international clients. The group is sought after by companies in the telecoms, financial services, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and travel sectors, among other areas. Simran Dhir heads up the department and regularly advises on the competition law aspects of domestic and cross-border transactions, often engaging with the CCI. Counsel Akshat Kulshrestha is very experienced in handling leniency proceedings.
Testimonials
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‘The team has shown resilience, patience and never takes their eye off the ball in complicated merger discussions with the authorities. They will support you 100%.'
‘Knowledgeable, prompt, detailed, comprehensive.'
‘The team provides detailed and comprehensive advice.'
Key clients
- Aéroports de Paris S.A.
- ArcelorMittal S.A.
- Embassy Property Developments Private Limited / Embassy Office Parks REIT
- Firmenich International SA
- Vodafone Group
Work highlights
- Represented Aéroports de Paris S.A. in obtaining the CCI's approval for the merger of GMR Airports Infrastructure Limited with GMR Airports Limited.
- Advised Firmenich, Koninklijke DSM and Danube AG on obtaining approval for the merger between DSM and Firmenich to form DSM-Firmenich AG.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Simran Dhir