Offering assistance on merger control matters and enforcement actions, the antitrust and competition practice at S&R Associates is capable of handling a wide variety of mandates including joint ventures, abuse of dominance matters, allegations of cartelisation, and investigations. With experience advising on both domestic and cross-border matters, the group continues to attract new clients from a range of industry sectors including telecoms, banking, and manufacturing, to name a few. Heading the team is Simran Dhir who is adept at assisting on national and international transactions, acting before the CCI in abuse of dominance cases, and advising on regulatory compliance. The department also benefits from the aptitude of Akshat Kulshrestha who concentrates on matters pertaining to merger control, behavioural issues, and leniency.  He was also notably promoted to partner in May 2024.

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Key clients

  • Ascendion, Inc.
  • Danube AG
  • Data Infrastructure Trust
  • Firmenich International SA
  • IHH Healthcare
  • Koninklijke DSM N.V.
  • Select Infrastructure
  • Tata Digital Limited
  • UPS India

Work highlights

  • Represented Firmenich International SA, Koninklijke DSM N.V., and Danube AG in obtaining Indian competition law approval for the merger between DSM and Firmenich to form DSM-Firmenich AG.
  • Represented Select Infrastructure and its shareholders in the sale of 100% of its equity shares to Nexus Select Trust.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Simran Dhir

Other key lawyers

Akshat Kulshrestha