DSK Legal
The New Delhi-based competition law practice at DSK Legal stands out for its extensive expertise, often advising on merger control, cartelisation issues, bid-rigging, anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominance claims, and compliance matters. The department is led by the tetrad of Abdullah Hussain, who has an excellent track record acting for clients in the manufacturing, aviation, pharmaceuticals, shipping and tech sectors; Kanika Chaudhary Nayar, who has extensive expertise in handling cartel investigations, abuse of dominance cases, anti-competitive agreements and merger control filings; Kunal Mehra, a key name for assisting prominent corporates with competition compliance work; and Abhishek Singh Baghel, who is sought after by international clients regarding a range of contentious and non-contentious competition matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Ability to understand the business context and background, and connect with the latest developments in the law.'
‘Easy accessibility and availability.'
‘The team is quick and also very flexible on billing.'
‘Abhishek Singh Baghel is a hands-on partner with extensive knowledge and experience in the area. Always love to work with him.'
‘The DSK team is second to none in navigating complex merger approvals in India.'
‘Kanika Chaudhary Nayar and Abdullah Hussain are standout antitrust practitioners at DSK.'
‘The attorneys at DSK are very knowledgeable and responsive.'
‘Kanika Chaudhary Nayar and Abdullah Hussain are outstanding lawyers. ’
Key clients
- Tamarai Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
- Minda Corporation
- East India Petroleum Private Limited
- IDP Education Ltd, Victoria, Australia
- Andhra Pradesh Excise Department and the Andhra Pradesh State Beverages Corporation
- Bayer AG
- GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited
- Mahyco Seeds
- JSW Paints Private Limited
- J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited & JCB India Limited
- Quality Care India Limited (“CARE”)
- National Investment and Infrastructure Fund
- OpenX Technologies Inc.
- AlpsAlpineCo. Ltd., Japan
- IndiaMart Intermesh Limited
- Manash Lifestyle Private Limited ‘Purple’
- Producers Guild of India
- Planet Holding Limited, UK
- Taboola India Pvt. Ltd.
- Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi
- Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Charitable Trust Hospital, Vasant Kunj, Delhi
Work highlights
- Represented the Andhra Pradesh Excise Department and the Andhra Pradesh State Beverages Corporation before the CCI in an abuse of dominance case filed by the International Spirits and Wines Association of India.
- Represented GMR before the CCI and subsequently before the Supreme Court, in abuse of dominance proceedings initiated by Air Works relating to the Hyderabad International Airport.
- Advising East India Petroleum Private Limited on its compensation claim filed against South Asia LPG Private Limited before the NCLAT.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Abdullah Hussain, Kanika Chaudhary Nayar, Kunal Mehra, Abhishek Singh Baghel