DMD Advocates continues to attract new clients as a result of its cross-border capabilities and extensive antitrust and competition offering, which covers cartel investigations, bid rigging allegations, and leniency, as well as dawn raids, merger filings, and compliance. With expertise in acting before the CCI, NCLAT, and Supreme Court, the group has amassed an impressive client roster consisting of businesses from various sectors including automotive, aviation, and logistics, to name a few. Heading up the competition law practice is Vivek Agarwal, who specialises in abuse of dominance matters and merger controls, although he is highly adept at advising on vertical restraints, gun-jumping issues, and implementing competition policies.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Vivek Agarwal is one of the best antitrust lawyers with a truly global perspective. He is extremely articulate and understands tech issues well. He actively writes on innovative issues in the digital space and has the ability to add value to client businesses. Highly recommended.’
- ‘This practice is unique due to the expertise of its lawyers and their ability to work cohesively as a single unit. They are up to date on commercial and legal developments, and proactively keep the clients updated. It is a reliable practice for high-stake matters.’
- ‘Vivek Agarwal is one of the finest competition lawyers in India. His key qualities include his knowledge of Indian and EU law, his communication skills, long-term vision, and problem-solving approach. What makes him different from other competition partners in India is that he is fully involved in the matter and is always approachable. His associate Divyansh is also very good.’
- ‘Vivek Agarwal has a long-term vision and gives lucid advice. He has the ability to appreciate commercial concerns and interact directly with business folks. He is an extremely reliable and hardworking lawyer whose drafting skills are impeccable. An associate also worth mentioning is Divyansh Prasad.’
- ‘The firm provided continuous, consistent, and efficient support by keeping track of the proceedings, updating us, guiding us on the submissions to be made, and general hand holding throughout the proceedings. Even when personal attendance was required, the team's support was excellent and very reassuring.’
- ‘The competition team at DMD is one of the best teams to work with on competition law matters. Their knowledge of the subject is exceptional and they are experts in the sector. They have a solution-oriented mindset and work collaboratively internally and with the clients.’
- ‘This practice is one of the best antitrust practices we have worked with on cartel matters. The lawyers are extensively trained in competition law and are excellent at delivering good quality consistently. The team is collaborative both internally and externally.’
- ‘Vivek Agarwal is exceptional in his domain knowledge. The quality of work has been exceptional. He is a sophisticated lawyer who is up to date not only on the competition law and CCI regulations which keep changing, but also on the general industry updates. Vivek is highly professional and ethical in his dealings.’
Key clients
- Eaton Corporation
- PAMP Ventures SA
- Hero Electric Vehicles Private Limited
- Bapuna Alcobrew Private Limited
- CEAT Limited
- Ashok Leyland Limited
- Kiko Milano
- Escorts Kubota Limited
- Sagar Cements Limited
- USHA International Limited
Work highlights
- Representing CEAT Ltd in the appeals filed by the Competition Commission of India and MRF Ltd before the Supreme Court of India against a judgment of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal.
- Advised and represented PAMP Ventures SA in securing unconditional approval from the CCI for a transaction.
- Represented USHA International Ltd before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal and the Supreme Court of India in defending a one-of-a-kind CCI order where USHA was the only party under investigation which was not found to be in contravention of section 3(3) of the Competition Act.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Vivek Agarwal