Kochhar & Co. is noted for its capability in remedy and anti-dumping disputes for both domestic and multinational clients. Leading the practice in New Delhi is Reena Asthana Kahir, who handles high-profile cases involving anti-dumping, countervailing, and safeguard duty laws in India, along with international trade remedial investigations. Gagan Verma advises domestic and international corporations, including Fortune 500 companies, on their India market entry strategies, with recent expansion into international trade remedy laws. Supporting the team, senior associate Shreya Dahiya collaborates closely with Kahir on various international trade matters, including applications for anti-dumping and safeguard duties, as well as preparing exporter questionnaire responses for key clients.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Reena Asthana Khair is an expert on international trade remedy laws.'
  • 'Kochhar & Co. is a flexible law firm which is always ready to provide tailor-made solutions to its clients in terms of business solutions to complex legal problems.'
  • 'Reena Asthana Khair commands immense respect amongst the professionals in the international trade sphere.'

Key clients

  • Jubilant Ingrevia
  • Real Strips
  • Reliance Industries Ltd.
  • Xinyi Energy Smart (Malaysia)
  • Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd.
  • Indian Jute Mills Association
  • Granges Aluminium (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
  • Granges Aluminium (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
  • Aurobindo Pharma
  • Indorama India Private Limited
  • Chemical and Petrochemical Manufacturer Association

Work highlights

  • Represented Jubilant Ingrevia Limited, in a ground-breaking decision, before the CESTAT and High Court of Delhi against the Central Government’s refusal to impose Anti-dumping Duty.
  • Represented Xinyi Energy Smart (Malaysia) SDN BHD before the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal in a landmark judgment.
  • Representing Real Strips before the Supreme Court in the appeal filed by the Union of India against the decision of the Gujarat High Court, setting aside the Notifications withdrawing countervailing Duty on imports of Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Flat Products.

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Practice head

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Reena Asthana Khair

Other key lawyers

Gagan Verma, Shreya Dahiya, Vrinda Bagaria, Subham Jaiswal