The international trade team at DSK Legal regularly acts for corporate clients in the automotive, petrochemicals, and metals industries as well as governmental entities, handling the full range of issues. In particular, trade remedies, trade disputes, and advice on imports and tariffs constitute core pillars of work for the group. Practice head Ashish Chandra has notable experience in WTO dispute settlement proceedings and is a key contact for governmental entities seeking advice on FTAs and customs issues. Chandra works alongside Anushka Agarwal, who ably advises on export measures and production agreements, particularly in the fossil fuels space.

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Key clients

  • APM Terminals
  • Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association
  • D and A Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Korea RP
  • DCM Corp., Korea RP
  • Dhampur Sugar Mills Ltd.
  • Elohim & Kenneth Ventures Pvt. Ltd.
  • Kiri Industries
  • LS Metal Vina LLC, Vietnam
  • Mahindra Susten Pvt. Ltd.
  • Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy, Government of the Republic of Korea
  • POSCO group, Korea RP
  • Shin and Kim LLC, Korea RP
  • Sumitomo Electric Industries Limited, Japan
  • Topline Commodities Pvt. Ltd.

Work highlights

  • Representing the Government of the Republic of Korea before the Directorate General of Trade Remedies in the Bilateral Safeguard Investigation concerning imports of Ferro Molybdenum, under the Korea-India CEPA free trade agreement.
  • Retained by LS Metal Vina LLC to assist in representations to the Government of India regarding the introduction of New Shipper Review provisions in the Indian Countervailing Duty regime.
  • Advised and represented APM Terminals in obtaining certain EPCG licences from the Government of India for high value gantry cranes to be used at the client’s Nahva Sheva Port terminal.

Lawyers

Leading associates
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ashish Chandra

Other key lawyers

Anushka Agarwal, Anupal Dasgupta