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Chandhiok & Mahajan, Advocates and Solicitors > The Legal 500 Rankings
India > Antitrust and competition Tier 3
Chandhiok & Mahajan, Advocates and Solicitors‘ team has ‘rich experience in competition law‘. The New Delhi-based practice regularly handles merger control issues, leniency matters, cartels and abuse of dominance work, with particular expertise in advising clients in the tech, automobile, media, chemicals and pharmaceutical sectors. Department head Karan Singh Chandhiok has solid experience in acting for high-profile domestic and multinational corporations, such as Google, Intel and Hyundai, in competition matters. Avinash Amarnath is well versed in advising on complex cartel and abuse of dominance investigations and vertical agreements, and Deeksha Manchanda specialises in representing tech, automobile and pharmaceutical clients in a broad range of competition law matters. Lagna Panda is a key name for assisting with enforcement proceedings and internal compliance investigations.Practice head(s):
Karan Singh Chandhiok
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The competition law team is easy to approach and has in-depth knowledge of Indian and global competition laws.’
‘Karan Chandhiok and Avinash Amarnath have set the bar high in terms of handling antitrust issues.’
Key clients
Intel Corporation
FabHotels
Asianet Digital Network Private Limited
BookMyShow
JCB Limited and JCB India Private Limited
UFO Moviez
Hyundai Motor India Limited
Vifor Pharma
Panasonic
Work highlights
- Defended Google before the CCI in competition litigation relating to its Play Store payments policy and UPI payment app.
- Representing Intel before the CCI concerning an abuse of dominance allegation filed by an Indian company.
- Acted for Vifor in an investigation into its licensing practice for one of its drugs, involving allegations of anti-competitive activity and abuse of dominance.
India > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 3
Chandhiok & Mahajan, Advocates and Solicitors offers comprehensive advice that covers all aspects of restructuring and insolvency while still maintaining a short turnaround time. The team is headed by managing partner Pooja Mahajan who has extensive experience in this area, alongside Kaushalya Venkataraman and Avinash Amarnath. The firm has represented its clients in proceedings before the NCLT, NCLAT, and the Supreme Court, and has acted for financial institutions and companies across various industries, including aviation, hospitality, pharma, and manufacturing. Managing associate Mahima Singh and senior associate Savar Mahajan are also noted for their contribution to the team.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Mahima Singh; Nishant Sogani; Savar Mahajan; Arveena Sharma
Testimonials
‘C&M’s strength lies perhaps in the manner in which its teams works – the partners are very sound and knowledgeable, and delegate very well to a very talented team of associates who are gaining in confidence and experience with each matter. That working relationship and dynamic between the partners and associates is a strength of the firm.‘
‘I am very impressed with Puja Mahajan – she has grown a very strong insolvency practice with great client relationships and a committment to the client.’
Key clients
Resolution professional of Dignity Buildcon Pvt. Ltd.
GR Infraprojects Limited
Sarda group of Industries
Chowgule Group
Successful resolution applicant for Jet Airways (India) Limited
Resolution professional of Sarga Hotel Private Limited
Resolution professional of Asian Hotels (West) Limited
Liquidator of Innoventive Industries Limited
Resolution professional of GB Global (earlier known as Mandhana Industries Limited)
Erstwhile monitoring agent of Patna Highway Projects Limited
Liquidator of Insilco Limited
Resolution Professional of NTL Electronics India Limited
Resolution professional of Laksmi Precision Screws Limited
Resolution professional of Emerald Lands India Private Limited
Emaar India Limited
Resolution Professional of Reliance Broadcast Network Limited
Resolution Professional of Unimark Remedies
Resolution Professional of Net4 India Limited
Refex Group
Work highlights
- Advised and represented the successful resolution applicant in the insolvency resolution process of for Jet Airways (India) Limited (“Jet”).
- Advised and represented erstwhile resolution professional and monitoring agent of Patna Highway Projects Limited, throughout its insolvency resolution process which successfully culminated in approval of resolution plan by NCLT Principal Bench.
- Advised and acted for the Chowgule Group in its successful acquisition of Mangalore shipyard assets of Bharati Defence and Infrastructure Limited in liquidation.
India > Corporate and M&A Tier 4
With clients ranging from major conglomerates to government and financial institutions, the team at Chandhiok & Mahajan, Advocates and Solicitors handles complex M&A and private equity investments. The team has particular expertise in advising government and public sector enterprises in their strategic disinvestments, with New Delhi-based Pooja Mahajan being a specialist in in-bound and out-bound investments. Sujoy Bhatia is knowledgeable on asset sales and buy-outs, and Lovejeet Singh focuses on general corporate work. In Mumbai, Shafaq Uraizee Sapre is an expert on joint ventures having joined the firm in June 2023, and from Bengaluru, Kaushalya Venkataraman concentrates on venture capital and private equity matters.Practice head(s):
Pooja Mahajan; Sujoy Bhatia; Shafaq Uraizee Sapre; Kaushalya Venkataraman; Lovejeet Singh
Other key lawyers:
Nishant Sogani; Megha Pathak; Priyanka Biswas; Aayushi Jain; Ashu Bhargav
Testimonials
‘Overall, it has been great working with C&M! We are a technology company in the AgeTech & HRTech space. C&M helped us do extensive legal research so that we could launch our business and has continued to support us in various legal matters like contracts, Terms of Service for our platform etc.’
‘What makes the professionals at C&M unique is that they truly care, they try to understand your business and what you need and provide legal advice that helps us move forward and not get blocked. They also make an effort to explain everything, especially legal jargon, and are always open to answering questions.’
‘The firm has got expertise on corporate law matters and revert as per the clients’ business exigencies.’
‘I have been working with Sujoy Bhatia, Partner, Head of Corporate /M&A for many years now. He is an expert on corporate law / M&A matters with a solution-oriented mindset. Sujoy and his team member Aayushi Jain are experts on CSR law as well.’
‘ We found C&M team to be well equipped with the understanding and needs for a foreign corporation and pleasantly welcomed their flexibility in working to our timelines to ensure smooth execution all the way. Their services are quite economical and work with billing models that suit the client needs and requirements.’
‘Our primary contact Mr. Sujoy Bhatia has been very proactive in advising us on corporate setup suitable for current as well as future needs. He is quite efficient in understanding the business models and brings the conversation to critical focus areas saving multiple cycles. His grasp on Corporate Law is commendable. Further, we’ve found his associate team notably Mr. Jagrat, Mrs. Priyanka B, Mr. Mitesh, and Ms. Aayushi to be experienced and knowledgeable in various matters including business contracts, payments services, foreign exchange management and other regulatory areas. Overall, the team has been very flexible in working with our deadlines, irrespective of the weekends and holidays as well as open about setting clear expectations.’
Key clients
Indorama Group
Clariant Group
Susquehanna International Group (SIG)
KTC Korea
Radiohead Brands Private Limited
Panasonic
EM3 Agriservices Private Limited
Pernod Ricard India Private Limited
Tata Consumer Products GB Limited
Philips
Refex Industries Limited
Chaithanya Integrated Healthcare Private Limited
SEEK Growth Nominees Pty Ltd
Square Peg Pty Ltd
AlmaBetter Edutech Private Limited
Omidyar Networks Mauritius (ON Mauritius)
Developing World Markets (DWM)
Hyundai Motors
Symbiotics SA
Tools for Humanity
Michelin
Viverati Interactive Private Limited and Poshvine Systems Pte Ltd
Phasorz Technologies Private Limited (dba “Medibuddy”)
Chowgule SBD Private Limited
GR Infraprojects Limited
United States Chamber of Commerce
Ideas 42
Pristine Logistics and Infrastructure Limited
Cognity Life India Private Limited
Bharti Realty
Entertainment City Limited
Iskraemeco India Private Limited
ModAir Aviation IFSC Private Limited
Sarovar Hotels
Cooley
Gojo
XpayDite
Work highlights
- Advised Phasorz Technologies Private Limited (dba “Medibuddy”) on the 100% acquisition of the Indian Health Organization Private Limited (an indirect subsidiary of CVS Inc) from the existing shareholders.
- Advised Refex Group in acquisition of EMCO Limited as a going concern in liquidation under the provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
Chandhiok & Mahajan, Advocates and Solicitors > Firm Profile
The firm: Chandhiok & Associates (C&A) is the culmination of the belief of its founding partners of providing a multi-disciplinary and solutions-based approach to clients’ legal needs. Among one of the fastest growing firms in India, C&A has distinguished itself as a centre of excellence in a relatively short period of time.
The firm’s clients include some of the largest domestic and multinational corporations and financial institutions. The firm has a pan-Indian presence through associated offices; and works closely with leading global law firms.
Areas of practice: Antitrust and competition: C&A has rich experience in advising on a range of inbound and domestic transactions, including, joint ventures, acquisitions, mergers and amalgamations. The corporate practice advises on the structuring of investment, advice on foreign exchange, securities law and other corporate laws in respect of the transaction, due diligence of the target companies, drafting and review of transaction documents such as the share purchase/ share subscription agreement and the shareholders agreement, assistance with closing of the transaction including drafting/ review of closing documents.
The firm also advises on contracts with suppliers, distributors and other commercial contracts.
Work highlights: Indorama Ventures on its entry into India by way of two strategic acquisitions in the PET business in India leading to the creation of India’s second largest PET manufacturer; TIC Services Private Limited, an Indian company providing laboratory services in its strategic investment in Intersteller Testing Centre, a laboratory testing company for food and pharmaceutical products; and Denso on the appointment of certain authorised dealers.
Disputes (litigation and arbitration): the firm has an impressive track record in representing domestic and international clients in complex cases. The disputes practice group has expertise in investigations, mediations, arbitrations and litigations.
Work highlights: acting for Bayer Cropscience in investigations relating to public procurement; representing Bharti Infratel Limited in an arbitration in respect of its tower business; and acting for Dalmia Bharat (Cement) in proceedings before the Delhi High Court against Xstrata and Glencore.
Insolvency and restructuring: the firm advises on a range of issues arising under the recent Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The firm is part of SIG 24, INSOL India – an exclusive group of leading firms engaged in restructuring, turnaround and insolvency activities. The firm routinely advises debtors and creditors of insolvent entities in various proceedings before the National Company Law Tribunal and National Company Law Appellate Tribunal.
The firm has recently advised and represented Lanco group (one of the largest private infrastructure group in India) in various proceedings and issues under the Code, including on insolvency resolution processes under the Code.
Environment: the firm has represented clients on diverse issues before the National Green Tribunal relating to the environment.
Work highlights: represented Bharti Realty with respect to rain water harvesting; and air pollution; acted for the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India on the ban on real estate development in the suburb of Noida; and representing ASF Insignia SEZ on issues relating to ground water extraction.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antitrust and competition | Karan Singh Chandhiok | ||
| Mergers and acquisitions | Pooja Mahajan | ||
| Insolvency and restructuring | Pooja Mahajan | ||
| Dispute resolution | Karan Singh Chandhiok | ||
| Regulatory | Karan Singh Chandhiok | ||
| General corporate | Pooja Mahajan | ||
| Aviation | Karan Singh Chandhiok | ||
| Banking and finance | Pooja Mahajan | ||
| Employment | Pooja Mahajan |