Bribery & Corruption
India
14 August 2025
Concentrating on cartelisation allegations and investigations, the antitrust and competition practice at Dua Associates is instructed by clients from a range of industry sectors including power, communications, and pharmaceuticals. Gautam Shahi heads up the practice and offers deep experience acting before the CCI, NCLAT, and Supreme Court on enforcement matters. He is also adept at assisting with competition compliance and M&A filings.
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Testimonials
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‘The quick turnaround and efficient advice makes Dua Associates a go-to firm.’
‘Gautam Shahi is one of the best in business and gives cutting-edge advice.’
‘The team stands out for its practical advice, consistency, thorough risk assessment, and solution-oriented approach.’
‘Gautam Shahi is extremely committed with an eye for detail. He provides practical advice and is mindful of the challenges faced by the in-house counsels.’
‘The practice has complete knowledge of competition law and is able to provide solutions to high-risk transactions.’
‘Gautam Shahi is a very knowledgeable and very humble lawyer. His eye for details on competition law is excellent.’
Key clients
- Balrampur Chini Mills Limited
- All India Tyre Dealers Federation
- Cement Manufacturers Association
- Valvoline India
- Competition Commission of India
- Hughes Communications Private Limited
- West Coast Paper Mills Limited
- Atos Group
- Cement Manufacturers Association
- Astrophysics Inc.
Work highlights
Advised Cement Manufacturers Association on various compliance issues.
Advised West Coast Paper Mills Ltd on an ongoing cartel investigation before the Competition Commission of India and Honourable Delhi High Court.
Advised Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal in a cartel matter.
Practice head
Gautam Shahi