Comparative Guide
Merger Control
India
Gautam Shahi, Prateek Bedi, Nityashjit Kaur & Ruchika Sidhwani
The antitrust and competition department at Dua Associates has amassed a strong and expanding client roster due to its aptitude for handling cartel investigations and merger control before the CCI and NCLAT. The group has broad sector coverage, regularly representing notable names from the aviation, manufacturing, and oil and gas sectors, among others. At the helm of the New Delhi practice is Gautam Shahi who is praised by clients for his 'subject knowledge, availability, and responsiveness'. He specialises in creating and administering compliance programmes and advising on the compliance aspects of merger control. Shahi is supported by Gurugram's Jay Wardhan Badola and Pune-based Ruchika Sidhwani, both of whom concentrate on cartel enforcements, merger filings, and compliance.
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Testimonials
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- 'Gautam Shahi stands out for his subject knowledge, availability, and responsiveness.'
Key clients
- Balrampur Chini Mills Limited
- All India Tyre Dealers Federation
- Cement Manufacturers Association
- Valvoline India
- Hughes Communications Private Limited
- West Coast Paper Mills Limited
- Atos Group
- Cement Manufacturers Association
- Astrophysics Inc.
- Indian Sugar & Bio-energy Manufacturers Association
- Acsen Hyveg Private Limited
- ResMed India Private Limited
Work highlights
Advised Cube Group in India on various compliance issues.
Represented Shell Group in obtaining an unconditional approval from the CCI on the acquisition of 100% shareholding of Raj Petro Limited.
Represented Balrampur Chini Mills Limited before the NCLAT and CCI in a cartel enforcement matter.
Practice head
Gautam Shahi
Other key lawyers
Jay Wardhan Badola; Ruchika Sidhwani