Noted by clients as ‘exceptionally easy to work with and highly collaborative in its approach,’ the antitrust and competition department at JSA Advocates & Solicitors is a popular choice for technology, pharma, and insurance businesses seeking assistance with both merger control and enforcement cases. The team has considerable experience representing clients before the CCI and the NCLAT in abuse of dominance investigations, cartel mandates, and transaction filings, as well as allegations of anticompetitive practices, vertical restraint matters, and appeals. Heading up the department is Nisha Kaur Uberoi, who is noted for her breadth of practice which spans cartel cases, abuse of dominance allegations, and mergers. She is supported by antitrust litigation, merger control, and compliance expert Vaibhav Choukse who is highly regarded for his ’strong commercial acumen and a client-centric approach, always guided by practical considerations’. Other key members of the practice include merger specialist Pranav Satyam, leniency and vertical agreement authority Harshita Parmar, and dawn raid expert Ela Bali. Nripi Jolly is also a name to note.
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- 'Vaibhav Choukse is highly experienced and demonstrates deep expertise in his field. He is a strategic thinker who offers clear, well-reasoned advice. Vaibhav is detail-oriented, formulates strong arguments, and takes complete ownership of the matter at hand. His colleagues Nripi Jolly and Ela Bali are also very approachable and intelligent.'
- 'They really know their stuff, the intricacies of antitrust regulation and how the process actually works. They have one of the top antitrust teams in India.'
Key clients
- Apple Inc.
- Schneider Electric
Work highlights
Representing UltraTech, India Cements, Binani and Century in the alleged cement cartel case before the Supreme Court of India as a lead counsel.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Nripi Jolly
Practice head
Nisha Kaur Uberoi
Other key lawyers
Vaibhav Choukse; Pranav Satyam; Harshita Parmar; Nripi Jolly; Ela Bali; Aditi Khanna