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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  • 'The JSA competition team is exceptionally easy to work with and highly collaborative in its approach. Even when handling complex matters under extremely tight deadlines, they consistently maintain a clear focus on the broader picture and demonstrate excellent perspective. I would rate them very highly.'
  • '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.'

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.