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.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
- Profile
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- '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.' '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.' 'JSA's competition law practice is deeply rooted in a succinct understanding of the antitrust and competition law framework in India. Their ability to apply international jurisprudence to the Indian legal landscape differentiates them from the rest of the practitioners in this area.' 'The lawyers are sensible, pragmatic, and down to earth. They are attentive to the client's needs and are quick to accommodate meetings and in replying to questions.' 'Vaibhav Choukse is an experienced lawyer and has excellent domain knowledge. He is a strategic thinker who provides clear and robust opinions. He gets into the details, crafts strong arguments and takes ownership of the matter. He has a strong, structured approach based on precedents from CCI cases. His team members Ela Bali and Aditi Khanna are also excellent and approachable.' 'The lawyers at JSA are highly responsive, exceptionally sharp, and consistently raise insightful points. Their advice is pragmatic and business-oriented, striking the right balance between legal precision and commercial practicality. They deliver top-tier legal counsel, consistently meeting tight deadlines without compromising on quality. Undoubtedly, one of the leading competition law practices in India.' 'Vaibhav Choukse possesses strong commercial acumen and a client-centric approach, always guided by practical considerations. He engages seamlessly with both global and local senior management, yet remains remarkably approachable and grounded—which truly sets him apart. His senior associates Aditi Khanna and Nripi Jolly are very reliable and dedicated.' 'Nisha is a highly capable professional with demonstrated expertise in competition law across a wide range of business sectors. Her team is strong and has stayed with her over the years, working together seamlessly to deliver exceptional value to discerning and demanding clients.' ''Nisha Kaur provides responsive and practical advice across all areas of competition practice. She is a trusted legal advisor.'
Key clients
- Apple Inc. Schneider Electric UltraTech Cement Limited. India Cements Limited Binani Cement Limited Century Textiles & Industries Ltd GIC Pte Ltd. Actis Holdings S.à r.l. Peabody Energy Corporation Nippon Steel JFE Steel TPG Grasim Industries Limited Temasek Holdings Private Limited Vivo Mobile India Private Limited a Coforge Limited Hyundai Motors India Limited Paramount Global Havells India Limited Alpha Wave Global LP Allianz SE GlaxoSmithKline Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Vivo Mobile India Private Limited EQT Fidelity Investments Group M&G plc
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.