Noted by clients for its 'efficiency, strong practical knowledge, and commercially viable solutions', the antitrust and competition practice at Khaitan & Co LLP is a popular choice for businesses seeking assistance with domestic and cross-border mandates spanning merger control, cartel enforcements, and gun-jumping investigations. With an aptitude for handling high-value and high-profile matters, the group has amassed an impressive and expanding client roster which consists of household names from the media and entertainment, banking and finance, and energy sectors, among others. Co-heading the department in Mumbai are Anshuman Sakle and Anisha Chand, both of whom bring a wealth of experience in abuse of dominance cases, cartel enforcements, and merger control; Chand is also an expert in leniency agreements, dawn raids, and compliance. In Delhi, Manas Kumar Chaudhuri — who specialises in anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominance — co-leads the team alongside Pranjal Prateek, who focuses on leniency, dawn raids, and merger control cases. Other key practitioners include Soham Banerjee, Tanveer Verma, and Alisha Mehra.
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Testimonials
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- 'Khaitan & Co’s competition law team stands out for its efficiency, strong practical knowledge, and commercially viable solutions.'
- 'They combine their technical expertise with a clear understanding of business realities, ensuring that their advice is always both robust and actionable.'
- 'The team has not hesitated to challenge assumptions, approach problems from fresh angles and identify risks and ways to mitigate them.'
- 'Their regular involvement in most of the significant transactions in the market equips them with valuable insights into the regulator’s approach and thinking, which gives them a distinct advantage in providing solutions and advice that are effective and seamless.'
- 'Anshuman Sakle has depth of knowledge and a solution-oriented outlook, and has consistently helped us navigate complex competition law issues with confidence. He combines his experience with a sound commercial understanding, always approaching problems from a practical perspective rather than a purely legal one.'
Key clients
- Reliance Industries Limited and Viacom18 Media Private Limited
- General Atlantic Group
- Apollo Tyres Limited
- MO Alternate Investment Advisors Private Limited
- Torrent Power Limited
- Craftsman Automation Limited
- Accenture Holdings B.V.
- Magna International, Inc.
- Insight Venture Management, LLC
- British Columbia Investment Management Corporation
- Just Climate LLP
- Bain Capital, LP
Work highlights
Advised Reliance Industries Limited and Viacom18 Media Private Limited in securing CCI approval for their joint venture with Disney.
Advised Craftsman Automation Limited on securing CCI approval for its 100% share acquisition of Sunbeam from Kedaara.
Defended Torrent Power Limited before the CCI in gun-jumping proceedings.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Manas Kumar Chaudhuri
Anshuman Sakle
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Pranjal Prateek
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Soham Banerjee
Alisha Mehra
Practice head
Manas Kumar Chaudhuri; Anshuman Sakle; Anisha Chand; Pranjal Prateek
Other key lawyers
Soham Banerjee; Tanveer Verma; Alisha Mehra