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AZB & Partners is a tour de force in the antitrust and competition space due to its extensive capabilities, which span cartel mandates, merger control matters, and abuse of dominance cases. The team regularly handles complex, cross-border, high-profile, and high-value matters for an impressive client roster which continues to expand, incorporating businesses from the technology, aviation, and media and entertainment industry sectors, among others. Co-heading the practice are Ram Kumar Poornachandran, Bharat Budholia, and Hemangini Dadwal, all of whom bring a wealth of expertise to the group. Poornachandran’s position as a non-governmental adviser to the CCI makes him an asset to the team, while Budholia stands out for his breadth of practice which covers a slew of competition matters such as cartel enforcement, merger control, and abuse of dominance. Dadwal is adept in both antitrust and competition matters, and has deep experience acting before the CCI, the appellate tribunal, and the Supreme Court. Gaurav Bansal and Sanjeev Kumar Sriram are also key members of the team.
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‘They have a great understanding of the law as well as excellent commercial and personal skills. This enables them to give very clear and practical guidance that helps navigate complicated legal issues.’
‘The individuals in the team are very good at what they do. They work well under pressure, remaining calm in the face of challenges. Ram Kumar Poornachandran is particularly clear in his advice, and continuously accessible to discuss complex issues.’
Key clients
- Google LLC
- Tata Sons
Work highlights
Assisted Google in relation to abuse of dominance investigations concerning Android TV, Android smartphones and news publishers.
Represented Tata Group in relation to the merger of Vistara into AIL.