Described by clients as a 'top-notch competition team', Talwar Thakore & Associates is sought after for its robust offering, which encompasses merger control and enforcement actions. The group's considerable experience advising on transaction filings, leniency arrangements, and cartel investigations, as well as gun-jumping allegations, abuse of dominance cases, and antitrust litigation has amassed an impressive list of clients including household names from the media and entertainment, technology, and consumer goods sectors. Spearheading the practice is the 'outstanding' Sonam Mathur who is capable of handling the full gamut of antitrust and competition mandates; she is adept at leading on investigations into abuse of dominance and cartel allegations, as well as merger control and compliance, and regularly acts before the CCI, the NCLAT, and the Supreme Court of India. Mathur is supported by Shubhang Joshi and Dhruv Dikshit, both of whom have strengths in both contentious and non-contentious matters, ranging from merger control and horizontal and vertical agreements, to anticompetitive behaviour investigations.
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Testimonials

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  • 'This is a top-notch competition team in India. Well-connected, excellent lawyers, and a down to earth, pragmatic approach.'
  • 'Sonam Mathur is an outstanding lawyer, keeps her head cool when things heat up, and finds pragmatic solutions to complex problems.'

Key clients

  • Match Group
  • Disney-Star
  • American Tower Corporation
  • Eveready Industries India Limited
  • Burman Family
  • MUFG Bank, Ltd.
  • ORIX Corporation
  • Westbridge Capital
  • Lenovo India Private Limited
  • United Spirits Limited (Diageo)
  • DSP Asset Managers Private Limited

Work highlights

Representing Match Group, Inc. against Apple Inc. in an antitrust complaint filed with the CCI regarding Apple’s anti-competitive behaviour in the distribution of smartphone apps and processing of in-app payments on iOS devices.
Represented the Burman Family in obtaining CCI approval for the open offer of Religare Enterprises Limited.
Advised American Tower Corporation in relation to the sale of its Indian business, ATC Telecom Infrastructure Private Limited, to Data Infrastructure Trust.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Sonam Mathur

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Dhruv Dikshit
Shubhang Joshi

Practice head

Sonam Mathur

Other key lawyers

Shubhang Joshi; Dhruv Dikshit