P&A Law Offices

Noted for its combination of 'strong commercial awareness with deep knowledge of the evolving competition law and enforcement landscape in India', P&A Law Offices is home to a well-experienced antitrust and competition team, capable of advising on the full range of mandates, including merger control and enforcement. The group regularly handles high-value and high-profile abuse of dominance cases, gun-jumping proceedings, and merger filings for notable businesses from the technology, mining and steel, and aviation sectors, and is praised by clients for its 'strategic and practical advice'. At the helm of the department is Anand Pathak who specialises in transaction reviews, antitrust litigation, and investigations into anticompetitive practices. He is supported by Shashank Gautam and former CCI member Sreemoyee Deb, both of whom are adept at leading on cartel defence, merger control, and abuse of dominance matters. Anubhuti Mishra is another key member of the practice, concentrating on vertical agreements, licensing arrangements, and competition-related disputes.