Chandhiok & Mahajan, Advocates and Solicitors

Specialising in leniency mandates and abuse of dominance allegations in the technology sector, Chandhiok & Mahajan, Advocates and Solicitors is sought after by household names seeking assistance with high-value and high-profile matters. The group is also adept at handling merger control filings, creating compliance programmes, and advising on legal interpretations to achieve orders in favour of its clients. Spearheading the antitrust and competition department is Karan Singh Chandhiok, who stands out for his breadth of expertise which spans merger filings, commercial agreements, and behavioural cases, as well as strategic alliances. He is supported by Deeksha Manchanda, who has a wealth of experience representing clients before the CCI and the Supreme Court in merger control and abuse of dominance cases, as well as cartel investigations. The practice’s enforcement and merger approval capabilities have been bolstered by the arrival of TMT expert Modhulika Bose from P&A Law Offices in June 2024, while in Hyderabad, Avinash Amarnath is the main contact for antitrust and competition related litigation.