In today’s increasingly competitive and globally integrated business environment, adherence to competition and antitrust laws has become critical for businesses seeking to operate responsibly, maintain market integrity, and avoid costly regulatory investigations or enforcement actions. As the Indian economy matures and enforcement trends evolve, businesses across sectors are facing heightened scrutiny by regulators, with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) taking a proactive stance in policing anti-competitive practices, merger control, abuse of dominance, and cartelization.
KNM & Partners offers comprehensive legal services in the area of Competition and Antitrust law, combining strategic corporate advisory, risk mitigation, and dispute resolution capabilities to safeguard clients’ interests and ensure full compliance with applicable regulations. The Firm works closely with its clients, advising on a broad range of competition law issues, including merger control, cartel investigations, abuse of dominance, unfair trade practices, restrictive agreements, and competition litigation.
The Firm’s cross-disciplinary team of corporate lawyers, competition law specialists, and disputes experts brings sector-specific insights and a practical understanding of evolving regulatory expectations. This enables the Firm to proactively assist clients in managing competition law risks in their commercial contracts, business models, pricing strategies, and distribution arrangements. The Firm provides support at all stages – from advisory and compliance audits to regulatory filings, defense in investigations, and litigation support before the CCI, National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), and higher courts.
The Firm has advised on several high-value and complex matters involving multiple jurisdictions, ensuring that clients receive holistic support aligned with both Indian and international competition law standards.
In addition, the Firm plays an active role in advising clients on bid rigging risks in public procurement processes, conducting internal audits, training programs, and preparing tailored compliance manuals to prevent competition law violations and foster a culture of ethical business conduct.
By offering a combination of strategic counsel, regulatory insight, and dispute resolution strength, the Firm continues to be a trusted advisor to businesses seeking to navigate the dynamic competition law landscape in India and beyond.
Competencies
Advising on merger control filings, securing approvals from the CCI for mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. Services include transaction structuring, preparation of Form I and Form II filings, and liaison with the CCI to expedite regulatory approvals.
Representing clients in cartel investigations initiated by the CCI, including preparing leniency applications and developing defense strategies to mitigate exposure under the leniency regime.
Counseling clients on issues involving abuse of dominant position, including unfair pricing, exclusive agreements, and refusal to deal. Representing clients in investigations, and proceedings before the CCI and NCLAT.
Handling competition-related disputes, including anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominance claims, and regulatory challenges. Representation before CCI, NCLAT, High Courts, and the Supreme Court of India.
Conducting comprehensive competition law audits, reviewing business practices, and developing internal compliance programs, policies, and employee training modules to ensure ongoing adherence to competition laws.
Reviewing and advising on distribution, licensing, supply, and franchise agreements to ensure alignment with competition law requirements and to eliminate anti-competitive clauses.
Assisting clients in navigating competition law issues in public procurement and tenders, and representing clients in investigations, enforcement actions, and disputes.
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