Competition Law

Overview

At the Chambers of Ashwarya Sinha, we specialize in providing strategic and comprehensive legal counsel in the field of competition law. With a robust understanding of economic frameworks and regulatory landscapes, our team offers tailored solutions to ensure businesses remain compliant while achieving their commercial objectives.

Expertise in Competition Law

Competition law, a cornerstone of fair and free markets, plays a pivotal role in promoting transparency, preventing anti-competitive practices, and ensuring consumer welfare.

In India, the Competition Act, 2002 was enacted to replace the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) Act, 1969. Its introduction marked a significant shift in the legal framework to address the challenges of a liberalized economy. The Act aims to promote and sustain competition in the market, protect the interests of consumers, and ensure freedom of trade. By curbing practices that have an adverse effect on competition, it fosters an environment conducive to innovation and economic growth.

Our chamber has extensive experience in addressing critical aspects of competition law, including:

1. Abuse of Dominance

Assisting clients in navigating allegations of market power misuse, including price manipulation and exclusionary practices.

Advising businesses on mergers and acquisitions as their merger control attorney to ensure compliance with antitrust regulations, including obtaining necessary clearances. 

Developing compliance programs to minimize risks and ensure adherence to competition laws.

Representation Before Regulatory Bodies

Our founder, Ashwarya Sinha is honoured to continue to serve as standing counsel for the Competition Commission of India (CCI), India’s Chief National Competition Regulator. This role has provided us with deep insights into the enforcement mechanisms and policy frameworks that shape competition law in India. We have successfully represented both government and private clients in high-stakes proceedings before:

Addressing Regulatory Challenges

In today’s dynamic business landscape, regulatory compliance is more critical than ever. Our team provides strategic guidance to help clients:

A Client-Centric Approach

At the Chambers of Ashwarya Sinha, we understand the unique challenges businesses face in a competitive marketplace. Our team is committed to safeguarding our clients’ interests by offering:

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Why Choose Us?

Our chamber’s extensive experience, combined with our founder’s leadership in competition law matters, ensures that clients receive expert advice and representation. By combining legal acumen with a strong understanding of market dynamics, we empower businesses to thrive while maintaining compliance with India’s competition law framework.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What is competition law, and why is it important?

Competition law promotes fair and free markets by preventing anti-competitive practices, protecting consumer interests, and ensuring transparency. It fosters innovation and economic growth by curbing practices such as abuse of dominance and price manipulation.

We provide a wide range of services, including:  

– Advising on abuse of dominance and anti-competitive behavior.  

– Assisting with merger control and obtaining regulatory clearances.  

– Developing compliance programs to mitigate risks and ensure adherence to competition laws.  

– Representing clients in proceedings before the Competition Commission of India (CCI), appellate tribunals, High Courts, and the Supreme Court.  

The Competition Act, 2002, replaced the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) Act, 1969, to address the needs of a liberalized economy. While the MRTP Act focused on curbing monopolies, the Competition Act emphasizes promoting competition, preventing abuse of market power, and safeguarding consumer welfare. 

We help businesses navigate the complexities of mergers and acquisitions by:  

– Evaluating transactions for potential competition concerns.  

– Advising on regulatory requirements.  

– Preparing and filing necessary applications with the CCI.  

– Representing clients in merger clearance proceedings.  

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