Competition Law

KBD Partners maintains a strong and dynamic competition law practice, advising clients on regulatory compliance, investigations, enforcement actions, and complex antitrust litigation before the Competition Commission of India (CCI), the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), and higher judiciary. Our work spans a broad array of industries, addressing issues such as abuse of dominance, cartelization, vertical restraints, and anti-competitive conduct.

Our Capabilities

• Representation in CCI investigations, enforcement actions, and appellate proceedings before NCLAT and Supreme Court
• Defense against cartel, abuse of dominance, and anti-competitive practice allegations
• Strategic advisory on competition risk in mergers and acquisitions, including combination filings
• Competition law audits and compliance programs tailored to client businesses
• Guidance on distribution arrangements, resale price maintenance, rebate schemes, joint selling, and pricing strategies
• Coordination with international counsel on cross-border competition law matters

Select Experience

• Defended leading film studios, cement manufacturers, and electronics companies against cartel and pricing abuse allegations
• Represented a power producers’ association in appellate proceedings involving abusive charges
• Successfully defended an industry body in cartel litigation before the Supreme Court of India
• Filed a leniency application for a U.S.-based e-commerce giant related to conduct of online sellers
• Advised Japanese, Chinese, and French multinational clients on competition risk assessments across diverse sectors
• Conducted comprehensive competition law audits and advised on transparency initiatives for major corporates