Competition Law

Competition Law

At P&N Law Juris LLP, we provide expert legal advice and representation on Competition Law, ensuring that businesses comply with antitrust regulations and avoid anti-competitive practices. Our team helps organizations navigate the complexities of fair market competition, preventing monopolistic behavior and fostering a level playing field.

We specialize in advising on mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures to ensure they comply with antitrust laws, handling investigations, and defending businesses against anti-competitive allegations. Our legal experts also assist in drafting compliance programs and representing clients in regulatory proceedings before authorities like the Competition Commission of India (CCI).

With P&N Law Juris LLP, businesses can confidently grow while adhering to competition regulations, safeguarding their market position, and maintaining fair business practices. Let us help you protect your organization from anti-competitive risks.

Advisory on Anti-Competitive Agreements

We advise clients on compliance with legal restrictions related to collusion and restrictive practices.
  • Reviewing contracts and business practices for anti-competitive risks
  • Advising on cartels, bid-rigging, price-fixing, and exclusive supply/distribution arrangements
  • Drafting agreements in line with Competition Act, 2002 provisions
  • Conducting competition law audits and risk assessments
  • Training internal teams on dos and don’ts under Indian competition law

Merger Control and Combination Filings

We help clients secure CCI approval for mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
  • Assessing whether transactions trigger notification thresholds under the Competition Act
  • Drafting and filing Form I or Form II with the Competition Commission of India (CCI)
  • Coordinating with CCI and ensuring timely approvals
  • Assisting in drafting internal assessments for deal structuring
  • Advising on remedies and conditions imposed by CCI in complex cases

Abuse of Dominant Position Advisory

We assist businesses in identifying and mitigating risks related to market dominance.
  • Evaluating market share, dominance status, and relevant market definitions
  • Advising on pricing strategies, predatory pricing, and refusal to deal
  • Drafting internal policies to avoid exploitative or exclusionary practices
  • Assisting victims of dominant market behavior in preparing complaints
  • Representing both complainants and respondents before the CCI

Competition Litigation and Representation

We represent clients in enforcement actions and litigation before competition authorities.
  • Drafting information/complaints to be filed before the CCI
  • Defending companies during investigations by the Director General (DG)
  • Representing clients in hearings before the CCI and appellate forums (NCLAT, Supreme Court)
  • Assisting in leniency applications for cartel cases
  • Coordinating with economic experts for economic evidence and data modeling

Compliance Programs and Internal Training

We design and implement in-house compliance frameworks for businesses of all sizes.
  • Conducting competition compliance health checks and internal policy reviews
  • Designing customized compliance manuals and reporting procedures
  • Training management and employees on competition law awareness
  • Creating whistleblower frameworks and risk mitigation protocols
  • Assisting with mock audits and dry runs for internal preparedness

Digital Markets and Competition in Technology Sector

We provide sector-specific guidance in the evolving digital and e-commerce landscape.
  • Advising on algorithmic pricing, data privacy, and gatekeeping practices
  • Evaluating anti-competitive behavior in platform-based business models
  • Assisting with investigations involving abuse in app stores, marketplaces, and ad-tech
  • Representing tech players in complex multi-party disputes
  • Tracking global developments (like EU DMA, US antitrust reforms) for Indian implications