Chandhiok & Mahajan is recognised by the market for its competition and antitrust expertise and is growing in prominence in the restructuring and insolvency sphere. This year the firm ascends a notch in the competition, and corporate and M&A rankings. The firm is active for its big tech and e-commerce clients, for example representing Google before the competition regulator. Another highlight is the firm’s extensive experience in leniency mandates, powered by its win for a client in the first-ever decision by the Competition Commission of India in relation to leniency where 100% immunity was granted. The firm has numerous seminal antitrust law achievements under its belt. It is at the forefront of competition policy development, with name partner Karan Chandhiok as the co-chair of the Assocham-National Council on Competition Law. Chandhiok and co-founder Pooja Mahajan are key figures.
Client feedback
“The firm's positive attributes include their depth of knowledge and experience, their relationships across various stratas in the M&A space, and of course their professional manner in dealing with unforeseen hurdles.” – Corporate and M&A
“Detailed, commercial and reasoned.” – Corporate and M&A
“Practical solutions and quick responses.” – Restructuring and insolvency
Sujoy Bhatia
“Intelligent, personable, commercial, and always available.”
Pooja Mahajan
“Knowledgeable and practical.”
Work highlights
Advised Phasorz Technologies on its 100% acquisition of the Indian Health Organization from the existing shareholders.
Acted for GR Infraprojects on its acquisition of Apex Buildsys for $12 million.
Work highlights
Acting for Google in an anonymous information filed against the GPay app and Google’s Play Store as well as two additional complaints filed regarding the client’s play store.
Successfully acted for Genus Papers and Shah Paper Mills before the Competition Commission of India in an investigation for alleged cartelisation by paper mills brought by corrugated box manufacturers.
Successfully represented Intel in a crucial Competition Commission of India investigation alleging its abuse of dominance.
