In today's liberalized yet closely scrutinized economy, Competition Law plays a pivotal role in ensuring fair market practices, preventing abuse of dominance, and fostering a healthy commercial environment.

Our firm helps clients stay compliant with the Competition Act, 2002. Our services encompass both proactive compliance and reactive litigation, enabling clients to avoid investigations or confidently face proceedings before the Competition Commission of India (CCI), the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), and higher judicial forums.

Our Expertise in Antitrust & Competition Law Includes:

Cartel Investigations & Leniency Applications

• Representation in cartel investigations initiated by the Competition Commission of India
• Legal advice on immunity or reduced penalties under leniency programs
• Assisting in Internal audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate cartel-related exposures
• Preparing responses to Director General's (DG) investigations

Abuse of Dominant Position

• Providing advisory and assisting in litigation on anti-competitive conduct including:
  • Predatory pricing
  • Exclusive supply/distribution agreements
  • Refusal to deal or unfair trading conditions
• Defending dominant enterprises from allegations and complaints filed by competitors
• Filing complaints against entities misusing dominant status in the market

Merger Control & Combination Filings

• Strategic assessment of merger thresholds and notification requirements
• Filing Form I or Form II with the Competition Commission for combinations
• Handling post-merger scrutiny, modifications, and conditional approvals
• Advisory on structuring M&A transactions to avoid attracting competition provisions

Horizontal & Vertical Agreements

• Providing legal assessment of horizontal (between competitors) and vertical (supplier-distributor-retailer) agreements
• Drafting contracts that comply with competition law
• Assisting in cases involving price-fixing, market-sharing, resale price maintenance, and exclusive dealing

Competition Litigation & Enforcement

• Representing clients before the CCI, DG, NCLAT, and appellate courts
• Providing legal assistance in investigations, show-cause notices, penalty proceedings, and interim orders
• Coordination with economists and forensic consultants for evidence-based advocacy
• Challenging or defending enforcement orders before High Courts and the Supreme Court

Digital Markets & New Economy Issues

• Advising on competition risks in platform businesses, e-commerce, fintech, and digital advertising
• Strategic guidance to startups and tech companies on competition-safe growth

Our legal counsel is built on decades of civil and corporate law practice, giving us the depth to handle competition matters across varied industries. While we are skilled litigators, we believe that the best disputes are the ones avoided.

With rising global regulatory cooperation, especially with EU and U.S. antitrust bodies, we guide clients on global competition risks while remaining locally compliant.

In an era where regulatory scrutiny is high and corporate accountability is paramount, UR Legal provides the assistance businesses need to thrive confidently.