We are a family of strong 800+ people including 470+ professionals working from 14 locations across India.
We have a rich heritage and enduring legacy which are pivotal in shaping trust, excellence, and unparalleled legal expertise, thus building a strong reputation and a trusted brand.
We started in 1985 in a single room set up by the two founders with no prior experience of working in a law firm. Both the founders had outstanding academic records and focused on their deep understanding of the law to form the foundation of the firm.
Integrity, Knowledge and Passion are the principles that resonate with every member of our LKS family and the work that we do. These values drive us to build a community of legally sound professionals and well-serviced clients.
Everything we have accomplished over the last four decades is a result of our unique way of thinking which is deeply influenced by our core values and principles that define us.
We and our professionals consistently garner appreciation for the quality of our services and the depth of our legal expertise. This consistent acknowledgment serves as a testament to our unwavering commitment to exceed expectations.
In this edition, the Competition Law team discusses the new approach adopted by the Competition Commission of India (“CCI”) in dealing with cartels in two recent orders - despite finding the parties to be engaged in bid-rigging and cartelisation, the CCI refrained from imposing penalties. The team has reviewed recent competition law decisions regarding allegations of abuse of dominance against WhatsApp and Swiggy, amongst others. Some of the significant combinations discussed in this edition include (i) the acquisition of Emami Cement by Nuvoco Vistas Corp.; (ii) acquisition of Peugeot by Fiat Chrysler; and (iii) the global merger between Upjohn Inc. and Mylan N.V.
