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Competition Law

Competition law (antitrust law) involves advising on merger control, cartel investigations, abuse of dominance and regulatory proceedings before the Competition Commission of India. With increased CCI enforcement and globalisation of Indian businesses, competition law is a rapidly growing practice area.

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Roles & Responsibilities

✓ Advising on merger filings before the CCI
✓ Handling CCI investigations and dawn raids
✓ Advising on distribution agreements and vertical restraints
✓ Representing clients in cartel investigations
✓ Competition compliance programme design and training

Skills Required

Competition Act 2002 and CCI regulationsEconomic analysis and market definitionMerger notification requirementsInvestigation procedure before CCIComparative competition law knowledge

Career Roadmap

Year 1-2: Intern at a competition law practice at a top firm

Year 2-4: Join competition team and work on merger filings

Year 4-6: Handle CCI investigations independently

Year 6+: Build advisory practice or specialism in specific sectors

Salary Information

Junior associate (0-3 yrs): Rs 70,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh/month

Mid-level (3-6 yrs): Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 4 lakh/month

Senior competition lawyer: Rs 4 lakh to Rs 10 lakh+/month

Frequently Asked Questions

How is competition law different from corporate law?

Competition law focuses on market regulation and preventing anti-competitive behaviour, whereas corporate law deals with business transactions and governance. Competition lawyers combine legal and economic analysis.

Is competition law a good career choice in India?

Yes. CCI has increased enforcement significantly and India-facing competition law expertise is in high demand at law firms, companies and regulatory bodies.

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