Praised as 'one of the best international trade firms in India', Dua Associates acts for Fortune 500 companies on anti-dumping and countervailing duties, offering comprehensive guidance on regulations governing cross-border and multi-jurisdictional trade transactions. With a wealth of experience in managing multi-jurisdictional investigations concerning anti-dumping and other trade-related issues, the practice is led by Shiraz Patodia, based in New Delhi. Supporting the team, Ashish Singh specialises in corporate and commercial litigation and arbitration, particularly in the realm of international trade. Meanwhile, Mayank Singhal provides counsel to a diverse clientele including exporters, chambers of associates, importers, and user associations in various trade remedy investigations. Juhi Chawla has experience in appellate and writ proceedings arising from trade investigations, in addition to offering advisory support in commercial contracts.

Economic Laws Practice houses a ‘strong international trade team’ that supports global companies in evaluating and mitigating risks stemming from potential trade remedial proceedings impacting international exports. With the leadership and experience of Suhail Nathani, the firm offers a comprehensive service in the international trade arena. Sanjay Notani, co-heading the practice in Mumbai, has experience in appellate litigation for obtaining trade remedial relief in anti-dumping, countervailing, and safeguard duty proceedings, both inbound and outbound. Parthsarathi Jha advises on trade remedy investigations, market access, national treatment, and disputes across various sectors, including metals, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and petrochemicals. Ambarish Sathianathan adds expertise in trade-remedial laws and international trade, while principal associates Akshay Jain, Harika Bakaraju and Naghm Ghei contribute their experience in trade-related issues, encompassing remedial investigations, disputes, and safeguard investigations.

Kochhar & Co. is noted for its capability in remedy and anti-dumping disputes for both domestic and multinational clients. Leading the practice in New Delhi is Reena Asthana Kahir, who handles high-profile cases involving anti-dumping, countervailing, and safeguard duty laws in India, along with international trade remedial investigations. Gagan Verma advises domestic and international corporations, including Fortune 500 companies, on their India market entry strategies, with recent expansion into international trade remedy laws. Supporting the team, senior associate Shreya Dahiya collaborates closely with Kahir on various international trade matters, including applications for anti-dumping and safeguard duties, as well as preparing exporter questionnaire responses for key clients.

The Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan team specialises in trade investigations, including anti-dumping, anti-subsidy, and safeguard inquiries across various sectors like steel, copper, aluminium, and technology. Heading the practice is V. Lakshmikumaran, who is renowned for his expertise in international taxation, transfer pricing, and foreign trade policy. Devinder Bagia takes the lead in managing high-profile cases, successfully representing foreign clients from jurisdictions including Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, the EU, and the US. Moreover, supporting the team, associate partner Ankur Sharma specialises in WTO and trade remedy laws, deftly drafting submissions from investigation to appellate stages; while associate partner Pareesha Gupta brings expertise to trade remedial investigations, handling matters both domestically and cross-border.

DSK Legal is noted for its expertise in international trade laws, market access, customs challenges, and associated matters. The team offers support to major Indian and foreign manufacturers, exporters, sovereign governments, and industry clients in navigating the intricacies of global trade. Leading this practice from New Delhi is Ashish Chandra, a specialist in WTO dispute resolution, trade remedies, foreign trade policy, and ESG matters. Chandra represents clients in both domestic and multi-jurisdictional trade remedial investigations. Other key contacts in the group include senior associates Anupal Dasgupta, Shrinkhla Gupta, and associate Anushka Agarwal.