Firms To Watch: WTO/international trade

WTO/international trade in India

Trilegal

Headed by Dhruv Gupta, International Trade at Trilegal specialises in anti-dumping matters within the manufacturing sector. The team is supported by Gaurav Gogia and Bhargav Mansatta, who are noted for their work on anti-circumvention investigations and countervailing duties.

Dua Associates

Headed by Shiraz Patodia, Dua Associates is a major presence in the market, representing governmental and private clients. The group works within a range of sectors, including metals, chemicals and electronics. Patodia stands out for her extensive experience in trade remedial measures matters as well as her work on high-profile litigation. Ashish Singh is noted for his support in representing international firms in matters around importing, exporting and user associations, as well as his wider work on environmental protection. Mayank Singhal and Juhi Chawla each have a strong track record in advising on international anti-dumping and countervailing duties.

Responsables de la pratique:

Shiraz Patodia


Autres avocats clés:

Ashish Singh; Mayank Singhal;Juhi Chawla


Les références

‘We have been using the Dua anti-dumping team in India for many years. The results have been uniformly excellent. India is a complex jurisdiction and having the best possible advice is crucial. This is particularly important in a field like anti-dumping where an adverse outcome can have massive business implications. The support Dua has provided has been critical to our success in the India market.’

‘The Dua team, and particularly Shiraz Patodia and Ashish Singh, are experts in the field. On top of that, they know how to approach matters in a strategic fashion that leads to the best outcome. Finally, they are a pleasure to work with.’

‘Dua’s trade team is one of the best trade teams in India.’

Principaux clients

Kodak India Pvt. Ltd


Eastman Kodak Company


Ningbo Asia Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd


Ningbo Asia Unpolluted Paper Products Co., Ltd,


Guangxi Jingui Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd


Jiangsu Bohui Paper Industry Co. Ltd


Shandong Bohui Paper Industry Co. Ltd.


Bofeng Group Holdings (HK) Ltd.


Gold East Trading (Hong Kong) Company Limited


Fujian Kaibang Polyamide Technology Co., Ltd.


Fujian Highsun Synthetic Fiber Technology Co., Ltd.


Fujian Liheng Polyamide Industry Co., Ltd.


Royal Thai Government – Trade Interests and Remedies Division, Department of Trade Administration


Asawa Insulation Pvt. Ltd.


Xiamen Xiashun Aluminium Foil Co. Ltd.


Daching Enterprise Ltd.


Aktien-Gesellschaft der Dillinger Hüttenwerke


Trade Defence Wing – Government of India


Sadara Chemical Company


The Dow Chemicals Company Group


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Kodak India Pvt. Ltd. and Eastman Kodak Company in two concurrent trade remedial investigations conducted by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR).
  • Representing five Chinese producers and two trading entities affiliated with the APP Group in an ongoing anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of virgin multi-layer paperboard from China and Chile.
  • Representing three Chinese producers of nylon filament yarn (NFY) in an ongoing anti-dumping investigation initiated by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR).

Economic Laws Practice

Headed by Suhail Nathani and Sanjay Notani, Economic Laws Practice stands out for its trade remedies expertise, with a particular focus on regulatory compliance and government advising. Notani is noted for his advice on Free Trade Agreements and Regional Trade Agreements, often working with multinational clients. Nathani is recognised for his work in cross-border anti-dumping investigations and representing clients before the Panel and Appellate Body in Geneva. Parthsarathi Jha is a key name for cross-border commercial, regulatory and policy issues, and Ambarish Sathianathan is known for his work in mitigating trade-related risks. The team is supported by Naghm Ghei and Harika Bakaraju, who work on a range of trade remedial investigations.

Responsables de la pratique:

Suhail Nathani; Sanjay Notani


Autres avocats clés:

Parthsarathi Jha; Ambarish Sathianathan ; Harika Bakaraju; Naghm Ghei


Les références

‘ELP always meets the client’s expectation.’

‘Sanjay Notani and his team is great.’

‘The team is deeply knowledgeable about international trade laws as well as how the Indian government functions related to these laws. I found ELP to be very efficient, responsive and detail oriented.’

Principaux clients

Nippon Steel Corporation


TechNova Imaging Systems Ltd.


Piramal Pharma Limited


Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Republic of Korea Embassy


JFE Steel Corporation


Seef Limited


Westlake Group


Taiyo Vinyl Corporation


Centre for Trade and Investment Law


Qatar Chemical and Petrochemical Marketing and Distribution Company (Muntajat) Q.J.S.C.


Principaux dossiers


Kochhar & Co.

Kochhar & Co. stands out for its work in anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard duties within the domestic and international market. Reena Khair heads the team, bringing extensive experience in representing domestic and international companies before the courts, including the Supreme Court of India. Gagan Verma routinely advises on entry into the Indian market, as well as foreign exchange and product liability laws. The team is supported by Shreya Dahiya, who specialises in complex financial matters, and Vrinda Bagaria, who is notable for her work in environmental clearances and hazardous waste.

Responsables de la pratique:

Reena Khair


Autres avocats clés:

Gagan Verma; Sherya Dahyia; Vrinda Bagaria


Les références

‘I’ve worked with Reena Khair and her team at Kochhar & Co. for several years now across a range of tax and trade matters. What stands out is the clarity with which they prepare a matter—both legally and factually. Their drafting is clear, concise, and well-structured—rarely do we face defects at the time of filing, which helps in getting matters listed without delays. The team is well-organised and works with clear timelines.’ 

‘Reena’s deep subject matter, knowledge and calm, steady approach have always made her a dependable colleague in complex matters. Her team is well-prepared for hearings and provides timely inputs, which makes the overall process efficient. The associates are responsive and well-prepared, which makes coordination smooth even on tight schedules.’

Principaux clients

Henan Lingbao New Materials Technology Co., Ltd.


Coloray Technology


Rika Technology


M/s Daemo Engineering


Xinyi Energy Smart (Malaysia)


Banke Bihari Electronics Private Limited


GKB Opthalmics


Meghmani Finchem


Reliance Sibur Elastomers Pvt. Ltd.


FX Pigments Pvt. Ltd.


RC International


Geochrome International


Fujifilm India Private Limited


Russel Fashion


Ganpati Hosiery


Principaux dossiers


Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Headed by V. Lakshmikumaran, an authority on trade remedy laws, the team at Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan is active in a range of WTO matters, such as anti-dumping and countervailing. Devinder Bagia is a key contact for anti-dumping matters, representing a variety of clients in the steel, chemical and petrochemical industries. Ankur Sharma is noted for his work in free trade agreements and also brings expertise in trade remedy investigations. The team is supported by Pareesha Gupta, whose areas of expertise include global anti-subsidy matters, and Gopakrushna Das, who specialises in countervailing and anti-circumvention duties.

Responsables de la pratique:

V. Lakshmikumaran


Autres avocats clés:

Devinder Bagia; Ankur Sharma; Pareesha Gupta; Gopakrushna Das; Rizwan Shah; Arpit Mehra


Les références

‘LKS is one of the best trade teams in India. We have worked together for many years.’

‘We have worked with Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan on several anti-dumping cases over the years and have found them to be professional and immensely judicious in representing our interests, almost always in immensely complicated cases.’

‘Rizwan Shah, Devinder Bagia, Arpit Mehra, Gopakrushna Das are particularly responsive and attentive to client needs and make great efforts to understand their briefs and represent client interests.’

Principaux clients

ExxonMobil Group entities


Japan Butyl Co. Ltd.


Eneos Materials Corporation


MRF SG Pte. Ltd.


JTC Corporation


Jushi Group


Jiangsu Changhai Composite Materials Holdings Co., Ltd.


Changzhou Tianma Group Co., Ltd.


Sichuan Sincere & Long-term Complex Material Co. Ltd


Compounds and Masterbatch Manufacturers Association of India


Masterbatch Manufacturers Association


Cosmo Ferrites Limited


Tata Steel Limited


Plasser India Private Limited


FCI OEN Connectors Limited


Ebco Private Limited


Jayaswal Neco Industries Limited


Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Limited


Tubacex India Private Limited


Synergy Steels Limited


Scoda Tubes Limited


Superon Schweisstechnik India Private Limited


SRF Limited


Siam Inter Lock Tek Co., Ltd., Thailand


Deepak Phenolics Limited


Havells India Limited


Adelchi Ferrari Srl, Italy


Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Co. Ltd.


Tube Investments of India Limited


Knauf Danoline A/s, Germany


Mahle Anand Thermal Systems Private Limited


AGI Greenpac Limited


Xpro India Limited


Agni Fiber Boards Pvt. Ltd.


Sumip Composites Pvt. Ltd.


Tata Autocomp Systems Ltd.


Satyam Composites Pvt Ltd.


SAERTX India Private Limited


Fiber Tech Composite Pvt. Ltd.


EPP Composites Pvt. Ltd.


Arvind PD Composites Pvt. Ltd.


Aeron Composite Limited


Jindal Advanced Materials Pvt. Ltd.


Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) Private Limited


Oriental Carbon & Chemicals Limited


Savera India Riding Systems Company Private Limited


DSM Group, Switzerland


Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Company


Jiangsu Ruixiang Chemical Co., Ltd.


Ningbo Huanyang New Material Co., Ltd.


China Chlor-Alkali Industry Association


Dupont Specialty Product India Pvt. Ltd


Paharpur Cooling Towers Limited


Montage Enterprises Private Limited


UFLEX Limited


Indian Flexible Packaging & Folding Carton Manufacturers Association


Amcor Flexibles India Private Limited


TCPL Packaging Limited


Kunshan Aluminium Co., Ltd.


Shandong Ensign Industry Co., Ltd.


Jiangsu Guoxin Union Energy Co., Ltd.


Shenzhen Topray Solar Co., Ltd.


Shaanxi Topray Solar Co., Ltd


LONGi Solar Technology Co., Ltd.


Rianlon Corporation


Techno Waxchem Pvt. Ltd.


Principaux dossiers


DSK Legal

Headed by Ashish Chandra and Anand Desai, DSK Legal acts for a range of clients in the automotive, paint, textile and plastic industries. The team, in particular, works on anti-dumping matters and bilateral safeguarding duties on imports. The firm has also implemented proactive regulatory updates and legal alerts for clients in this area. Chandra has represented clients in trade remedy investigations, including advising governmental clients on matters in the international market. Working alongside him, Anupal Dasgupta advises on foreign trade policy alongside having experience in cases before the Supreme Court of India.

Responsables de la pratique:

Anand Desai; Ashish Chandra


Autres avocats clés:

Anupal Dasgupta


Les références

‘Mr. Chandra’s International Trade and WTO practice distinguishes itself through a combination of technical depth, policy-level insight, and practical experience navigating both domestic and cross-border trade regulatory frameworks. What sets his team apart is their ability to seamlessly integrate legal strategy with business dynamics.’

‘They’re easy to work with, practical, commercially minded, and responsive. We’ve always appreciated their flexibility on billing, clear communication on scope, and their commitment to timelines, which really helps when you’re dealing with fast-moving or high-stakes customs and trade issues.’

‘Among the standout professionals, Mr. Ashish Chandra and Mr. Anupal Dasgupta merit special mention. Mr. Chandra combines legal expertise with policy and commercial insight, while Mr. Dasgupta’s consistent engagement and availability at critical moments make him a trusted advisor. The team as a whole shows approachability, rare ownership of the mandates, and attention to detail.’

Principaux clients

Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA)


Apollo Tyres Ltd.


CEAT Ltd.


MRF Ltd.


JK Tyres & Industries Ltd.


Dorset Industries Pvt. Ltd.


Indian Paint Association


Asian Paints


Berger Paints


Nerolac Paints


Leather Cloth and Plastics Manufacturers Association


Klassik Lamitex


Jasch Industries


Mayur Uniquoters


Principaux dossiers


  • Acting for ATMA in a writ matter before the Delhi High Court challenging, on merits and procedural grounds, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies’ recommendation and subsequent imposition of bilateral safeguard duties on imports of Polybutadiene Rubber from Korea RP.
  • Representing clients in an anti-dumping investigation.
  • Representating a client in an anti-dumping investigation concerning Liquid Epoxy Resin imports.

Khaitan & Co LLP

Headed by Sudipta Bhattacharjee, the team at Khaitan & Co. has a comprehensive international trade offering, noted for its ability to manage government relations as well as its work in indirect tax-related trade issues. The team regularly advises on anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations, supporting clients in the manufacturing, technology and metal sectors. Bhattacharjee is sought after for his tax expertise. Other key team members include Ayush Mehrotra and Mayank Jain.

Responsables de la pratique:

Sudipta Bhattacharjee


Autres avocats clés:

Mayank Jain; Ayush Mehrotra; Deepak Kumar; Deeksha Malik


Les références

‘Very responsive. Fully familiar with complex commercial requirements and regulations.’

Principaux clients

Flipkart India Private Limited


Myntra Jabong Private Limited


Avid Organics Pvt. Ltd.


Blackburn & Co.


Atul Automation Private Limited


Royal Group LdA, Mozambique


Epigral Ltd.


GKB Hi-tech Lenses Pvt. Ltd.


Trade Asia.


Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd


Waaree Energies Limited


Ashirwad Pipes Ltd.


Blue Energy Commercial Vehicles Ltd.


Grindwell Norton India Limited


Dharmanandan Diamonds Private Limited


Rosy Blue (India) Private Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented a client in defending a demand totaling over $1.3bn in custom duties and allied penalties in a dispute denying the benefit of ASEAN India Free Trade Agreement.
  • Represented a Myntra Jabong Wholesale Trade entity from China in anti-dumping investigation before an anti-dumping authority in India.
  • Represented an Indian end user in multiple anti-dumping investigations before an anti-dumping authority in India.

TPM Solicitors & Consultants

TPM Solicitors & Consultants supports clients in the metal, chemical and machinery industries, among others. Rajesh Sharma is highly regarded for his work representing clients before the High Court and Supreme Court in India. Namrita Raghuwanshi is noted for her work across jurisdictions, assisting in anti-subsidy and countervailing matters. Divya Nair is noted for her experience in anti-dumping and import duty matters, and Aastha Gupta is a key contact for investigations in the steel, tile and pharmaceutical sectors. The team is supported by Amit Sehgal, who specialises in safeguarding and countervailing duty investigations.

Responsables de la pratique:

Rajesh Sharma


Autres avocats clés:

Divya Nair; Namrita Raghuwanshi; Aastha Gupta; Amit Sehgal


Les références

‘They are well connected with relevant authorities and have a good idea of the topic and data requirements. Hence the engagement is largely structured and outcome oriented.’

‘They understand the subject in full and hence are able to make the storyline for the conversations with relevant authorities. They are also able to represent us and field all queries.’

Principaux clients

Deepak Nitrite Limited


Aarti Industries Limited


NOCIL Limited


Vedanta Limited


Hindalco Limited


Chemplast Sanmar Limited


Atul Limited


Healthcaps India Ltd.


Alcomex


Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Ltd.


AIA Engineering Limited


Meghmani Organics Limited


Meghmani Pigments


Maan Aluminium Limited


Epigral Limited


Asian Tire Factory Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented one of the mandatory exporters in the anti-dumping investigation on the imports of Hexamine.
  • Represented the Indian PET Resins Industry in India’s first anti-absorption investigation.
  • Represented Highhope Furniture Fittings Manufacturers Associates, the Indian Roller Chains Manufacturers Association and the All India Mirror Manufacturers Association in anti-dumping investigations initiated by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies.