INDUSTRIES
Having got one of the global automobiles giants imposed with a fine of Rs. 87 crores amongst other instances, our grip on this sector is complete. KK Sharma Law Offices ('Firm') has dealt with the procurement of services of Car Carrier Trucks by market leader in automobile sector in India and brought the anti-competitive practices to the fore.
The very first investigation in the country into competition law violations was made which resulted in a cascading effect of company after company giving up the claims of loan foreclosure charges in home and car loans across the country, amongst others, were under taken.
When the allegations of cartel were brought before the enforcement machinery against the flexible conveyor belt manufacturers they were clear in their mind that only KKSLO can deal it successfully and, accordingly, they availed our services.
The very first successful instance of cartelisation dealt by the competition agency in the case of Ficci Multiplex Association was very successfully dealt with by the competition agency under the overall supervision of Mr. Sharma.
The very first penalty on the leading stock exchange of the country exceeding Rs.50 Crores was based on the investigation done by the Mr. Sharma. Subsequently, when there were allegations of future trading and guar gum and other similar commodities, for saving the enterprises from huge fines, the Firm was the natural choice for representing these companies.
Be it in an insolvency proceedings or anything else, the Firm has assisted the clients to successfully get the insolvency proceedings get off their back by appropriate arguments and appealing to the bench.
As one of the most landmark cases in Indian competition law history, a penalty of Rs. 672 Crores imposed on the four Public Sector Insurance Companies, on the basis of documentary evidence of cartelisation. With diligent arguments, this penalty was successfully struck off and reduced to Rs. 2 Crores.
An instance of market abuse involving exclusionary practices by the biggest liquor mafia of UP was successfully sent to investigation before DG by diligently marshalling of evidence and its presentation before the authorities concerned. The instances of abuse of dominant position in the case of liquor mafia of UP were clearly brought out. Similarly, in another matter when an established leading beer manufacturer faced issues with a public sector giant supplying Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and the abusive contract in the clause, the Firm was a natural choice for taking up the cause of the liquor supplier in the issue of manufacturing of glass bottles using gas.
Be it roof mounted air conditioner or manufacturing of fashion garments or fruit products or complicated printing machines, the Firm has exposure in dealing with different facets of manufacturing industry.
Be it the bulk transpiration of piped natural gas or the issues involving use of proprietary software of System Application Products (SAP) in the offshore establishment of the public sector oil giant of the country, KKSLO was the natural choice to fall back upon.
The market abuse in pharma industry is not a new phenomenon. It has been going on for quite some time. Be it from the side of the enforcer, when in service, or on opposite side, the malpractices infesting the pharma industry have been successfully brought to the knowledge of the authorities concerned.
More than one ports were assisted successfully in dealing their legal travails.
Having dealt with a slew of cases against real estate giants by submitting information to the appropriate authorities showing the violation of law has resulted in substantial imposition of penalty in this sector and relief to our clients.
It may not be that well known no manufactured vehicle can leave the premises of the manufacturer except without being loaded on to the car carrier trucks. When the instances of anti competitive practices came to the fore, the Firm was the first choice to taken services from.
Having dealt with the biggest PSUs giants in the shipping industry, the Firm has been able to deliver success in the grievances of victims of violations of the law.
