August 06, 2021
Gautam specializes in Competition Law and Policy. He has been working in this field since enforcement of the substantive provisions of Competition Act, 2002 in May, 2009 and has extensive experience in formulating legal strategies and representing clients before Competition Commission of India, National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, High Courts and Supreme Court of India. He has also created and administered competition compliance programs for various corporate houses.
Gautam also advises on M&A transactions with respect to compliance with competition law. He has been involved in M&A filings and seeking approval from Competition Commission of India. He has also created and administered competition compliance programs for various corporate houses, which included drafting compliance manuals and training of senior management.
Apart from competition law, Gautam has also been involved in policy work and has given opinions/advisories to various ministries/ departments of the Government of India, corporate houses and trade associations on issues related to e-commerce, international trade, subsidies, WTO and International bilateral and multilateral agreements. He has represented various corporate houses/ trade associations before relevant government authorities on issues related to draft policies and proposed legislations.
Gautam has co-authored a book on Indian competition law which has been published by Taxmann Publication. He has also drafted study material on competition law for Competition Commission of India and conducts modules on competition law at NALSAR University, Hyderabad.
Gautam did his graduation from Army Institute of Law, Mohali in 2008.
