JSA acted as the sole and lead counsel to Grasim Industries Limited’s Birla Paints Division before the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and successfully secured a Section 26(1) investigation order against Asian Paints Limited. The order, issued on July 1, 2025, directs the Director General to initiate a formal investigation into alleged abuse of dominance by Asian Paints in the decorative paints market.
The legal team from JSA was led by Nisha Kaur Uberoi, Partner & Chair – Competition Practice, and included Principal Associate Sarthak Pande, Senior Associate Shivangi Chawla, and Associates Keerthana Kesavan, Mehar Singh Dang, and Sudhanshu Singh.
About JSA Founded in 1991, JSA Advocates and Solicitors is one of India’s leading full-service national law firms, with over 600 legal professionals across seven offices in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi. Known for its client-centric approach and deep sectoral expertise, JSA is regularly involved in complex, first-to-market transactions and policy advocacy. The firm has consistently been recognized as a top-tier legal advisor by leading directories and industry journals.
