Subodh P. Deo, Partner, KBD Partners, is a former Additional Director General of the Competition Commission of India. A former civil servant of the 1990 batch, Subodh has rendered 23 years of distinguished service with the Government of India,
before voluntarily demitting office in 2013 to pursue his passion for competition and other laws at the bar.
Having extensively applied the enforcement provisions of the
Competition Act, 2002 and supporting clients in advisory and contentious matters over the last 12 years, Subodh has carved a notable niche for
rendering in-depth, contextual and practical assistance to his clients in navigating the
complexities of regulatory frameworks and corporate dynamics.
His practice spans all aspects of Competition law, including Mergers & Acquisitions, anti
competitive agreements, abuse of dominant position, leniency, commitments,
settlements, competition training & compliance, competition audits, etc.
Subodh’s experience spans dealing matters in diverse array of sectors such as Drugs &
Pharmaceuticals, Aviation, FMCG, Mining, Petroleum, Sugar, Glass, Publishing, Ports,
Real Estate, Hollywood / Bollywood film exhibition, Beer & Alcohol, thermal power, wind
energy, telecommunication and mobile, POS Card Industry, Online platforms, Tech
companies etc. His client list includes several listed / unlisted companies in India,
multinational Companies and Fortune 500 Companies.
Subodh P. Deo, Partner, KBD Partners, is a former Additional Director General of the Competition Commission of India. A former civil servant of the 1990 batch, Subodh has rendered 23 years of distinguished service with the Government of India,
before voluntarily demitting office in 2013 to pursue his passion for competition and other laws at the bar.
Having extensively applied the enforcement provisions of the
Competition Act, 2002 and supporting clients in advisory and contentious matters over the last 12 years, Subodh has carved a notable niche for
rendering in-depth, contextual and practical assistance to his clients in navigating the
complexities of regulatory frameworks and corporate dynamics.
His practice spans all aspects of Competition law, including Mergers & Acquisitions, anti
competitive agreements, abuse of dominant position, leniency, commitments,
settlements, competition training & compliance, competition audits, etc.
Subodh’s experience spans dealing matters in diverse array of sectors such as Drugs &
Pharmaceuticals, Aviation, FMCG, Mining, Petroleum, Sugar, Glass, Publishing, Ports,
Real Estate, Hollywood / Bollywood film exhibition, Beer & Alcohol, thermal power, wind
energy, telecommunication and mobile, POS Card Industry, Online platforms, Tech
companies etc. His client list includes several listed / unlisted companies in India,
multinational Companies and Fortune 500 Companies.
Subodh Deo is a distinguished legal professional specializing in all aspects of Competition Law in India – enforcement, merger control and compliances. His practice areas also include Data protection & privacy, consumer protection and ESG.
He has handled several important cases, leading to significant judgments that impacted market practices in India, such as those relating to port & airlines sector, online markets, commodities market, Drugs and pharmaceuticals, Standard essential patents etc. – involving cartel conduct, abuse of dominance and vertical restraints.
He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree in Law and has also done his Masters.
His selection was based on independent, rigorous evaluation of his successful handling of complex anti-trust cases, his in-depth understanding of Indian competition policies, and his contributions to the legal field. He has been a former civil servant with the Govt of India for over 22 years. He has hands on experience about competition law matters as he has served as Additional Director General of the Competition Commission of India and led several high profile investigations. He has also been in private legal practice thereafter since 2013, assisting several national and multinational clients, many of whom are Fortune 500 companies.
He is highly endorsed for his profound understanding of antitrust issues, meticulous legal approach, and strategic guidance, receiving praise from colleagues, professional bodies, and clients alike.
Subodh can be engaged by reaching out to him on his email: subodh@kbdlawpartners.com
Subodh practices in all aspects of competition law – enforcement action, merger control, antitrust training and compliances. He is engaged by client both for his advisory and contentious practice. Other than this, he also practices in the area of Data Protection & privacy, consumer protection and ESG.
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