Parthsarathi Jha

Parthsarathi Jha is a seasoned lawyer with nearly 15 years of experience specializing in competition law and international trade law. As a Partner at ELP, he advises clients on complex business and legal challenges arising from competition and trade laws and regulations.

In competition law, Parthsarathi has represented leading multinational corporations, including Google, in high-profile abuse of dominance and cartel investigations before the Competition Commission of India (CCI), National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), and the Supreme Court. He also advises clients on merger control, compliance strategies, and competition risk assessments across industries such as technology, pharmaceuticals, and media & entertainment.

Parthasarathi’s international trade law expertise includes trade-remedy investigations (anti-dumping, anti-subsidy, and safeguards), market access issues, and WTO dispute resolution. He has represented the Government of India in WTO disputes and has advised foreign governments, including the UK, the EU and South Korea, on matters concerning potential free trade agreements with India and treaty rules. His work spans key industries such as metals, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and renewable energy.

Dual-qualified in India and New York (USA), Parthsarathi holds an LL.M. from Harvard Law School and a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from Hidayatullah National Law University. His industry recognition includes rankings in Chambers & Partners, Legal500, and Asialaw Profile, where clients commend his deep legal knowledge, strategic insights, and business-oriented approach.

Beyond practice, he is an active speaker and writer, engaging with policymakers and industry stakeholders on key developments in competition law, digital markets, and trade policy. He serves as Co-chair of FICCI Committee on Foreign Trade and regularly contributes to thought leadership in regulatory reforms.