International Trade & WTO Division

    The practice advises on anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard matters before the DGTR and in WTO proceedings.

    Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan is an international trade law firm. The firm has a team of lawyers and chartered accountants who assist international and domestic clients on their commercial interests in Indian and international markets. LKS has advised governments (including the Government of India, Government of China PR, and Royal Thai Government) on trade remedy issues.

    LKS' professionals draw on experience dealing with regulatory issues both within and outside the Government to advise on trade remedy matters.

    Practice Areas

    Anti-Dumping Measures

    India is a frequent user of the anti-dumping instrument. LKS handles representations before investigating authorities and judicial review forums. LKS has represented clients from multiple jurisdictions in anti-dumping cases initiated by India.

    ●400+ anti-dumping cases initiated by India
    ●Representations in EU, USA, Russia, Thailand, South Korea, Turkey, Australia
    ●Appellate proceedings before Tribunals, High Courts and Supreme Court

    Countervailing Measures & FTP

    LKS has represented Indian exporters and the Government of India in countervailing duty investigations initiated by USA, EU and Australia. LKS advises on Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) related issues.

    ●Advisory on export promotion programs of Government of India
    ●Representations in CVD cases by EU, USA, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico, Australia
    ●Foreign exporters and government representation in Indian CVD cases

    Safeguard Measures

    India is a frequent user of safeguard measures. LKS has represented Indian Domestic Industry, importers, foreign exporters and other governments before Indian safeguard authorities.

    ●Representations in safeguard cases by Russia, Egypt, Turkey
    ●Both general and China-specific safeguard investigations
    ●Quantitative restriction matters

    WTO Law Advisory

    LKS advises on GATT and other WTO agreements, covering market access, domestic subsidies, Agreement on Agriculture, Customs Valuation Agreement, SPS, GATS, TRIPS, TRIMS, FTAs.

    ●Representation before WTO Dispute Settlement Body
    ●FTA advisory services
    ●Market access and trade policy guidance

    Conflict and Confidentiality Policy

    LKS represents producers-cum-exporters, traders, importers, users and Indian domestic industry in trade remedy investigations. LKS ensures that it only represents parties with similar interests in an investigation. Any confidential information supplied during an investigation is used only to defend the client's interests in that investigation.

    Source: LKS Experience and Profile, Trade Team, February 2026