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.
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.
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.
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.
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
