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Some of these matters moved to Trilegal from (1) SAM, like Flipkart and Grasim, (2) AZB, like Godrej, (3) Khaitan, like Glenmark, (4) CAM & ELP, like United Breweries.
The mega mergers requiring complex Form IIs / phase 2 filings are largely concentrated at certain firms such as Trilegal, SAM and CAM. Don't recall Khaitan on any such matter
The complex enforcement matters will be found at Trilegal, SAM and AZB with others sometimes finding their way in. However, the "others" may not always be running the matter and may only be co-counsel roles
The day to day will also vary with the Firm (and the partner). Some partners encourage original drafting, some want previously approved templates to be largely adhered to - you can find this difference even within the same firm
If you're more active on the enforcement side, expect a lot of visits to the DG office on certain matters (my fellow cement vaale counsels, where u at) whereas a combinations centric role will differ in that regard
With respect to what is more interesting between enforcement and combinations, again, varies. Competition law is one of those practice areas where a large majority of the people have an intellectual interest in the subject / had such interest before they entered the practice. I'm an enforcement nerd and detest combinations but some of my friends in the practice area get their kick from their silly little combination overlap assessments
Perhaps the better question(s) you need to find answers to would be -
1. What kind of work do you enjoy more - combinations or enforcement? Try to slot yourself in a firm that fits your profile
2. What kind of work does the firm you're getting an opportunity at do if you don't have the luxury of picking the firm you're working at
Working hours will be worse on the combinations side because all notifiable matters are very big transactions and there is a high likelihood that you'll be seen as an imposition in some matters because no client likes to go to a regulator to seek approval. With the potential of the long stop date, life can be hell on some matters