Insurance | Asia-Pacific

Tuli & Co has a substantial and respected bench, acting almost exclusively for insurer and reinsurer clients, including the majority of those operating in the domestic market and a significant number of global players maintaining an Indian presence. The firm is especially noted for its handling of contentious issues, and additionally advises on regulatory, product development and transactional matters. It is also very active advising on policy, arrangements and coverage within the Indian market. Its advice spans such specialist areas as the construction, marine, aviation, agriculture and trade credit spheres. Clients also benefit from the firm's official relationship with Kennedys. Key clients include Zopper Insurance Brokers Private and AXA XL Insurance.

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co has a prominent practice offering particular experience in insurance-related corporate/M&A matters, including joint venture and other investments, and maintaining an impressive track record in the support of cross-border transactions. The law firm is additionally well versed in the regulations governing insurance and reinsurance in India, and fully conversant with the workings of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority. The team is active on behalf of leading foreign reinsurance players establishing presences in India and in advising insurance brokers on the latest regulatory provisions affecting their operations. It is also able to draw on the firm's impressive disputes offering in the case of contentious insurance matters. Key clients include WTW Group and Multiples.

AZB & Partners has an established insurance practice that is known for assisting international insurance and reinsurance companies. The firm possesses a strong track record of advising global entities on M&A and joint venture transactions in India, as well as on the regulatory implications of restructurings. The team is experienced in advising clients on fund-raising issues, including IPOs, and is also sought out as an adviser on insurance regulations and related audits. Key clients include KKR, Max Life Insurance and Go Digit General Insurance.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas offers strong expertise across a range of investment, regulatory and general advisory work. The team advises both domestic and international insurance companies, including a notable focus upon acting for life insurance companies. They are also frequently involved in insurance regulatory work for regulators, and on regulatory advice for foreign investors entering the Indian insurance market. Key clients include Go Digit General Insurance, Aditya Birla Health Insurance and Dai-ichi Life Holdings.

Khaitan & Co has a prominent practice known for advising insurers and reinsurers on transactional work including acquisitions and restructuring and is also adept at advising on investments into insurance companies. The team exhibits expertise for handling complex domestic and cross-border deals for foreign clients. Its impressive clientele includes international companies from East Asia, America and Europe. Key clients include American Family Ventures, Faering Capital and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.