As a boutique firm in Delhi, CSL Chambers has an expert ability in contentious insurance and reinsurance matters, representing large domestic and international clients before courts and tribunals on coverage issues, jurisdiction and incorporation clauses, and insurance and reinsurance risks. The 'outstanding' Sumeet Lall, an experienced disputes practitioner with over 25 years of experience in contentious insurance and reinsurance mandates, leads the team. Sidhant Kapoor is a standout team member, bringing an ability to represent clients before various courts and forums on insurance matters and subrogated recoveries.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team has very in-depth knowledge in insurance matters.’

  • ‘Sumeet Lall is an outstanding individual who has helped us with very well written advice and explanations.’

  • ‘CSL Chambers have the requisite skill and knowhow to give us sound advice on matters pertaining to credit insurance and its related regulatory matters.'

  • ‘Their domain knowledge is vast and to-the-point. With global clients and service network, the knowledge resource is well adept. Great choice in understanding what works in the current market, and the know-hows of your global counterparts.'

  • ‘The partner, Sumeet, is well responsive, understands the requirements well, and with a sharp and keen understanding of the domain advises prudently and delivers timely. His team has been wonderful to work with.’

  • ‘The team is at our disposal and the response time is very good.’

Key clients

  • Atradius Group
  • ECGC Ltd
  • Exportkreditnämnden / The Swedish Export Credit Agency
  • Premia Managing Agency Limited
  • Saudi Re
  • ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited
  • SERV Swiss Export Risk Insurance
  • Hiscox Insurance Company Limited
  • Aon India Insurance Brokers Private Limited
  • Munich Re Syndicate Limited

Work highlights

Advised Export Development Canada and successfully represented them in their subrogated claim against an Indian debtor before the National Company Law Tribunal, New Delhi.
Advised and represented AXA XL in their subrogated recovery action before the Sessions Court, Panvel and successfully seeking possession of silver bars which were the subject of theft.
Advised a leading public sector insurance company on the intricacies of a Airport Owners and Operators Liability policy.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Sumeet Lall
Sumeet Lall
Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Sidhant Kapoor
Sidhant Kapoor
Practice head

Sumeet Lall

Other key lawyers

Sidhant Kapoor