Tuli & Co

Insurance; Reinsurance & Commercial Advisory

Celia Jenkins joined Tuli & Co in 2006 and heads the Firm’s non-contentious practice. She specialises in insurance regulatory advisory, product development, and commercial work for Insurers, Reinsurers, intermediaries, as well as general clients.

Her insurance regulatory practice spans end-to-end market entry and distribution strategies, product development across all lines of business, ongoing compliance support (including regulatory audits and checklists, and reinsurance advisory for entities operating in India and the GIFT City. She also advises Insurers and intermediaries on regulatory enforcement actions and provides strategic support in appeals before the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT). Her commercial advisory practice includes conducting due diligences, advising on RBI and FEMA regulations for cross-border insurance transactions, labour law, and structuring advice for insurance ventures.

Celia’s practice has been consistently recommended by various reputed legal directories and rankings, and some of the significant mentions include:

Celia has been recognised consistently as a leading insurance practitioner by the Legal 500, Asia Pacific and ranked as “Leading Partner”. The 2026 edition records a client’s testimonial stating: “Celia Jenkins brings deep industry-specific expertise, which enables her to anticipate challenges and provide strategic guidance aligned with business objectives. Her ability to combine legal precision with sectoral insight makes her a valuable resource in navigating complex and evolving regulatory landscape.” Another testimonial in the edition states: “Celia's team is apart from competitors with not only their deep subject matter expertise, but their ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks into clear, actionable strategies that align with business goals.” She is also recognised as a “Thought Leader” in the category of Insurance & Reinsurance by Lexology and as a notable insurance practitioner in India by Chambers, Asia-Pacific where she is ranked as a Band 2 Lawyer. The 2026 edition records a client’s testimonial stating: “Her greatest strength is her ability to distill her in-depth knowledge and understanding of the insurance industry into practical legal advice and deliver it in a clear and concise manner.

Celia joined Tuli & Co in 2006 and became a partner in 2011.

Member of the Bar Council of Delhi.

B.A.LL.B (Hons), National Academy of Legal Studies and Research, Hyderabad (2005)