In The Seat: Sumeet Kachwaha

Sumeet Kachwaha is one of India's top arbitrators, and enjoys an excellent reputation for his arbitration skills. He figures as a Leading Individual in Asia Pacific Legal 500, and was one of two from India named in the International Who's Who of Commercial Arbitration 2012 by the esteemed Global Arbitration Review. He also sits on the KLRCA Advisory Board. In this exclusive interview, Mr Kachwaha provides his views and outlook on the evolving landscape of arbitration in the region.

How did you begin your career in arbitration?

I guess it started in right earnest in the late 90's when I got involved with two major arbitrations from US and UK. We worked alongwith a top tier US firm and a U.K. Magic Circle firm. The stakes were high and the matters interesting. The opening up of the Indian market and the new Arbitration & Conciliation Act in 1996, made this a happening branch and I embraced this chapter of my legal career.