The legal industry is highly competitive and diverse, with some areas of law proving to be highly contentious and complex. This is especially the case within the insurance sector, where international firms often face numerous challenges. Within the Chinese market, a selection of highly skilled and proficient lawyers has risen to prominence, known for their exceptional skill set, varied expertise, and successful case histories in contentious insurance. Here, we highlight some of these remarkable individuals and their contributions to the field of contentious insurance law.
Contentious insurance involves navigating through complicated international norms, deciphering complex insurance contracts, and grappling with disputes that sometimes span across numerous jurisdictions. Given the globalized nature of today’s economic environment, insurance disputes often require not only a deep understanding of insurance law but also familiarity with business principles, financial systems, and even medical or technological issues, depending on the case at hand. Chinese insurance law thus necessitates lawyers of the highest caliber, who can navigate these complex issues with proficiency and acumen.
Here we discuss the prominent and influential lawyers dealing with contentious insurance (international firms) in China. These notable figures have developed detailed knowledge and significant expertise in this area, ensuring their clients are well-represented in disputes and enhancing the overall legal landscape of China.
David Kan
A lawyer at Howse Williams, David Kan comes with dual qualifications as a legal professional and a medical doctor. He champions medical negligence cases, routinely defending medical professionals and demonstrating his prowess in handling regulatory matters related to the medical field.
David G Smyth
Hailing from the firm RPC, David Smyth stands as a senior consultant and seasoned commercial litigator. With over thirty years of experience grappling with financial lines and professional indemnity claims, he is greatly valued for his dexterity amongst numerous professional services firms.
Mun Yeow
Clyde & Co‘s Mun Yeow brings his extensive expertise to corporate clients across the spectrum of contentious insurance matters, from professional indemnity to cyber-insurance. Recently active on Covid-related insurance disputes and D&O policy claims, he is on the frontline of emerging disputes.
Rosie Ng
Also at Clyde & Co, Rosie Ng represents policyholders and insurers alike in the realms of insurance and reinsurance dispute resolution. Her specialty cuts across financial lines, product liability, and property insurance claims.
Peter Coles
Heading the APAC aviation practice at Clyde & Co, Peter Coles counsels airlines, operators and other aviation sector-related corporate clients on a wide array of regulatory and insurance matters, and defends insured and uninsured aviation-related claims.
Angela S Y Yim
Based at Mayer Brown, Angela Yim is an experienced insurance litigator of public liability and professional indemnity claims. Her particular prowess is in handling casualty claims, specifically personal injury and motor insurance matters.
Tow Lu Lim
Also at Mayer Brown, Lim Tow Lu is commended for his expert representation in insurance claims and disputes. Serving corporate clients on insurance regulatory matters, his active participation extends to cybersecurity and ransomware insurance affairs.
Gloria Jones
Gloria Jones of Clyde & Co carries a robust casualty insurance practice covering a varied range of claims, inclusive of personal injury and product liability claims. In addition to contentious mandates, she also advises clients on policy wording and regulatory issues.
Kelvin Lee
Plying his trade at Ince, Kelvin Lee is experienced in handling marine and cargo insurance claims as well as property damage and product liability claims. Foreign and Chinese insurers alike seek his expertise.
Joanie Ko
Well-regarded on issues like directors’ and officers’ insurance, as well as financial lines and professional indemnity, is Kennedys‘ Joanie Ko who is also increasingly active on cyber-related fraud insurance matters.
As the landscape of contentious insurance continues to evolve, these top lawyers and their dedicated work continue to shape the industry, always striving for just outcomes on even the most contentious insurance cases.
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