Clyde & Co LLP, Insurance (International Firms) | Chambers Greater China Region Profile

About

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We’ve been at the heart of global commerce for nearly a century, helping the insurance market navigate an ever-changing risk landscape.

Today, the risks that insurers and their insureds face are becoming ever more interconnected and complex wherever they operate around the world. Whether that’s driven by the digital revolution, geopolitical tension and uncertainty, the existential threats posed by climate change or the ever increasing legal and regulatory risks faced by organisations and their directors and officers, the world is increasingly unpredictable and volatile.

All this calls for an agile and informed response. Our global teams use their deep insurance sector knowledge and commercial understanding to advise on issues such as dispute resolution, multi-jurisdictional litigation, coverage issues, contentious regulatory proceedings, policy wording issues, product development, corporate and commercial services, and recoveries.

From the smallest claim to the most complex risk, our in-depth, on-the-ground knowledge is supported by a truly interconnected global approach. This combination of local insight and global network allows us to offer rapid access to expertise wherever you operate. We can help you navigate these risks and futureproof your business.

Chambers Review

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Insurance: Contentious (International Firms) - China

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Clyde & Co is a market-leading contentious practice that offers international coverage and an exemplary global reputation. The law firm is experienced in all manner of insurance coverage disputes, including professional indemnity, financial lines, product liability, maritime, aviation and personal injury claims. It also has a strong offering in terms of regulatory and transactional insurance mandates. The practice regularly advises a wide range of high-calibre international insurers, corporate clients and financial institutions, working closely with its other offices in the region. Clyde & Co offers particular expertise in handling class action claims, advising on coverage issues.

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Work Highlights

Clyde & Co acted in defence of a HKD2.5 billion claim against a well-known firm of Hong Kong accountants.

Strengths

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Clyde & Co are incredibly knowledgeable on Hong Kong law. They are business-friendly and give sound, practical advice at a reasonable cost.

Insurance: Contentious (International Firms) respondent
Greater China Region

There is a great mix of senior, mid-level and junior associates, with an excellent mix of lawyers of various experience levels.

Insurance: Contentious (International Firms) respondent
Greater China Region

Clyde & Co are incredibly knowledgeable on Hong Kong law. They are business-friendly and give sound, practical advice at a reasonable cost.

Insurance: Contentious (International Firms) respondent
Greater China Region

There is a great mix of senior, mid-level and junior associates, with an excellent mix of lawyers of various experience levels.

Insurance: Contentious (International Firms) respondent
Greater China Region

Notable Practitioners

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Simon McConnell

Eminent Practitioners

Simon McConnell is a market-leading lawyer who specialises in contentious financial lines insurance matters and also serves as managing partner of the Hong Kong office. He is highly skilled in handling professional negligence cases as well as insurance fraud and liability claims.

Simon can understand the client, the dispute and also what the best solution is.

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Joyce Chan

Band 2

Joyce Chan leads the non-contentious side of the team's insurance practice, particularly the regulatory aspects of corporate insurance, and is also well placed to handle directors' and officers' liability insurance. She has also developed a fintech practice that extends from her regulatory insurance expertise.

Joyce is an excellent, thoughtful and analytical lawyer with fast turnaround times.

Joyce is an outstanding partner.

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Gloria Jones

Band 3

Gloria Jones maintains a robust casualty insurance practice covering a diverse array of claims, including personal injury and product liability claims. She is also well versed in professional negligence and medical malpractice claims. In addition to contentious mandates, she also advises clients on policy wording and regulatory issues.

We can always rely on Gloria for any questions or difficulties that we may have in Hong Kong.

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Ik Wei Chong

Band 3

Chong Ik Wei continues to act on behalf of clients in a wide spectrum of contentious insurance claims, with particular expertise in the maritime sphere. In addition, he offers advice on credit risk and property, and business interruption insurance claims. He is the managing director for Asia, and divides his time between Clyde & Co's offices in Shanghai and Singapore.

He is remarkable.

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