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Clyde & Co LLP

Insurance: Contentious (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China


Clyde & Co LLP

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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.

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Insurance: Contentious (International Firms) - China

Band 1

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.

Work Highlights

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  • Clyde & Co advised an international insurer on coverage in relation to a complex USD41 million claim for indemnity against a warranty and indemnity insurance product.

Strengths

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  • Clyde & Co is detailed in its analysis and care for the client's concerns. It is very strong in both financial fines and casualty work.

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  • Clyde & Co is reliable and experienced in the trade credit insurance field; it gives me peace of mind to engage its services. It also has international litigation experience and domestic network.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersIk Wei Chong
    Eminent PractitionersIk Wei Chong

    Ik Wei Chong

    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.

  • Eminent PractitionersSimon McConnell
    Eminent PractitionersSimon McConnell

    Simon McConnell

    Simon McConnell is a market-leading lawyer who specialises in contentious financial lines insurance matters. He is highly skilled in handling professional negligence cases as well as insurance fraud and liability claims.

    • Simon is very attentive and cares about clients.

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  • Band 3Gloria Jones
    Band 3Gloria Jones

    Gloria Jones

    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.

    • Gloria is highly experienced across a wide range of claims and consistently provides swift, reliable and insightful advice.

      Insurance: Contentious (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
    • Gloria is always a meticulous and helpful partner. She has excellent skills and an analytical mindset. She is a great leader to the team.

      Insurance: Contentious (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • Band 4Patrick Perry
    Band 4Patrick Perry

    Patrick Perry

    Patrick Perry is an insurance litigator who is highly experienced in advising insurers in relation to indemnity claims. He is well known for his expertise in the construction industry. In addition to his skills as a litigator, he also has capabilities in arbitration as well as other forms of ADR.

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