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DLA Piper LLP

Insurance: Non-contentious (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China


DLA Piper LLP

Rankings

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Insurance: Non-contentious (International Firms) - China

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper is a global powerhouse with extensive experience advising across an array of non-contentious matters. The law firm is regularly engaged by both domestic and international clients on a variety of cross-border corporate transactions, leveraging its notable insurance teams in Singapore and Thailand. It also advises notable insurers and reinsurers on policy wording and coverage issues. The department's workload includes advising clients active in Mainland China and Hong Kong on complex regulatory issues, and the firm is able to assist with regulatory exemption applications following complex transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised Howden Insurance Brokers on its acquisition of Storfield Insurance Consultants.

Strengths

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  • The firm is distinguished by its efficiency of response and proactivity. It has deep experience of the region, sectors and the detailed work here.

    Insurance: Non-contentious (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • DLA Piper has excellent knowledge of Hong Kong insurance regulation and familiarity with the local Hong Kong insurance regulator. It provides excellent service levels and responsiveness.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Heng Loong Cheong
    Band 2Heng Loong Cheong

    Heng Loong Cheong

    Cheong Heng Loong advises insurers and reinsurers on transactional and regulatory matters, including warranty and indemnity insurance. His transactional insurance expertise covers the acquisition and disposal of insurance assets in Hong Kong and across the Asia-Pacific region.

    • Heng Loong is a true high quality client-facing partner. He's set apart by his in-depth knowledge and strength of relationships across a wide sector of the commercial and regulatory landscape.

      Insurance: Non-contentious (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
    • Heng Loong provides good service and has good commercial awareness.

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  • Band 3Roy Chan
    Band 3Roy Chan

    Roy Chan

    Roy Chan is based in the firm's Shanghai office. He is a notable transactional insurance lawyer with extensive knowledge of corporate and M&A and restructuring deals for Chinese and international clients.

Ranked Individuals at DLA Piper LLP (2)

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    Heng Loong Cheong

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    Roy Chan

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