Insurance: Contentious (International Firms) - China
What the team is known for
Herbert Smith Freehills is a respected outfit known for its contentious practice covering both the insurance and reinsurance markets. The team is experienced in representing policyholders in a range of insurance disputes, and also has expertise working on mandates relating to professional negligence and financial insurance. It has particular experience handling insurance claims arising out of terrorist incidents.
Strengths
"They are highly capable with many good lawyers on the team."
"They are very strong and they are our go-to counsel when we are faced with serious litigious matters."
Work highlights
Herbert Smith Freehills advised the UK's Financial Services Authority on a test case regarding the interpretation of business interruption policies under English law with implications for Asian jurisdictions such as Hong Kong.
Notable practitioners
Gareth Thomas is the co-head of the insurance practice in Hong Kong and is a regular choice of counsel for insurers and other financial institutions to handle cross-border insurance litigation. He is held in high regard for his expert advice on trade credit, aviation and fraud insurance matters. "Gareth is my go-to person at Herbert Smith Freehills. He is very knowledgeable and has good responsiveness." "Gareth Thomas is a pleasure to work with."
