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HFW

Insurance

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Singapore

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About

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Our insurance & reinsurance practice is recognised internationally as an industry leader. Through our integrated global network of offices, we offer a comprehensive range of dispute resolution, transactional and regulatory legal services to the insurance sector, including insurance and reinsurance companies; policyholders; captives and mutuals; brokers and other intermediaries; managing agencies and MGAs; TPAs and other service providers. Our insurance and reinsurance work is high value, likely to be complex and multi-party, and often international in nature.

We have one of the largest teams in Singapore that provide insurance-related advice.

We have a reputation in the market as one of the leading law firms for major aviation and shipping incidents. This means our clients come to us for advise on the biggest, most high-profile (and often most catastrophic and therefore most complicated) insurance cases across the region.

Industries (6)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Insurance
  • Private Clients/Individuals
  • Shipping
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure

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Insurance - Singapore

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
HFW is well placed to handle aviation insurance work, regularly acting for major airlines and insurers. It is frequently called upon to handle contentious liability claims following air accidents and other major losses. The team possesses extensive experience in-house at insurance companies and airlines. HFW also offers expertise in shipping claims and other marine insurance matters.
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Strengths

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  • The firm is prompt, accessible and concise. An exceptional understanding of specific businesses underpins its commercial savoir-faire.

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  • HFW has knowledge of and experience in various situations around the region and globally. The team is able to handle every type of case or situation, no matter how simple or complex.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Kate Seaton
    Kate Seaton

    Kate Seaton

    Kate Seaton represents airlines and other aviation companies, as well as the insurers and reinsurers, on a variety of disasters and losses across Asia-Pacific.
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  • James Jordan
    James Jordan

    James Jordan

    James Jordan co-heads HFW's insurance practice. He is experienced in defending insurers in relation to aircraft insurance coverage disputes. He is also equipped to advise on aircraft reinsurance policies.

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Ranked Individuals at HFW (2)

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