Chambers Review
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Clinical Negligence (International Firms) - China
What the Team is Known For
Kennedys fields a well-regarded team that stands out for defending clients in a wide range of matters, including clinical negligence claims and disciplinary and criminal proceedings. The team demonstrates expertise in handling complex claims and has experience acting in cases with allegations of assault. Its enviable client roster features public authorities, private healthcare providers and insurers. Clients also benefit from its international footprint.
Strengths
Kennedys have vast experience of handling medico-legal cases in Hong Kong. They are well accepted by my medical colleagues.
The firm's standards are very high and the quality of their juniors is very high. They are preparing the next generation well.
Work Highlights
Kennedys represented the Hong Kong Hospital Authority, its hospitals and its doctors in a highly contentious death inquest.
Notable practitioners
Christine Tsang co-leads the healthcare practice at Kennedys. She has extensive experience representing clients in clinical negligence claims and disciplinary proceedings. She is also equipped to assist in death inquests.
Christine Tsang has a deep insight into healthcare law.
She is a leader who is well known in the field.
Sandy Cho has considerable expertise in a broad range of work, including clinical negligence claims and investigations as well as insurance-related cases. Her clientele encompasses private corporates and public bodies. She co-chairs Kennedys' healthcare practice.
She is a detailed person and is able to handle intricate information. She is a visionary leader.
Sandy is very reasonable and experienced.
Chantel Pang's experience and skill in the healthcare team have earned her the title of of-counsel at Kennedys. She provides exceptional counsel for clients in clinical negligence cases and advises on a breadth of matters, including inquests and defamation.
She is highly effective, proficient and empathetic.
Chantel Pang is very detailed and calm, a calming presence with a human touch. She is very eloquent and confident.