Chambers Review
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Insurance: Contentious (International Firms) - China
What the Team is Known For
RPC houses a formidable team that is respected for its high-quality contentious practice. The law firm frequently handles complex, high-profile claims, drawing praise for its work relating to financial lines insurance, and has noteworthy experience of professional indemnity and directors' and officers' coverage. The team is well equipped and active in undertaking cyber-risk issues, and is also active on policy drafting and regulatory investigations for global insurers operating in China. It offers experience advising on travel insurance matters in relation to travel booking platforms.
Strengths
I have had experience with RPC in many claims, some of which were very complicated, and RPC have always been able to identify key issues and resolutions.
RPC's attention to detail is excellent. The analysis is always well thought out and complex issues are articulated clearly.
Notable practitioners
David Smyth is a senior consultant and veteran commercial litigator with more than three decades' worth of experience in handling financial lines and professional indemnity claims. His expertise is sought out by a wide range of professional services firms.
Antony Sassi is RPC's managing partner for Asia and a highly accomplished insurance specialist. He is most active in financial lines and professional indemnity claims, defending both professionals and D&O in such cases. His dexterity is in high demand, as he is frequently mandated by a number of well-known international insurers.
He's very good on coverage matters and defence cases; all the advice is great. He's a reliable person.