Band 3
Provided by Angela S Y Yim
Angela Yim is a partner of JSM. She has experience in all aspects of insurance litigation, including policy interpretation and defence of claims involving contractors' all risks, public liability, employees' compensation, professional indemnity and other specialist insurance policies.
She was named a “Recommended Lawyer” for Insurance (Hong Kong) by Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2015-2020), Leading Insurance Lawyer by Chambers Asia Pacific (2009-2021), "Women in Business Law (Insurance & Reinsurance)" by Expert Guides (2013-2020) , “Leading Lawyer” for Insurance: Contentious (Hong Kong) by PLC Which Lawyer (2011 & 2012), and "most highly recommended in Insurance & Reinsurance" by 2010's Asialaw Leading Lawyers.
Angela is considered a "highly respected litigator who is described as "active, experienced" and a "strong personal injury lawyer" by market sources in the insurance space by Chambers Asia Pacific (2019) and is praised for her "wealth of knowledge“ by Chambers Asia Pacific (2017). A client enthuses that "she is a reliable partner to work with" and highlighted her pragmatic attitude as a major strength as described by Chambers Asia Pacific (2017). Angela is also ranked as Band 1 - Insurance: Contentious (China) by Chambers Asia Pacific 2012 to 2015.She speaks English and Cantonese.
She is admitted in Hong Kong, England and Wales, and Australia, Victoria.
Law Society of Hong Kong, Insurance Law, Committee Member
Law Society of England & Wales, Member
Victorian Law Institute, Australia, Member
Chinese Underwriters Club, Member
Hong Kong Insurers Club, Member
HKFI General Insurance Council Legal Working Group, Legal Adviser
The Employees’ Compensation Insurance Residual Scheme, Honorary Legal Adviser
Lecturer in LLM in Hong Kong University on Insurance Law “The Principle of Indemnity” and “Rights of Subrogation” in the years 2000 and 2001
The University of Melbourne,
LLB
Provided by Chambers
Angela Yim is an experienced insurance litigator, including public liability and professional indemnity claims. She is particularly skilled in handling casualty claims, specifically personal injury and motor insurance.
Provided by Chambers
Angela always provides professional and practical legal advice. She always keeps us informed of market trends and new court judgments.
Angela has a strong knowledge of the law and its practices, showing good judgement and excellent decision-making skills.
Angela always provides professional and practical legal advice. She always keeps us informed of market trends and new court judgments.
Angela has a strong knowledge of the law and its practices, showing good judgement and excellent decision-making skills.
