Insurance: Contentious (International Firms) | Greater China Region

Clyde & Co is a market-leading contentious practice that offers international coverage and an exemplary global reputation. The law firm is experienced in all manner of insurance coverage disputes, including professional indemnity, financial lines, product liability, maritime, aviation and personal injury claims. It also has a strong offering in terms of regulatory and transactional insurance mandates. The practice regularly advises a wide range of high-calibre international insurers, corporate clients and financial institutions, working closely with its other offices in the region. Clyde & Co offers particular expertise in handling class action claims, advising on coverage issues.

Johnson Stokes & Master is noted for its expert handling of financial lines cases, including D&O and professional indemnity claims. The law firm has an outstanding reputation for its personal injury practice, with regular instruction on high-profile cases. The team is noted for its knowledge of employees' compensation claims for major construction insurers in Hong Kong. The team also advises on ransomware and similar cyber-incident response matters.

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.

The Deacons team has a wealth of experience in dealing with personal injury claims, also handling an array of insurance disputes, including medical negligence, employee compensation and fatality claims. The firm's key clients include a broad range of well-known local and regional insurance companies.

Howse Williams fields a respected team with a notable presence in the contentious insurance market. It is highly experienced in the spheres of medical malpractice and professional indemnity, and also has experience in other insurance-related litigious mandates. The law firm houses practitioners with experience as medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.