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.

Kennedys enjoys an excellent reputation across both contentious and non-contentious insurance. The law firm is recognised as a go-to for coverage claims relating to professional liability and workers' compensation, and draws praise for its handling of complex litigation and arbitration. The team also boasts notable experience of handling public and motor liability claims as well as clinical negligence claims. It is distinguished by frequent roles on regulatory and competition-related matters and has a strong track record on transactional work in the insurance sector. Its stellar client list includes many international insurers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

HFW has a well-regarded niche practice renowned for shipping and aviation-related insurance matters, particularly in the contentious sphere. The law firm handles complex claims involving multiple jurisdictions and also has expertise assisting master policy insurers with a range of claims. The team is also active on personal injury claims.

O'Melveny & Myers represents insurers in various contentious matters, with experience handling professional negligence claims as well as contractual disputes. The law firm also handles financial lines claims, including D&O and professional indemnity mandates. Its client roster comprises numerous Hong Kong-listed companies and international insurers who instruct the firm on coverage issues. The team is often instructed by insurance brokers and frequently consulted by companies regarding the development of insurance products, advising them on the regulatory and licensing procedures.