Insurance - Singapore
What the Team is Known For
DAC Beachcroft in Singapore has strong insurance law expertise across a range of different areas, including construction, cybersecurity, directors' and officers' liability and property. The team is also well placed to advise clients on insurance regulatory issues in Singapore and the region. The firm regularly represents leading insurers and reinsurers active in the Asia-Pacific region.
Strengths
"They understand the practical and commercial aspects of the claim well, which is very useful for us in implementing the next steps for effective claims resolution in an economical manner."
"They understood the tight timelines which we worked in and provided their advice and recommendations in a timely manner for us to progress the matter."
Work Highlights
DAC Beachcroft was instructed by Delta Insurance Singapore as incident response manager with regard to a cyber attack by the global threat actor, BianLian Ransomware Group, against Commonwealth Capital Group.
Notable Practitioners
Summer Montague is a partner in DAC Beachcroft's insurance practice. She is often mandated to handle claims work and policy coverage on such issues as business interruption as well as property and power sector insurance claims. "Summer Montague is a very insightful lawyer that always provides good horizon scanning and training."
Andrew Robinson is especially active in advising insurance and reinsurance companies on professional indemnity claims. Co-leading the firm's Asian cyber services, he is skilful in handling claims related to cybersecurity accidents. "Andrew understands the complexity of the claim and is able to tailor his advice towards our needs effectively."
