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, such as Partner Reinsurance Asia, Sompo Japan Insurance and MSIG Insurance (Malaysia).
Strengths
"Their responsiveness is particularly appreciated. They reach out to colleagues internally to find solutions. They have that reach and strong bench."
"DAC Beachcroft is able to promptly identify any potential issues and highlight them."
Work highlights
DAC Beachcroft advised XL Insurance on a group claim, made by several entities and individual stakeholders based in China, against the ex-directors of a large Singapore-based company.
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 is very pragmatic and has a diverse background in various areas. She is also very approachable." "She has impressive expertise and is very responsive in providing technical advice on enquiries."
