Insurance (PRC Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
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About
Provided by Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm
Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm's established insurance team possesses PRC and US law expertise. The team's services cover insurance institution establishment, joint venture and M&A, corporate governance consulting, insurance contract review, insurance dispute resolution, internet insurance, insurance funds investment, and protection of personal and commercial information, etc. The team is able to bridge the gap between insurance regulators and clients, and excels at guiding multinational insurance companies in various transactions. The firm counts many multinational insurance companies such as Allianz, Chubb, AXA XL, ERGO, AIA, AIG, Swiss Re, Munich Re and SCOR SE among its key clients.
Recent work highlights
- JT&N advised Allianz in the establishment of the first wholly foreign-owned insurance holding company in China
- JT&N advised Allianz in the establishment of the first indirectly wholly foreign-owned insurance asset management company in China
- JT&N advised Chubb in a series of acquisitions of the shares of Huatai Insurance Group, making Huatai the first foreign-controlled insurance and financial services holding company in China
- JT&N advised Allianz in the purchase of the equity interests in a life insurance joint venture in China, being the first time where a joint venture life insurance company was converted into a wholly foreign owned life insurance company in China
Chambers Review
Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm's established insurance team possesses PRC and US law expertise. The team's services cover market entry, licensing, acquisitions, company establishments and reinsurance arrangements. The team is able to bridge the gap between insurance regulators and clients, and excels at guiding multinational insurance companies in various transactions. Clients also benefit from its strong M&A team and a burgeoning contentious insurance practice. The firm counts Chubb and HSBC among its key clients.
金诚同达律师事务所团队成熟,拥有中国和美国法律专业能力。该团队的服务涵盖市场准入、许可、收购、公司设立和再保险安排。该团队能够弥合保险监管机构与客户之间的鸿沟,擅长指导跨国保险公司进行各种交易。客户也从其实力强劲的并购团队及新兴的争议性保险业务中受益。该所的主要客户包括安达保险和汇丰银行。
Work Highlights
- Jincheng Tongda & Neal represented ERGO on the proposed increase in its stake in ERGO China Life Insurance from 50% to 65%, a transaction valued at approximately CNY900 million.
- 金诚同达律师事务所代表安顾拟将其在安顾中国人寿的持股比例从50%增至65%,交易价值约9亿元人民币。
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team members are experienced lawyers. They have a deep understanding of the insurance industry, and they can give us added value other than explaining the laws and regulations."
"They have a very thorough understanding of the market and the legal and regulatory environment. They also know about matters outside the insurance industry which have an impact on the industry."
“团队成员都是经验丰富的律师,他们对保险行业有深入的了解,除了解释法律法规之外,他们还能给我们带来附加值。”
“他们对市场以及法律和监管环境有非常透彻的了解。他们也了解保险业以外对行业有影响的事情。”
"The team members are experienced lawyers. They have a deep understanding of the insurance industry, and they can give us added value other than explaining the laws and regulations."
"They have a very thorough understanding of the market and the legal and regulatory environment. They also know about matters outside the insurance industry which have an impact on the industry."
“团队成员都是经验丰富的律师,他们对保险行业有深入的了解,除了解释法律法规之外,他们还能给我们带来附加值。”
“他们对市场以及法律和监管环境有非常透彻的了解。他们也了解保险业以外对行业有影响的事情。”
Notable Practitioners
Lan Lan is a pre-eminent figure in the market who is experienced in dealing with international insurance transactions. She has noted expertise advising foreign companies on compliance and regulatory issues.
蓝岚律师是市场上的杰出人物,在处理国际保险交易方面经验丰富。她在为外国公司就合规和监管问题提供建议上拥有令人瞩目的专业知识。
"She is the best law firm partner I have ever worked with. She is the top gun in this sector."
“她是我合作过的最好的律师事务所合伙人。她是这个领域的顶尖人才。”
Elsie Shi is frequently sought out by well-known insurance companies for her expertise in a range of transactions, including joint venture formation and M&A. She co-heads the insurance practice at Jincheng Tongda & Neal, and counts major domestic and foreign insurance companies among her key clients.
师晓燕律师因有处理各种包括成立合资企业和并购的内的交易的专长而经常受到知名保险公司的委托。她共同负责金诚同达的保险业务,她的关键客户包括国内外主要保险公司。
"She is very experienced and professional, and always responds promptly with valuable advice."
"Elsie Shi is an outstanding lawyer."
“她经验丰富且专业,总是及时回复并提供宝贵的建议。”
“师晓燕是一位出色的律师。”
George Yu co-heads the insurance practice and has a broad transactional practice including FDI and M&A for insurance sector clients. He is adept at insurance-related market entry and subsidiary establishment matters.
余华良律师共同负责保险业务并拥有广泛的交易业务,包括为保险业客户处理外商直接投资和并购相关法律工作。他擅长与保险相关的市场准入及子公司设立事宜。
"George Yu is an excellent lawyer."
“余华良是一位优秀的律师。”