Insurance: Contentious (International Firms) - China
What the team is known for
Kennedys enjoys an excellent reputation across both contentious and non-contentious insurance. The firm is recognised as a go-to group 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.
Strengths
"Kennedys has a strong team with the right senior associate and associate support for the partners."
"Their team is knowledgeable and well versed in insurance laws and regulations."
Notable practitioners
Rupert Skrine is a senior consultant at Kennedys and is highly regarded for his expertise in financial lines and professional indemnity claims. "Rupert is so experienced that he can turn his hand to anything." "He's very experienced and senior."
Richard Bates is the leading partner of the firm's corporate and commercial group. His practice focuses on transactional and regulatory mandates for insurance companies and financial institutions, including the acquisition and disposal of assets and businesses. "Richard has been in the industry for many years." "Richard is sensible and experienced."
Joanie Ko is widely respected for her experience in directors' and officers' insurance, as well as financial lines and professional indemnity mandates. She is notably active on cyber-related insurance matters. "Joanie Ko is well versed in cyber risks, losses and D&O matters."
