Insurance: Policyholder - Australia
What the team is known for
King & Wood Mallesons maintains its high reputation for assured handling of a comprehensive range of policyholder work, especially M&A-related warranty and indemnity matters, and enjoys particularly close ties with clients from the financial services sector. The team is active on professional indemnity claims, including those made against other law firms, and class actions, and also known for its front-end practice focusing on regulatory issues. The firm is well placed, thanks to its multi-jurisdictional network of offices, to advise on insurance issues on an Asia-Pacific regional basis. Its key clients include Alltrust Insurance and Horizon Capital Financial.
Strengths
"KWM are diligent, analytical and practical."
"King & Wood Mallesons are very aware of market practice and commerciality."
Work highlights
King & Wood Mallesons successfully defended N.M. Superannuation (a superannuation trustee within the AMP Group) in proceedings brought in the NSW Supreme Court by Resolution Life Australia, an incumbent life insurer for AMP superannuation fund members.
Notable practitioners
Travis Toemoe is based in Sydney and specialises in the handling of major insurance disputes but is also active across a wide range of advisory and transactional mandates. "Travis heads a team of excellent lawyers who clearly enjoy working with him - something that is apparent in the quality of the work product delivered." "Travis is a long-trusted adviser, and his advice and acumen is highly appreciated and valued."
