Insurance: Non-contentious (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 2
Contact number
+852 2842 4888Chambers Review
Linklaters houses a well-regarded insurance team advising a variety of clients in the sector. The practice focuses on non-contentious work, with experience assisting clients with M&A transactions and bancassurance work. It is able to advise clients on multi-jurisdictional investment strategies and regulatory matters in the Asia-Pacific region, and also leverages a strong offering in capital markets to assist insurance sector clients. The Bank of East Asia, HSBC and Dah Sing Bank are among the firm's key clients.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters advised HSBC on the renewal of bancassurance agreements with Allianz in six jurisdictions, including China.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are able to call on their broad knowledge of transactions and precedents to effectively advance discussions and drive transaction negotiations."
"I rate them highly in terms of quality of service."
"They are able to call on their broad knowledge of transactions and precedents to effectively advance discussions and drive transaction negotiations."
"I rate them highly in terms of quality of service."
Notable Practitioners
Matthew Middleditch is an experienced partner who boasts particular expertise in insurance-related M&A. He is particularly well regarded by market observers for his knowledge of bancassurance agreements.
"He has become a top-rated lawyer for any insurance transaction."
"He has been able to provide very thoughtful advice to us on insurance M&A transactions."