Insurance: Contentious (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 2
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Chambers Review
Mayer Brown is praised for its expert handling of financial lines cases, including D&O and professional indemnity claims. The firm maintains an outstanding reputation for its personal injury practice, with regular instruction on high-profile cases. The team is noted for its knowledge of employees' compensation claims for major construction insurers in Hong Kong. The team also advises on ransomware and similar cyber-incident response matters.
Work Highlights
- Mayer Brown advised the employees' compensation insurers of Hongkong Electric on commencing recovery action against the Director of the Marine Department and the shipbuilder of 'Lamma IV' for compensation and damages paid out in relation to the Lamma Island ferry collision on 1 October 2012.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team provided recommendations with a very comprehensive lens in terms of the outcomes."
"I am always delighted with their commercial awareness and practicality when dealing with defence counsel and settlement terms."
"The team provided recommendations with a very comprehensive lens in terms of the outcomes."
"I am always delighted with their commercial awareness and practicality when dealing with defence counsel and settlement terms."
Notable Practitioners
Lim Tow Lu is well regarded for his expert representation in insurance claims and disputes. He advises corporate clients on insurance regulatory matters, and is active in cyber-security and ransomware insurance matters.
"He is very professional with a deep understanding of commercial outcomes, and highly efficient within a strategic framework."
"He has always impressed me with his professionalism in dealing with both clients and opposing sides. He is very knowledgeable, and his vast experience shows in his communications."
Angela Yim is an experienced insurance litigator including public liability and professional indemnity claims. She is particularly skilled in handling casualty claims, specifically personal injury and motor insurance.
"She is known for being efficient and business-oriented."
Marina Fung is routinely mandated to deal with personal injury insurance claims. She is also able to handle insurance litigation regarding motor liability, public liability and employee compensation claims.
"She is an experienced, solid and established practitioner."
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