Covering a full range of contentious and non-contentious insurance mandates, Clyde & Co LLP displays extensive expertise when acting for reinsurers, brokers, and banks. The firm routinely handles complex disputes, from alleged misrepresentation claims leading to securities class actions to the breaching of duties by board members. Operating out of Shanghai, Ik Wei Chong heads the insurance and dispute resolution practices, specialising in international trade, shipping, and energy issues. Victor Yang is a commercial litigation and international arbitration expert, concentrating on complex investments, while Christian Liu focuses on shipping-related and liability insurance cases.

The Baker McKenzie FenXun practice is well equipped to handle multi-jurisdictional restructurings for major insurers and advise insurtech groups in establishing their platforms. The team regularly supports clients on sophisticated M&A and group restructurings, alongside focusing on Chinese insurance JV regulations, with Hong Kong-based Martin Tam continuously representing large insurers in corporate transactions and investigations. In Beijing, Ada Hu has extensive experience in the financial sector, being knowledgeable on compliance management affairs, while in Hong Kong, Tina Li and Jovita Law are also highlighted as key contacts.

Housing an insurance practice which is well placed to draw on the expertise of the corporate, regulatory, and litigation departments, Clifford Chance has an expanding client-base of global insurance brokers and reinsurers. From Hong Kong, Amy Ho heads the practice, specialising in management buyouts and complex auction bids, while Ling Ho heads the IP group in Asia, showcasing demonstrable expertise across the pharma and tech sectors. Rocky Mui is a strong regulatory lawyer, and Jonathan Wong acts for financial institutions and investors. Other key contacts in the group include Vipavee Map Kaosala and Andre Da Roza.

Demonstrating in-depth knowledge across all aspects of the aerospace, TMT, and financial services sectors, the Hong Kong-based Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP team advises domestic and international insurance companies on the gamut of contentious and non-contentious issues. The group is frequently involved in insurance-focused public and private M&A and capital markets transactions, as the lead Gareth Thomas has in-depth experience of acting for corporate clients, financial institutions, and international insurers. Also in Hong Kong, Jocelyn Heng primarily focuses on commercial arbitration and commercial litigation affairs.

Fielding a team of specialists in multi-jurisdictional M&A, insurance regulation, and pre-IPO fundraisings, Linklaters has vast experience of acting for international banks and global insurance corporations. The outfit leverages its expertise in foreign investment, employment, and restructuring matters to deliver a bespoke service on all contentious and advisory elements of insurance law. Based in Hong Kong, Matthew Middleditch heads the group, being an expert in cross-border joint ventures and bancassurance arrangements, while Betty Yap concentrates on strategic investments. Roger Cheng and Tiffany Yan are also cited as key contacts.

With Ai Tong at the helm, the Shanghai-based team at Norton Rose Fulbright covers the full spectrum of insurance and reinsurance matters, primarily focusing upon insurtech, compliance, and joint venture transactions. The practice has a broad remit of expertise, covering data privacy, employment, and D&O liability insurance affairs, with Tong bringing vast insight into complex corporate restructurings, strategic investments, and regulatory matters. Alongside insurance entities, the firm acts on behalf of clients across the banking, fintech, and asset management spheres.