Kennedys

The ‘professional and friendly’ team at Kennedys provides ’precise and clear advice’ to major insurers across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters both domestically and regionally, as well as in a cross-border setting where the firm is well-equipped to act by dint of its broad international network. Joanie Ko has ‘deep knowledge and experience in the insurance market’ on financial lines matters, regularly advises on liability disputes, and is frequently instructed by insurers when there are complex coverage issues at hand. Wilson Tam takes the lead on large-scale liability disputes, particularly as it relates to casualty defence works, employment issues and discrimination issues arising from work-related accidents. On the non-contentious front, corporate and commercial head Richard Bates regularly handles insurance-related M&A, as well as advising insurance companies and financial institutions on regulatory and compliance matters.