Kennedys

Insurance and reinsurance specialists Kennedys has the strength-in-depth to handle a tremendous range and volume of primarily contentious matters for many of the largest insurers/reinsurers in the market. This size and specialism has allowed the team to have developed separate sub-specialisms, key among these is the firm’s pre-eminent financial lines offering. This is headed up by Joanie Ko , who not only has vast knowledge of defending professional indemnity and directors and officers (D&O) claims but is also highly skilled at handling cyber incident response services and coverage advice. The ‘very client-focused and pragmatic’ Meiling Yip  and Wilson Tam co-head the acclaimed liability defence offering which handles a myriad personal injury matters, including catastrophic injuries (including those sustained at work) as well as workplace harassment and bullying claims. Led by Sandy Cho and Christine Tsang , the team also excels in contentious healthcare matters, while Hong Kong managing partner Richard Bates  takes the lead on much of the non-contentious work for life, health and general insurers.