WhiteFern LLC advises across a range of contentious and non-contentious matters, with notable expertise in disputes, property and casualty, medical negligence, professional indemnity, and financial lines. The firm often acts for insurers, reinsurers, individuals, and statutory boards, and has experience advising on policy coverage matters, defence and mitigation, and insurance fraud investigations. K Anparasan focuses on general liability, casualty, and financial claims, while Grace Tan is noted for her disputes and arbitration work, together with a growing experience in fraud and investigations. Tang Jin Shang is another key contact, noted for his capability in litigation and disputes. All named practitioner lead the practice.
Key clients
- MSIG Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd
- MS First Capital Insurance Limited
- AIG Asia Pacific Insurance Pte Ltd
- HSBC Life (Singapore) Pte Ltd (formerly known as AXA Singapore (AXA Insurance Pte Ltd)
- QBE Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd
- Crawford & Company
- Allied World Assurance Company Ltd
- Allianz Insurance Singapore Pte Ltd
- Swiss Re Asia Pte Ltd
- Munich Re Syndicate Limited Asia
- HL Assurance
- Liberty Insurance
- Lockton Companies (Singapore)
- SMRT Corporation
- Public Utilities Board
- Tokio Marine Insurance Singapore
- Ergo Insurance Pte Ltd
- China Taiping Insurance
- Shipowners’ P&I Association (Singapore) Branch
- Newline Asia Services Pte. Limited
- United Overseas Insurance Limited
- India International Insurance Pte Ltd
- HDI Global
- Sompo Insurance Singapore Pte Ltd
- Berkley Insurance Company
- Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
Work highlights
- Advised Charles Monat Associates against a claim by a life insurance policy owner for allegedly failing to advise on matters concerning the said policy, which dealt with novel issues such as the duties and standard of care (if any) that may be expected from brokers, who are normally intermediaries.
- Advise and defend Chasen Holidings Limited, a public listed logistics company against claims arising from a fire.
- Representing a real estate agency, who was brought in as a Third Party by Oxley Sanctuary Pte Ltd, in a claim commenced by 28 Plaintiffs, who are the buyers of certain commercial units in the King Albert Mall against Oxley, the Defendant.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
K Anparasan, Grace Tan, Tang Jin Sheng