Counting local and global insurers in its client roster, Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited handles contentious and non-contentious insurance matters, with recent involvement in the hospitality, construction and logistics sectors. Jointly helming the practice is Kay Kian Tan, who advises international insurance and reinsurance companies on dispute resolution cases, and Sydney-based Alan Polivnick, who is routinely engaged in a broad array of insurance work, such as insurance and reinsurance litigation, as well as advising clients on regulatory requirements. Tossaporn Sumpiputtanadacha is another key contact in the group.
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Key clients
- Agoda
- Ince GD
- ZA Tech Global Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Agoda on negotiating master and local agreements with Agoda’s insurance partners and addressing the Thai regulatory requirements for the online sale of insurance, as well as the interaction between insurance regulations, online consumer disclosure regulations and the technical requirements for online e-commerce.
- Advised ZA Tech Global Limited on its acquisition of shares in GoBear Insurance Broker (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kay Kian Tan, Alan Polivnick