Elaine Chan > Keystone Law > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Keystone Law
48 CHANCERY LANE
LONDON
WC2A 1JF
England

Work Department

Commercial and Insurance Litigation

Position

Elaine is an expert in commercial and insurance litigation and is extremely experienced in managing high-value product liability claims on behalf of insurer and corporate clients. Many of the disputes Elaine advises on are multi-jurisdictional, and a number of them have carried commercial and reputational implications which she has dealt with.

As well as product liability, Elaine also deals with a range of other disputes such as insurance, construction, contracts, subrogated recoveries, jurisdiction, property damage, occupier’s liability and nuisance claims.

Where a client does not want to go to court, Elaine is experienced in methods of Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Career

Elaine qualified as a solicitor in 2003. Prior to joining Keystone Law in 2020, she worked at the following firms:

  • Ward Hadaway
  • BLM

Lawyer Rankings

London > Insurance > Product liability: defendant

Keystone Law is well versed in dealing with a variety of product liability claims stemming from international trade, frequently advising foreign insurers and manufacturers. ‘Knowledgeable, super-diligent‘ practitioner Elaine Chan has a strong track record in high-value product liability claims, including multi-jurisdictional disputes. Antony Colman, a specialist in advising German clients, and Jason Kallis, who stands out for his roster of Japanese and South Korean clients, are also key contacts.

London > Insurance > Insurance and reinsurance litigation

The insurance practice at Keystone Law acts for insurers and reinsurers across a number of sectors including shipping, aviation and life sciences. James Crabtree advises on both insurance and reinsurance claims, coverage disputes and contractual issues, while James Healy-Pratt is an aviation expert and has assisted insurers with claims relating to aviation accidents. Jason Kallis is well versed in complex insurance litigation and Elaine Chan handles product liability claims.

London > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: mid-market

The ‘highly competent, experienced and dependable lawyers’ at AIM-listed law firm Keystone Lawconsistently surpass expectations with their utmost professionalism’. The large practice, which covers commercial, family and property disputes and professional negligence, is home to sector specialists in shipping, sport, aviation, energy and media. Among the firm’s experienced practitioners, James Healy-Pratt acts in aviation disputes; Alex Ferrari‘s practice encompasses both domestic and international disputes and veteran litigator Matthew Hennessy-Gibbs is ‘very commercially minded’. Lara Robson is experienced in coordinating proceedings in a range of jurisdictions, while Patrick Elliott is a corporate recovery and insolvency specialist and Patrick Pennal maintains a wide-ranging international litigation practice. The practice also includes shipping, commodities and commercial litigator Dharmendra Nair; James Lankshear, who resolves disputes for companies offering spread betting and foreign exchange services; Chris Botsman, whose ‘commercial litigation experience is fundamental to the success of cases’; insurance, medical and life sciences litigator Rowan Brown; Richard Johnson-Brown, a specialist in shipping disputes; Elaine Chan, who has ‘excellent judgement’; and experienced commercial litigator Kamal Mukhi . Other names to note are Kash Balogun, Robert Kenyon , Louise Abbott, Joseph Kosky, and Nick Scott. Professional liability expert Jane Howard joined from Reed Smith LLP during 2023.