Fielding a team of specialists in multi-jurisdictional M&A, insurance regulation, and pre-IPO fundraisings, Linklaters has vast experience of acting for international banks and global insurance corporations. The outfit leverages its expertise in foreign investment, employment, and restructuring matters to deliver a bespoke service on all contentious and advisory elements of insurance law. Based in Hong Kong, Matthew Middleditch heads the group, being an expert in cross-border joint ventures and bancassurance arrangements, while Betty Yap concentrates on strategic investments. Roger Cheng and Tiffany Yan are also cited as key contacts.
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Key clients
- Ageas Insurance International NV
- FWD Group
- Alliance Bank Malaysia
- CIMB Thai Bank Public Company
- HSBC
Work highlights
Advised Ageas on its strategic investment in Taiping Pension, the pension insurance arm of China Taiping, a leading PRC state-owned insurance group listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Advised FWD Group, a Hong Kong-headquartered insurance group, on its additional capital contribution to PT Asuransi BRI Life (BRI Life), the life insurance arm of PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (BRI), increasing its stake in BRI Life to approximately 44%.
Advised Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad on the renewal of its long-term exclusive distribution agreement with Manulife Insurance Berhad relating to the sale of life insurance products through Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad’s network.
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Leading partners
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Practice head
Matthew Middleditch
Other key lawyers
Betty Yap; Roger Cheng; Tiffany Yan