Jincheng Tongda & Neal’s insurance team is jointly led by Elsie Shi, who works with insurers, insurance asset managers, insurtech companies and more on a broad array of matters, from company establishment and restructuring, to foreign investment and M&A, and George Yu, who focuses on foreign direct investments into Chinese insurers, M&A, and capital markets matters within the insurance sector. The wider team is also adept at handling reinsurance issues, joint venture formation, policy wording advice, regulatory compliance, and more. Seasoned practitioner Elizabeth Lan Lan is a key resource in the group, regularly advising heavyweight insurance entities on their Chinese activities and investments, and Wenxiao Liu focuses on insurance funds. Shuo Cai has notable expertise in dispute resolution, and based in Dalian, litigators Tong Zhao and Yang Yi possess significant experience in shipping, maritime insurance, and commodity trade matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘In the field of insurance law, particularly concerning compliance for insurance institutions, the firm possesses particular strengths in the establishment and mergers and acquisitions of insurance institutions (especially foreign-funded insurers).’
- ‘Jincheng Tongda & Neal's insurance practice has consistently demonstrated formidable competitiveness within this sector.'
- 'The team possesses an excellent historical legacy, coupled with industry-leading track records and accumulated expertise.'
- 'Their highly competitive professional competence and ethical standards are pivotal to sustaining this edge.'
- 'While preserving their heritage, the team remains acutely attuned to current developments and evolves accordingly; their pioneering spirit is another crucial factor in maintaining their competitive edge.’
- ‘Extensive experience in establishing foreign-invested insurance and insurance asset management companies.'
- 'English is a fluent working language for the team, and communication with foreign legal compliance departments is always smooth.'
- 'Substantial expertise in insurance and reinsurance transactions.’
- 'Elsie Shi possesses exceptional professional ethics, and her highly dedicated attitude is truly impressive. Her team has extensive experience and success in the insurance field. They also have outstanding problem-solving skills.'
Key clients
- Caisse Nationale de Réassurance Mutuelle Agricole Groupama
- Chubb Limited
- Allianz SE
- Allianz (China) Insurance Holding Co., Ltd.
- AXA-XL
- Smart Thinking Consulting (Beijing) Company Ltd.
- AIA Life Insurance Company Limited
- Qianhai Reinsurance
- Pramerica Fosun Life
- ERGO (China) Management Company Limited
Work highlights
Advised ERGO on its increase of shareholding percentage in ERGO China Life Insurance from 50% to 65% by way of a combination of equity transfer and capital increase.
Represented Groupama in the negotiation of a joint venture with Shudao in connection with AVIC’s sale of its stake to Shudao.
Advised Chubb Limited on the purchase of shares and increase of its stake from 47.3% to 87%, becoming the controlling shareholder of HTG.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Eileen Liu
Celia Luan
Practice head
Elsie Shi; George Yu
Other key lawyers
Elizabeth Lan Lan; Wenxiao Liu; Shuo Cai; Tong Zhao; Yang Yi; Eileen Liu; Celia Luan