Highly experienced insurance specialist Zhengming Li leads Zhonglun W&D Law Firm’s insurance offering, which is kept busy with corporate and regulatory matters for an array of insurance clients, including life insurers, reinsurers, pension funds, investors, and more, as well as representing insureds in coverage disputes. Equity investments, insurance funds, and litigation specialist Min Li, and Wei Lin, whose practice spans insurance, investment, and M&A, are key figures in the team. Wenjing Li focuses on the establishment and regulatory compliance of insurance financial entities, as well as M&A, and Juan He acts for various parties in litigation and arbitration. Bingmei Zhang concentrates on regulatory advice, and Mingli Zhao is experienced with funds. Yang Pan is another name to note, as is Xinhua Lin, who leads on maritime insurance disputes from Tianjin.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Tianjin office specialises in handling insurance and maritime disputes, particularly marine insurance (hull and cargo insurance).'
  • 'The Tianjin team enjoys a strong reputation in Tianjin and the broader northern market, demonstrating considerable competitiveness. The team maintains a stable and experienced core, possessing deep industry knowledge and insurance expertise, enabling them to deliver practical and effective service solutions.'
  • 'They are highly experienced in handling major cases, with well-organised teamwork, sound decision-making, and highly effective case management.'
  • 'I recommend Xinhua Lin from this team. With extensive experience in underwriting and claims handling at insurance companies, Xinhua possesses a precise understanding of insurance operations and market dynamics, delivering high-calibre solutions.'
  • 'Xinhua Lin possesses extensive experience in maritime and admiralty (marine insurance) matters as well as foreign-related cases, making him our preferred collaborating solicitor.'

Key clients

  • China Life Insurance (Group) Company
  • People’s Insurance Company (Group) of China
  • PICC Property and Casualty Company Limited
  • PICC Life Insurance Company Limited
  • China Life Insurance Company Limited
  • China Life Pension Company Limited
  • BOC Insurance Co., Ltd.
  • Taiping Pension Insurance Co., Ltd.
  • Taiping Reinsurance Insurance (China)Co., Ltd.
  • Qomolangma Property & Casualty Insurance Co., Ltd.
  • China Life Asset Management Company Limited
  • Xintai Life Insurance Co., LTD

Work highlights

Advising China Life Insurance (Group) Company on perennial legal matters.
Advising The People’s Insurance Company (Group) of China Limited on perennial legal matters.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Practice head

Zhengming Li; Min Li; Wei Lin

Other key lawyers

Wenjing Li; Juan He; Bingmei Zhang; Mingli Zhao; Yang Pan; Xiaomeng Zhang; Xinhua Lin