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Hong Kong

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Insurance

Litigator Alfred Tam oversees operations at Deacons‘ insurance offering, which specialises in personal injury claims, disputes related to motor, traffic, and other P&C policies. The group is also equipped to take on non-litigious mandates such as assisting with licence applications, regulatory compliance advice, and preparing clients for regulatory investigations. Key figures in the team include Linda Lee, who represents insurance companies in personal injury and professional indemnity claims and policy disputes, and Gary Lui and Gere Sit, who focus on employees’ compensation, road traffic accidents, personal injury, and property damage matters. Christina Hung and April Cheng are further names to note.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Christina Hung is a seasoned litigator and insurance law practitioner. She is practical and very approachable.’
  • ‘Their legal advice has always been professional, timely, and of high quality.’
  • ‘Deacons are our "go-to" firm for work injury and personal injury. They are very knowledgeable in this area.’
  • ‘The leader Alfred Tam is highly responsive. His strategic leadership and expertise in policy wording and interpretation always led to successful defences, significantly reducing our financial liability. Gary Lui's regular check-ins and tailored advice has strengthened our trust in their ability to represent our interests effectively.’
  • ‘Alfred Tam's team is so professional and they have a very comprehensive management system which will provide a high standard of work. Alfred Tam is very experienced and able to manage his team to maintain high-quality service.’
  • ‘I have worked with Alfred Tam for many difficult and sensitive cases. His advice is professional and will not be shaken, even when commercial pressure is exerted on us. As an in-house counsel, it is important to have such strong support from the legal team.'
  • ‘Alfred Tam is widely recognised as one of the top insurance litigation practitioners in town, renowned for his unparalleled expertise in advising on complex policy issues and robustly defending claims. His proactive, clear communication and exceptional accessibility ensure we are consistently well-informed.'

Work highlights

Represented a Hong Kong insurer as the defendant against the plaintiff making claims in relation to an alleged workplace injury.
Practice head

Alfred Tam

Other key lawyers

Linda Lee; Gary Lui; Gere Sit; Christina Hung; April Cheng

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