Well-regarded for its ability to ‘punch well above their weight in this field’, WhiteFern LLC offers comprehensive advice on both contentious and non-contentious matters, with particular strengths in disputes, property and casualty, medical negligence, professional indemnity, and financial lines. Counting insurers, reinsurers, individuals, and statutory boards among its key client roster, the team also provides expertise in policy coverage, defence strategies, mitigation efforts, and insurance fraud investigations. K Anparasan is noted for his focus on general liability and casual claims, financial lines, professional indemnity, and engineering claims, while Grace Tan is frequently involved in high-profile disputes. Jin Sheng Tang stands out for his proficiency in construction matters.
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'The team, led by K Anparasan, is always committed to the tasks. Its vast experience in the handling of insurance claims and knowledge of insurance laws have produced excellent results for us.'
'The team is able to identify and put together the best experts as part of the team. Much of the success in resolving cases to the clients' satisfaction can be attributed to the team's thoroughness and in-depth research on matters. No stone is left unturned.'
'K Anparasan is highly committed to the task, providing the best results to clients. Beside his sound knowledge of the laws and insurance, he is thorough with a special flair on technical issues.'
- 'It is always a pleasure to work with Mr Anparasan. He is able to explain complex legal and technical matters clearly. He is patient and overall pleasant.'
‘Led by K Anparasan, WhiteFern is the leading boutique law firm in Singapore that focuses on representing insurers in coverage disputes.’
‘K Anparasan is known and respected by everyone in the Singapore and APAC insurance markets. He is hugely knowledgeable and experienced in advising insurers on insurance coverage issues and disputes.’
‘WhiteFern LLC is a boutique insurance practice acting for insurers in Singapore. They punch well above their weight in this field. I have worked with them on several insurance matters, advising on the English law perspective as an English insurance KC.’
‘The firm has strong expertise in insurance litigation.’
Key clients
- MSIG Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd
- MS First Capital Insurance Limited
- AIG Asia Pacific Insurance Pte Ltd
- HSBC Life (Singapore) Pte Ltd (formerly known as AXA Singapore (AXA Insurance Pte Ltd)
- QBE Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd
- Crawford & Company International Pte Ltd
- Allied World Assurance Company Ltd
- Allianz Insurance Singapore Pte Ltd
- Swiss Re Asia Pte Ltd
- Munich Re Syndicate Singapore Pte Ltd
Work highlights
Advised and represented India International Insurance Pte Ltd in a matter involving a developer’s call on an on-demand performance bond.
Advised an insurer on a claim arising from the collapse of a ceiling in a cold room facility. The claim value was approximately S$10 million.
Advised co-insurers on a professional indemnity claim arising from a law firm’s alleged failure to advise on the terms of an Offer to Settle. The claim value was approximately S$10 million.
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Practice head
K Anparasan; Grace Tan; Tang Jin Sheng