LVM Law Chambers LLC's insurance and reinsurance practice is a disputes boutique that handles litigation involving financial lines, property and casualty, and employers' liability policies. The team is jointly led by Lok Vi Ming, Joseph Lee and Waltan Pak. The practice has recently expanded its focus on financial lines matters, with Pak handling professional indemnity and D&O liability cases. Lee focuses on insurance disputes arising from the construction and real estate sectors and also has experience in professional disciplinary inquiries. Lok's litigation practice includes medical negligence and aviation insurance disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘This is a firm where the lawyers stand out not just for being exceptionally smart, but for being deeply analytical and uncommonly thorough. They don’t just advise from the sidelines – they treat your problems like their own. You get sharp legal thinking paired with a real sense of ownership, which makes all the difference when the stakes are high. There's a strong culture of collaboration, real diversity of thought and background.’
- 'Pak Waltan is an excellent litigator who is thorough in her analysis of issues. Someone who is always available for counsel and guidance for your matters and is prepared to take into account your views.'
- 'This team is helmed by renowned Senior Counsel Lok Vi Ming, and the equally talented Mr Mohd Haireez. They are a lean but deep team who is well able to handle complex shipping disputes.'
- 'Lok Vi Ming, SC is a very experienced litigator with a very sharp wit, pleasant demeanour and great EQ.'
- ‘Joseph Lee and Lok Vi Ming are accessible, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.’
- ‘The team gets great results and provides a great quality of advice that is detailed and well thought through.'
- ‘Small firm with an impressive list of clients and experience in dispute resolution. Easy to work with. Approachable. Thorough and prompt advice.’
- ‘The team is extremely professional and thorough with the brief and the law. Their knowledge about the insurance industry was on point and up to date with the developments.’
- ‘Waltan is very dedicated and has great attention to detail.’
- 'This is a boutique litigation firm which provides all round and effective solutions for resolution of disputes.'
Key clients
- MS First Capital Insurance Ltd
- Allied World Assurance Company
- Raffles Education Limited
- Chubb Insurance Singapore Limited
- Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP
- ERA Realty Network Pte Ltd
- Etiqa Insurance
- Ascendas REIT (Singapore Sub 2) LLP
- Great Eastern General Insurance Ltd
- WTS Consulting Engineers
- Newcon Builders Pte Ltd
- CPG Consultants Pte Ltd
- ABB Pte Ltd
- Income Insurance Ltd
- QBE Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd
- Swiss Re International SE Singapore Branch
- Tokio Marine Insurance Singapore Ltd
- National Parks Board
- AXA XL
- Housing Development Board
Work highlights
Acted for the insurer (MS First Capital Insurance) and the insured (Rajah & Tann Singapore) to successfully defend R&T against claims brought by its former clients in a dispute involving novel issues of joint retainers and confidentiality obligations under Singapore law, with leave granted for a further appeal on a point of legal significance.
Acted for defendant and insurer Allied World Assurance Company in a high-profile claim for indemnity brought by FMSS and its director arising from the AHTC suits, in which FMSS was found liable for breach of duty of care.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Lok Vi Ming; Joseph Lee; Waltan Pak