The insurance practice at Dentons Rodyk handles a range of contentious work, including professional indemnity and medical malpractice defence, alongside corporate transactions and regulatory advisory. The litigation practice is a key focus for co-head Edric Pan, whose work covers claims defence in areas such as aviation and professional negligence, and fellow co-head Christopher Chong, a medical indemnity specialist who has co-authored key texts on personal injury. The firm’s transactional and regulatory work is handled by co-head Jacqueline Loke, who advises on the structuring of M&A, joint ventures, and other business arrangements.
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Testimonials
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‘Ever ready to help, prompt response, very professional and wide network.’
'The team's key capabilities are in the area of contract dispute resolution. The team had provided strong support in the negotiation process to strike a deal with the other party.’
'Sean Sim worked closely with the clients. Sim were very prompt in his response, he was open in his communications, ensuring transparency and professionalism when proposing alternatives for the client's consideration.’
'Edric Pan is very sharp and knowledgeable. He is also practical in his approach and able to look far into the case with foresight.'
Key clients
- MS First Capital Insurance Ltd
- QBE Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd
- Chubb Insurance
- Sompo Insurance Singapore Pte Ltd
- Lockton Companies (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Work highlights
Acted for MS First Capital and its insured, Certis Cisco, in defence of a claim in the General Division of the High Court commenced by Marina Bay Sands against two entities of the Hoy San group, a stevedoring, logistics and warehouse group of companies.
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Practice head
Edric Pan; Christopher Chong; Jacqueline Loke
Other key lawyers
Sean Sim; Clarence Cheang