The team at DLA Piper continues to assist an extensive list of Thai and international insurers and brokers, as well as reinsurers, in both contentious and non-contentious insurance matters. Robert Tang spearheads the group and is experienced representing clients in high-value arbitrations and the full range of complex disputes, with a particular specialism in insurance claims as well as energy and construction disputes. Thananan Sangnuan's specialism is in transactional and regulatory cases, including advising insurance companies in M&A, debt restructuring and joint venture contexts, and advising on financial and insurance-related regulation. Pattarapon Lerdpipat harnesses expertise in insurance, fintech and digital assets-related cases. Peter Shelford departed the group in May 2024.
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‘They have a good team, everyone is knowledgeable about their job.’
‘They are very knowledgeable; we always get a good and appropriate response to our issues.'
Key clients
- Korean Reinsurance Company
- FWD General Insurance
Work highlights
Acting as coverage counsel for a leading reinsurer on a number of high-profile and complex insurance claims arising from Industrial All Risk insurance (IAR), public liability and environmental liability insurance policies.
Acting for a global insurer on the claims in relation to its financial lines products, including Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance and professional liability insurance.
Representing one of the bidders for the proposed acquisition of shares in a leading insurance company in Thailand.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Robert Tang
Other key lawyers
Thananan Sangnuan; Pattarapon Lerdpipat