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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Testimonials
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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.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Robert Tang
Other key lawyers
Thananan Sangnuan; Pattarapon Lerdpipat