Chambers Global 2024

• Ranked for Insurance Sector: Insurer (International & Cross-Border) – UK

Chambers Greater China Region 2024

• Ranked for Insurance: Contentious (International Firms) – China

A client says: “I am always delighted with their commercial awareness and practicality when dealing with defence counsel and settlement terms.”

Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024

• Ranked for Insurance – Hong Kong

“It is a very strong team with in-depth knowledge of insurance law and insurance agency law.”

“Responsive, extremely efficient and was able to understand and expertly advise on client’s cross territorial challenges and contractual governing law.”

Legal Business Awards 2023

• Won “Insurance Team of the Year”

Chambers Global 2023

• Ranked for Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance – UK
• Ranked for Insurance Sector: Insurer (International & Cross-Border) – UK

“The Mayer Brown team is strong throughout and as new team members are introduced we have a seamless handover."

“Mayer Brown has strong commercial awareness and takes a pragmatic approach that encompasses both technical advice and a focus on the best possible outcome."

Chambers Greater China Region 2023

• Ranked for Insurance: Contentious (International Firms) – China

Chambers UK 2023

• Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance – UK
• Insurance: Non-contentious – UK

Clients say: “Mayer Brown has strong commercial awareness and takes a pragmatic approach that encompasses both technical advice and a focus on the best possible outcome."
"Mayer Brown has a team of professionals ranging from young aspiring solicitors to very seasoned partners, which gives us a strong sense of reliability throughout the length of the project."
"They have deep knowledge of specific sectors and the commercial issues that arise in those sectors."

Chambers USA 2023

• Ranked for Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory – Nationwide
• Ranked for Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory – Illinois
• Ranked for Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory – New York

“It's a very experienced team able to provide guidance at short notice."

"The lawyers at Mayer Brown are highly pragmatic and they provide good commercial, not just legal, advice."

"The team works seamlessly across many departments at all levels."

"They are masterful negotiators and are responsive."

Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023

• Ranked for Insurance – Hong Kong

Legal 500 Germany 2023

• Ranked for Insurance: Insurance Litigation

“Profound experience in the financial services sector and the key players; broad global network; extensive experience in the field of liability and insurance law; high level of competence and expertise, but nevertheless an uncomplicated approach; efficient and short response times.’

“Quick problem finding; very supportive; precise response to clients’ needs; friendly and agreeable cooperation.”

Legal 500 UK Solicitors 2023

• Ranked for Insurance: Corporate and Regulatory – London
• Ranked for Insurance: Product Liability: Claimant – London
• Ranked for Insurance: Professional Negligence – London
• Ranked for Insurance and Reinsurance Litigation – London

“Mayer Brown has an excellent team- they are responsive and give clear and practical advice and clearly have a deep understanding and connections within the insurance market that brings added value to their advice.”

“Mayer Brown’s chief strength is in the way they analyse a case, leaving nothing to chance. No matter how complex the case, and extensive the documentation, the team will get on top of the issues and the detail and synthesise it so that the client can understand the key elements of the dispute and take the necessary decisions.”

“The team at Mayer Brown delivered bespoke technical expertise and guidance. At all stages of the process we felt confident in the advice provided and the support given. Communication was detailed, timely and consistent with our service requirements.”

“Technically excellent, tactical, responsive, supportive and proactive. They’re a great, hard-working and very supportive team and a pleasure to work with. I have recommended this team to many.”

“The team has been adept at communicating to us by drawing on other teams expertise within their larger organisation as and where relevant to respond to ever changing environment, regulatory or otherwise, to achieve stated goals.”

Chambers USA 2022

• Ranked for Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory – Nationwide
• Ranked for Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory – Illinois
• Ranked for Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory – New York

“The regulatory practice at Mayer Brown is strong."

"The overall client service is very good in legal expertise, industry knowledge and responsiveness."

"The team manages large amounts of work even in the tightest deadlines, while not reducing the quality of their work product."

"They are extremely competent and responsive."

Legal 500 USA 2022

• Ranked for Insurance: Advice to insurers
• Ranked for Insurance: Non-contentious

“The team is excellent in all areas. Given Mayer is a full service firm, no matter the non-contentious insurance issue at hand, the team can handle.”

“Excellent strategy skills.”

“Responsiveness, collaboration and clarity in views.”

Chambers Global 2022

• Insurance Sector: Insurer (International & Cross-Border) – UK
• Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance – UK

Clients say: “They are well positioned to deal with large, complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes and I would not trust all firms with these types of claims."

Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022

• Ranked for Insurance – Hong Kong

Chambers Greater China Region 2022

• Ranked for Insurance: Contentious (International Firms) – China

Mayer Brown is often cited as a first choice for contentious insurance matters. Praised for its expert handling of financial lines cases, including D&O and professional indemnity claims. Maintains an outstanding reputation for its personal injury practice, regularly instructed on high-profile cases. Also noted for its knowledge of medical malpractice law. Active on employees' compensation claims for major construction insurers in Hong Kong. Frequently receives mandates to advise on coverage issues in relation to terrorism exclusion clauses in the corporate and private individual insurance sphere.

"They respond to everything in a very timely fashion," reports one grateful client, adding that they also "give us very detailed responses."

Chambers UK 2022

• Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance – UK
• Insurance: Non-contentious – UK

Clients say: “The lawyers are extremely diligent in their work and provide service and advice of a very high standard."

One client praises "the efficiency of the team and the sound advice received."

Legal 500 UK 2022

• Insurance: Corporate and Regulatory – UK
• Insurance: Product Liability: Defendant – UK
• Insurance: Professional Negligence – UK
• Insurance and Reinsurance Litigation – UK

“What makes Mayer Brown unique is that I know I could work with anyone in the Insurance team with the full knowledge that I’d be in good hands. The quality of work from the team is always exceptional.”

“Highly experienced and knowledgeable team who are there when you need them and are quick to react and give advice.”

“There is a phenomenal team ethos. There are no weak links. Everyone has real enthusiasm and desire to do a great job.”

“Great attention to detail without getting lost in it. They worked together as a team with clear guidance and direction from the lead partner to provide sound strategic advice always with an eye on the end game. Inclusive team working, with the professional client made to feel part of the team, engaged with the issues and the problem solving.”

Trading Risk Awards 2021 “Dealmakers of the Year”

Mayer Brown was named “Financial Facilitator of the Year” at the 13th annual Trading Risk Awards in London. The awards recognize excellence and the achievements of the best individuals, teams and companies in the convergence of the insurance industry and capital markets.

Chambers UK 2021

• Ranked for Insurance: Contentious – UK
• Ranked for Insurance: Non-contentious – UK
• Ranked for Professional Negligence: Insurance – UK

"The firm's global reach is a real strength, particularly when dealing with cross-border transactions."

"It's a very impressive team - thorough and quite strategic."

Clients praise the team for its provision of "commercial and quality advice."

Chambers USA 2021

• Ranked for Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory – Nationwide
• Ranked for Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory – Illinois
• Ranked for Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory – New York

Clients say: "Mayer Brown has the ability to access a full team of experts across multiple disciplines to ensure that the legal and commercial needs of their clients are met. They are practical, responsive, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with."

Another client adds: "The strengths of the Mayer Brown team are their thoughtful approach to issues and their ability to deliver action-oriented legal advice. Time and again, we have found their counsel valuable in crafting workable solutions to challenging regulatory issues."

A commentator reports: "They are particularly attuned to the unique complexities of insurance M&A, particularly in navigating nuances in legal and regulatory requirements in multijurisdictional deal projects."

Clients say: "Its lawyers are extremely efficient and organized, despite aggressive timelines."

"It is particularly attuned, relative to its peers, of the unique complexities of insurance M&A, particularly in navigating nuance in legal and regulatory requirements in multijurisdictional deal projects," say sources.

Chambers Global 2021

• Ranked for Insurance Sector (International & Cross-Border) – UK
• Ranked for Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance – UK

"It's a very impressive team - thorough and quite strategic." 

Chambers Asia Pacific 2021

• Ranked for Insurance: Contentious – China

Often cited as a first choice for contentious insurance matters. Praised for its expert handling of financial lines cases, including D&O and professional indemnity claims. Maintains an outstanding reputation for its personal injury practice, regularly instructed on high-profile cases. Also noted for its knowledge of medical malpractice law. Active on employees' compensation claims for major construction insurers in Hong Kong. Frequently receives mandates to advise on coverage issues in relation to terrorism exclusion clauses in the corporate and private individual insurance sphere.

Clients are impressed by the team's service, with one client noting: "They are very client-friendly, responsive, able to turn work around in short timeframes and always available to discuss matters."

International Financial Law Review (IFLR) Asia Pacific Awards 2021

Mayer Brown won the "Financial Services Regulatory Team of the Year" award at the IFLR Asia Pacific Awards 2021. In addition, the firm advised on a transaction recognized as the "High Yield Deal of the Year.”

Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021

• Ranked for Insurance – Hong Kong

Legal 500 UK 2021

• Ranked for Insurance and Reinsurance Litigation – UK
• Ranked for Insurance: corporate and regulatory– UK
• Ranked for Insurance: Professional Negligence – London

“Incredibly meticulous attention to detail and a highly effective team service, combined with sound judgement.”

“Excellence throughout the whole team.”

“A hugely experienced team which really knows what it is doing.”

‘Their advice has been very concise and allowed us to focus on key important elements and avoid dwelling unnecessarily on matters that could make things unproductive. Its worldwide resources have been especially helpful in dealing cross border issues involving multiple jurisdictions.’

Legal 500 USA 2021

• Ranked for Insurance: Non-Contentious
• Ranked for Insurance: Advice to Insurers

Chambers Global 2020

• Ranked for Insurance: Contentious – Global-wide
• Ranked for Insurance Sector (International & Cross-Border) – UK
• Ranked for Insurance: Contentious Claims – UK

“The team has shown professionalism and skill in handling, negotiating and settling particularly complicated and huge claims."

Clients praise the "unique team culture" offered at Mayer Brown, with one saying: "The partners are very responsive – one message and they are on it, informing us what to do and following up on the cases. They are approachable and have quick turnaround time."

A client describes the team as having a “strong national and global presence," adding: "It is ideally suited to significant projects with cross-border elements.”

Chambers Asia Pacific 2020

• Ranked for Insurance: Contentious – China

Often cited as a first choice for contentious insurance matters. Praised for its expert handling of financial lines cases, including D&O and professional indemnity claims. Maintains an outstanding reputation for its personal injury practice, regularly instructed on high-profile cases. Also noted for its knowledge of medical malpractice law. Active on employees' compensation claims for major construction insurers in Hong Kong.

Clients appreciate the firm's responsiveness. One source comments: "Mayer Brown is really dedicated. We have last-minute cases often and we need quick turnaround. The partners are very responsive – one message and they are on it, informing us of what to do and following up on the cases. They are approachable and have quick turnaround time."

One interviewee adds: "One thing I like about Mayer Brown is their unique team culture. They have a very, very cohesive team culture, very easy to deal with. I would say their bedside manner sets them apart in the market, as well as being technically excellent."

Chambers UK 2020

• Ranked for Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance – UK
• Ranked for Insurance: Non-contentious – UK
• Ranked for Professional Negligence: Insurance – UK

"The firm's global reach is a real strength, particularly when dealing with cross-border transactions." Another interviewee says: "They have international experience and a commercial approach."

Clients say: "They are a strong firm with great practitioners" and "It's a very impressive team - thorough and quite strategic.”

Chambers USA 2020

• Ranked for Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory – Nationwide
• Ranked for Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory – Illinois
• Ranked for Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory – New York

Clients say: "The team has the breadth and depth we need and brings the right approach to the work" and "They have a strong insurance practice and the experience has been very positive overall.” with another remarking that “the firm has lawyers that are strong in both M&A and regulatory insurance, and thus can provide holistic advice and issue spotting.”

An additional client says the team is "well-versed in the market and the particulars of their clients and equipped with the type of practical advice that resonates with both lawyer and non-lawyers."

Market sources add: "The firm has put together a formidable team."

Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2020

• Ranked for Insurance – Hong Kong

Legal 500 UK 2020

• Ranked for Insurance & Reinsurance Litigation – UK
• Ranked for Insurance: Corporate & Regulatory – UK

“Commercial, responsive, on the ball.”

“Their advice has been very concise and allowed us to focus on key important elements and avoid dwelling unnecessarily on matters that could make things unproductive. Its worldwide resources have been especially helpful in dealing cross border issues involving multiple jurisdictions.”

Legal 500 US 2020

• Ranked for Insurance: Non-Contentious
• Ranked for Insurance: Advice to Insurers

Asian Legal Business (ALB) Hong Kong Law Awards 2020

Mayer Brown was recognized as the Insurance Law Firm of the Year in 2020 for the ninth time at the ALB Hong Kong Law Awards, the biggest and longest-running legal awards that pay tribute to the outstanding achievements of private practitioners and in-house teams in Hong Kong.

Chambers Global 2019

• Ranked for Insurance: Contentious – Global-wide

Chambers Asia Pacific 2019

• Ranked for Insurance: Contentious – China

Often cited as a first choice for contentious insurance matters. Praised for its expert handling of financial lines cases, including D&O and professional indemnity claims. Interviewees point to the firm's timeliness and great customer service: "The turnaround times and attention to detail is excellent and they're able to effectively use their insurance capabilities."

Chambers USA 2019

• Ranked for Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory – Nationwide
• Ranked for Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory – Illinois
• Ranked for Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory – New York

Legal 500 US 2019

• Ranked for Insurance: Non-Contentious – US

Trading Risk Awards 2019 “Dealmakers of the Year”

Mayer Brown was named “Financial Facilitator of the Year” at the 11th annual Trading Risk Awards in London. The awards recognize excellence and the achievements of the best individuals, teams and companies in the convergence of the insurance industry and capital markets.

Chambers Asia Pacific 2018

• Ranked for Insurance: Contentious – China

"Response times on claims for our insureds have been one of the best in the market in our experience."

"They are a super team. They go way beyond, they open doors and bring opportunities to our table," another interviewee enthuses.

Chambers Global 2018

• Ranked for Insurance – Global-wide
• Ranked for Insurance: Contentious – Global-wide

"Their knowledge of the market and ability to provide extensive advise on all ranges of regulatory issues has been essential to us and always impressive."

"I am very happy to sing their praises, there are exceptionally good practitioners in that firm. They produce exceptional quality work and have real expertise."

Chambers Latin America 2018

• Ranked for Insurance – Latin America

Chambers UK 2018

• Ranked for Insurance: Contentious Claims – UK
• Ranked for Insurance: Reinsurance – UK

“They give good overview advice as well as drilling down to the minutiae, and they can be relied upon to provide clear and concise instruction."

"They are excellent in terms of responsiveness and they are very popular with our team. They have done a great job for us."

Chambers USA 2018

• Ranked for Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory – Nationwide
• Ranked for Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory – Illinois
• Ranked for Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory – New York

“They have tremendous experience, depth of resources and provide practical legal advice."

"The team is highly experienced, knowledgeable and professional."

"They provide outstanding service; the team works efficiently and is detailed."

Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2018

"Hong Kong titan Mayer Brown (formerly known as Mayer Brown JSM) has had strong ties to the industry for many years and continues to provide a range of services to clients."

Legal 500 US 2018

• Ranked for Insurance: Non-Contentious – US

Mayer Brown delivers “extensive business knowledge, spot-on advice and a very strong team.”

Chambers Global 2017

A client noted "they get the balance right between being detailed and commercial, and are really dedicated to serving the client - they take that very seriously."

Chambers Asia Pacific 2017

• Ranked for Insurance: Contentious – China

“Response times on claims for our insureds have been one of the best in the market in our experience."

"They are a super team. They go way beyond, they open doors and bring opportunities to our table." 

Chambers UK 2017

• Ranked for Insurance: Contentious Claims – UK
• Ranked for Insurance: Reinsurance – UK

Chambers US 2017

• Ranked for Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory – Nationwide
• Ranked for Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory – Illinois
• Ranked for Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory – New York

“They have terrific response times and give me practical advice to help our business operate. Mayer Brown makes us feel like we are a valued client."

“Very responsive team that can also bring in subject matter experts when we need them," as well as being "very well regarded in the market."

Legal 500 US 2017

• Ranked for Insurance: Non-Contentious – US

“Extensive business knowledge, spot-on advice and a very strong team.”