WhiteFern is a prominent insurance-focused law firm that regularly acts for major insurance and reinsurance companies on a wide spectrum of both contentious and non-contentious matters including property and casualty, public liability, financial lines, and professional indemnity matters. Its core offerings include policy coverage advice, third-party claim management, defence and mitigation, and business-related advice for insurers. The team is experienced at providing counsel on disputes between insurers and service providers, contract reviews with business partners such as vendor and marketing platforms, and policy wording evaluations for new products. Beyond insurers, the firm is a trusted adviser to intermediaries, loss adjusters and other market players.
The key individuals at WhiteFern are managing director K. Anparasan Kamachi, and directors Grace Tan and Jin Sheng Tang. All three specialise in dispute resolution in the insurance sector, and their extensive experience and strategic insights make them each highly sought after. They are known for understanding the nuances as industry specialists and simplifying complex legal issues.
WhiteFern excels in high-stakes cases that involve significant financial implications. The firm's ability to navigate complex disputes in various sectors, including insurance, construction, and commercial enterprises, reflects its adaptability. What truly sets the firm apart in the market is its client-centric approach. It emphasises collaboration and communication, ensuring that clients are not only well-represented but also actively involved in their legal journeys. This level of engagement fosters trust and transparency, which many clients find invaluable. Clients have acknowledged the lawyers for being responsive and approachable, providing timely updates and tailored advice that resonates with their specific needs.
Client feedback
"They are prompt on services and work along with all interested parties." – Insurance
"Prompt service, responsive and sound advice." – Insurance
"The firm demonstrates sound knowledge of insurance law and benefits from a multidisciplinary team. They are thorough in their evaluation of facts and provide concise and clear advice on legal matters. The team ensures that clients are informed at every stage of the proceedings, and their charges are reasonable." – Insurance
Anparasan Kamachi
"He is very responsive and gets things done in a very nice way."
"Experienced lawyer with sound advice."
"He possesses sound knowledge of the law and has extensive experience in handling insurance claim matters. A thorough and analytical approach enables them to assess cases effectively, and they excel at explaining complex concepts clearly. Furthermore, they are prompt in responding to various matters, ensuring that clients receive timely assistance."
Grace Tan
"Concise and efficient.”
Work highlights
Defended a motor insurer against a multi-million-dollar personal injury claim. The case centred on the complex issue of damages computation, with a particular focus on the application of the Singapore Actuarial Tables.
Assisted reinsurers in a claim involving glass contamination in a batch of rice exported to the US.
Acted for a registered surveyor in a dispute regarding alleged breaches of professional duties, stemming from an encroachment issue between adjoining properties.
Represented a telecommunications company in a claim brought by a condominium management corporation for damage allegedly caused by the installation of telecommunication equipment on the building's rooftop. This case involves complex issues surrounding the application of the industry's Code of Practice for Info-communication Facilities in Buildings and the jurisdiction of the regulatory authority versus the courts.
Advised the insurers of a radiology clinic defending allegations of vicarious liability for radiologists' negligence in failing to detect abnormalities on x-ray reports.
Representing a local insurer in a significant claim involving a $5 million indemnity issue, focusing on enforcement of contractual rights under a Deed of Indemnity and Repayment Agreement.
Defended a client in a negligence claim related to a workplace injury sustained by a former employee while conducting operations at sea, with potential implications for statutory duty of care.
Advised an insurer in a subrogation claim involving damages from a water ingress incident at a commercial property, navigating intricate liability and indemnity matters.
Key clients
Allied World Assurance Company, AXS Insurance Singapore, MSIG Insurance, QBE Insurance Singapore
