Antony Sassi
Partner
Antony is the Managing Partner of our Asia practice and regularly advises clients on regulatory investigations and disciplinary matters, as well as on broader risk management issues. He has a particular focus on defending professionals and D&Os in respect of tortious and contractual claims and advising more broadly on financial lines related matters. Antony has extensive experience acting for D&Os facing exposure arising from allegations relating to breach of fiduciary duties, negligent mismanagement, misappropriation of company funds, misrepresentation and deceptive or inaccurate disclosures. He is Chairman of the Hong Kong Insurance Law Association and a member of the Insurance Law Committee.
“I don’t just tell clients the law. I provide solutions and offer guidance through difficult situations.”
“I have extensive international experience, including handling and advising clients in respect of high profile and complex claims in London, New York, Bermuda, Hong Kong, Singapore and across the Asia region.
I don't just tell clients the law. I provide solutions and offer guidance through difficult situations. I seek to understand their business and take a very commercial approach.
Clients see me more as a trusted advisor rather than just their lawyer. I am easy to work with and always make the client feel like we are a team working together for a common goal or outcome.
I build strong client relationships by investing time to get to know the client's business and the people, and keeping in touch even when not engaged on a matter. I email or call whenever I become aware of something that could interest them, just to let them know that I am thinking about them and their business.”
Directory quotes
Leading individual - The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022
One enthused client simply says: "He is fantastic!" - Chambers: The Greater China Guide 2022
"Antony Sassi is the pre-eminent professional indemnity and D&O coverage counsel in Hong Kong. Incisive, not afraid to tell it like it is." - Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021
"Antony Sassi and his team always has a firm grasp of the issues on hand, and always give me confidence that they are on top of things, and are looking after our company’s best interests." - Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021
"Antony Sassi is noted for the exceptional feedback he draws and his involvement in the practice's most significant work. He is described as 'a very engaging partner' who is appreciated for remaining closely involved in the matters he oversees." - Chambers Asia Pacific 2017
Recommended - Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2017
"Antony Sassi is widely acknowledged as a leading lawyer in the contentious insurance space. He has impressed clients with his ability to 'understand situations and issues incredibly quickly, and tailor his responses and approach to suit.' Clients are also keen to praise his considerable knowledge of D&O claims and his 'very customer-oriented' focus." - Chambers Asia Pacific 2016
Recommended - Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2016
"Antony Sassi is ‘responsive’, ‘practical’ and ‘reliable’." - Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2015
"Concise, commercial and user-friendly." According to one source, he has "a great understanding of the matters that are important to insurance clients" - Chambers Asia Pacific 2015
Memberships
Member of Hong Kong Insurance Law Association Limited
Member of Hong Kong Insurers Club Limited
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Expertise sectors
Insurance & Reinsurance, Professional Practices, Brokers, Errors & Omissions, FI / D&O , Professional Risks, Brokers / MGAs, Reinsurers, Insurance (Claims), Accountants & Auditors, Architects, Finance Professionals, Legal Professionals, Surveyors
Expertise services
Corporate, Regulatory, Disputes, Commercial Disputes, International Arbitration, Financial Services Regulation
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