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Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) said in an announcement on its website on 26 October 2026 that it has hired Nelson Wang as a partner in its London office, strengthening the firm’s global insurance and reinsurance practice and expanding its Greater China offering.
Key points
- HFW said Mr Wang moves from DAC Beachcroft, where he led that firm’s China Desk.
- The firm said he advises Chinese and international insurers, reinsurers, brokers and corporates on insurance and commercial disputes, including coverage, liability defence and subrogated recoveries.
- According to HFW, his focus areas include product liability and safety, supply chain disruption, property damage and construction, alongside related regulatory, commercial and corporate work.
- HFW said he is qualified in England and Wales and in New York, and speaks Mandarin and Cantonese fluently.
- HFW said it has operated in Greater China for close to five decades and has more than 80 lawyers across its Hong Kong, Shanghai and Shenzhen offices.
Cross-border role
According to the announcement, Mr Wang will collaborate with colleagues based in London, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Singapore on matters involving China. The firm said he is originally from Shenzhen and has longstanding relationships across the Chinese insurance market. The announcement said he holds the roles of secretary and committee member at the UK’s Association of Chinese Insurance Professionals, and serves as founding president of the UK alumni body for East China University of Political Science and Law.
Christopher Foster, Global Head of Insurance and Reinsurance at HFW, said: “Nelson brings a valuable combination of insurance disputes expertise and a strong understanding of the legal and commercial needs of Chinese insurers and corporates.”
Reaction from new hire
Mr Wang said HFW offered “the combination of insurance sector expertise and international reach” that he was looking for, citing the firm’s presence in Greater China, including Shenzhen, and the strength of its London and Asia teams. He said he looked forward to supporting Chinese insurers and corporates on international activities, assisting international clients with matters involving China, and building connections between HFW’s European and Asia Pacific teams.