"Kennedys is developing its insurance-sector strength into the commercial environment, with Richard Bates taking an active role."

Richard Bates - Partner

Experience

Wide range of company and commercial work for the insurance, information and technology and construction industries including the sale and purchase of assets, businesses and companies, licensing and registration, joint venture, shareholder and strategic alliance agreements, procurement and supply and the giving and taking of security.
Specific insurance work includes regulatory advice (both IA and SFC), advice on and drafting of portfolio transfers, policy wording (including D&O), agency and broking agreements and bonds and counter indemnities.
Specific IT work includes advising on and drafting procurement (hardware and software), systems integration, outsourcing, software and know-how, development and licensing contracts and advising on data privacy issues.
Specific construction experience includes drafting and negotiating pre-bid agreements, joint ventures, tenders and qualifications, bonds, guarantees and direct warranties, main contracts, sub-contracts, design and consultancy agreements.
Acting for employers and employees on all aspects of the employment relationship from engagement to termination and post termination restrictions.

International Agency, Distribution and Licensing Agreements – Hong Kong Chapter - published by FT Law & Tax (2nd Ed)
Hong Kong Staff Employment Manual – Data Privacy Chapter - published by Asia Law & Practice

City University of Hong Kong - Associate External Academic Advisor for Post Graduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL)
Hong Kong Insurers’ Club
Lighthouse Club
Honorary Counsel Hong Kong Public Key Infrastructure Forum

Hong Kong

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