Camerons claims major signing in Singapore...

Cameron McKenna has formed an alliance with a Singapore insurance law specialist firm.

Camerons claims the exclusive relationship with Niru & Co is a major

strategic move towards building an international insurance practice.

But rival firms claim that the six-partner firm is not the leading

insurance player that Camerons claims.

Niru & Co was formed in 1978 and specialises in marine and non-marine

insurance, although lawyers in Singapore say it has yet to make much impact

in non-marine law. The firm also has a small office in Kuala Lumpur,

Malaysia.

Under the terms of the alliance, Camerons insurance and reinsurance

partner Jonathan Wright will go to Singapore in August.

Head of Camerons' insurance and reinsurance group, Anthony Hobkinson,