We're pleased to once again host the AIRROC London Education Day at our London office on September 3. The program will bring together leading voices from across the insurance and reinsurance sector to discuss current US market trends, including litigation funding, regulatory developments, emerging claims, and AI's growing influence on the industry. We hope you'll join us for an afternoon of education, collaboration and networking. Read our schedule and register your interest: https://okt.to/VaLgkh
Kennedys
Law Practice
City of London, England 81,768 followers
A global law firm supporting your business through today’s most complex issues.
About us
Every day we make a difference. With our deep sector knowledge for insurers, reinsurers, Lloyd’s Syndicates, public bodies and corporates, we understand the impact of proposed regulations and will advise you on the implications this will have on your business. Kennedys is an international law firm with expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, particularly in the insurance/reinsurance and liability industries. With over 2,900 people worldwide across 48 offices in the UK and Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific, North America and Latin America, we have some of the most respected legal minds in their fields.
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http://www.kennedyslaw.com
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- Law Practice
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- City of London, England
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 1899
- Specialties
- Insurance and reinsurance, Litigation, Healthcare, Construction and engineering, Maritime and international trade, Employment, Transport, Banking and finance, Contracts, Insolvency and corporate recovery, Real estate, Contracts, and Aviation
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We're pleased to announce the attorneys selected for Kennedys' 2026-2027 US Attorney Secondment Program. Please join us in congratulating this year's secondees: 🔹 Jamie Begley (New York → Sydney) 🔹 Vivian Chen (New York → Sydney) 🔹 Iliriana Fteja (Miami → London) 🔹 Nadia Gire (Houston → Hamilton, Bermuda) 🔹 Heidi Ann Kuffel (Chicago → London) 🔹 Nicole Morrow (Seattle → London) 🔹 Abigail Pearlman (New York → Edinburgh) 🔹 Eric Polishook (New Jersey → London) 🔹 Karine Sarkisian (Wilmington → Dublin) Selected through a highly competitive process, these attorneys will have the opportunity to build relationships across our global network, gain valuable international experience and bring new perspectives back to their teams and clients. Read more here: https://okt.to/wpCRtQ
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Following the recent arrival of Kennedys' 12-lawyer National Trial Team, we're introducing the talented special counsel and associates who are helping strengthen our complex litigation and high-exposure trial capabilities across the US. Collectively the group brings extensive experience handling significant exposure matters and contributes to a team that has successfully tried more than 200 cases to verdict. Learn more about their backgrounds and what they bring to the firm. Read more here: https://okt.to/v9nlMg
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We’ve expanded! Our Seattle team has moved into a larger space designed to support continued growth, collaboration and client service. See how our Seattle team is growing to better serve our clients: https://okt.to/NdUxaQ
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What developments could have the biggest impact on casualty claims in the year ahead? Our latest Casualty insights newsletter brings together perspectives from Kennedys' global liability defense team, examining key legal and regulatory changes, notable appellate decisions, emerging risks and practical considerations for claims professionals. Stay informed with expert insights from across our international network. Explore the latest edition.
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Great client service is never the work of one person. We’re proud to be shortlisted for Client Service Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2026, based on independent client feedback. The recognition reflects the commitment and collaboration of colleagues across our global firm, whose work helps build trusted client relationships every day. Thank you to our clients for taking the time to share their feedback and for the trust they place in us.
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A day in the life: apprentice workshop edition! 🛠️ At Kennedys, we don't just give you a seat, we give you the exact tools, workshops, and mentorship you need to succeed. Join Katharine Keighran from our professional liability team in Manchester as she heads to London for a workshop focused on resilience, development and making the most of supervision. From train journeys and city commutes to catching up with fellow apprentices and trainees from across the firm, see what a day at Kennedys can look like. Ready to build your future legal career at a global law firm? Take a look at our Early Career programmes and vacancies here. https://okt.to/dtqnua
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Kennedys’ tax disputes team acts for B&M Retail Limited in its successful appeal to the Tax Tribunal, squashing a £1.17m excise duty wrongdoing penalty. This is an important decision underscoring the importance of traders having in place strong due diligence procedures when they are dealing with alcohol in the wholesale market. If traders do not put in place effective due diligence measures and take the time to continually assess risks in their supply chains, then there will always be a material risk of receiving an excise duty wrongdoing penalty. Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/edxVdMmY
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As another season of legal walks comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the almost 100 Kennedys colleagues who took part in legal walks across the country this summer. Teams from across our offices walked 5K and 10K routes, helping to raise vital funds for The Access to Justice Foundation and the London Legal Support Trust, which support frontline free legal advice charities and the communities they serve. The walks were also a great opportunity to step away from our desks, connect with colleagues and meet others across the legal community - with a few ice creams and some sunshine along the way. A huge thank you to everyone who joined a walk or donated to our fundraising pages, and to our coordinating team across the country. We’re already looking forward to next year!
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When businesses engage specialist contractors, where does liability begin and end? Representing J D Wetherspoon Plc, Kennedys successfully defended a Court of Appeal judgment confirming that businesses will not ordinarily be vicariously liable for the actions of a true independent contractor. The decision provides important guidance for organisations managing outsourced services and is the latest addition to our case studies series, showcasing how we’ve helped clients navigate complex legal challenges. Read the full case study: https://okt.to/2GD3HY