Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance
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Kennedys has an outstanding insurance team with the ability to handle high-value coverage disputes and claims defence on behalf of an impressive insurer and reinsurer client base. The firm's experience spans a number of areas including product liability, professional indemnity, financial misconduct, and construction and energy projects. It also has an expansive global footprint, meaning the team is well equipped to handle complex cross-border disputes.
Work Highlights
- Kennedys was appointed by aviation war insurers and reinsurers in relation to claims brought by lessors of aircraft. The claims relate to the failure of Russian airlines to return leased aircraft to those lessors following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Strengths
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"Kennedys is very user-friendly. Their lawyers are able to explain complex issues clearly and concisely."
"Kennedys has a strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated legal matters thanks to their lawyer's analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to think critically to protect their client's interests."
"The team responds to needs quickly and efficiently."
"Kennedys is very user-friendly. Their lawyers are able to explain complex issues clearly and concisely."
"Kennedys has a strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated legal matters thanks to their lawyer's analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to think critically to protect their client's interests."
"The team responds to needs quickly and efficiently."
Notable Practitioners
Nick Williams heads the firm's insurance practice and also sits on the firm's strategy board. He has vast expertise in handling high-value international insurance matters, including Bermuda Form arbitrations.
"Nick Williams is a well-respected lawyer."
"Nick Williams is an excellent negotiator. He is pragmatic and possesses an excellent commercial grasp."
"He is a clear communicator and articulates himself well."
David Chadwick is highly skilled at advising insurers and underwriters on complex cross-border disputes, particularly those associated with political risk and trade credit claims.
"David Chadwick is one of the most experienced partners dealing with complex insurance and reinsurance disputes. He understands market dynamics and he has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law."
"He is a specialist on war and political risk matters."
Patrick Foss offers clients a wealth of experience in contentious insurance and reinsurance matters. He has deep expertise in a broad range of insurance disputes, including those that relate to the marine, energy and construction industries.
"Patrick Foss is incredibly responsive, thoughtful and adaptive in the ways he is prepared to deliver advice to suit the client's needs."
Chris Zavos focuses primarily on marine insurance and has extensive expertise in claims relating to war risk, loss of cargo and piracy. He also handles complex claims relating to offshore energy facilities.
"He provides a great service and level of expertise."
Ingrid Hobbs has notable insurance expertise and leads the firm's casualty coverage team. She has particular recent experience in matters concerning property damage as well as business interruption claims.
"Ingrid Hobbs is an incredibly thoughtful and conscientious lawyer."
John Bruce is head of the financial institutions and D&O team at Kennedys. He handles a wide range of disputes arising from major losses related to alleged misappropriation of funds and financial mis-selling.
"John Bruce is a pleasure to work with. He provides clear and thorough legal advice. He is also pragmatic and able to assist in navigating clients to sensible solutions out of difficult issues."