Chambers Review
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Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
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.
Strengths
Kennedys are an excellent team with strength in depth; all deadlines are met.
Kennedys are a top-tier firm for complex and multi-jurisdictional insurance coverage matters.
Kennedys have hugely experienced and skilled bench of senior partners, who are supported by a strong, up-and-coming team of junior partners and associates.
Work Highlights
Kennedys acted for Validus Reinsurance in combined total USD90 million COVID-19 contingency losses claims which were brought by WR Berkley Syndicate 1967.
Notable practitioners
Nick is an excellent, hugely experienced and respected lawyer.
Nick is extremely seasoned in insurance and reinsurance. He's knowledgeable, a good strategic thinker and is a leader.
David is an excellent practitioner and is one of the leading lawyers in political risk and credit insurance. He always provides concise, relevant and commercially-minded advice.
David is a fantastic partner for the most complex of cases, he has the ability to make such cases simple and advises legal and commercial solutions.
Patrick is an excellent and very experienced lawyer
Patrick is one of the top three marine lawyers in the London market.
Chris is a very good lawyer, especially on marine-related work.