Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
Kennedys has a market-leading defence practice skilled in representing major insurers and corporations. The team advises on a broad range of personal injury claims arising from workplace accident and motor cases, and offers notable expertise in international claims, bolstered by its network of offices worldwide.
Strengths
"Kennedys has got a massive number of very competent people across all levels."
"Kennedys work hard to ensure we have the right strategy every time; they give us their opinion and we can work this advice into our commercial approach."
"They are among the best in tackling complex matters and they have excellent strength in depth."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Burton chairs the firm's UK catastrophic injury team and handles big-ticket claims for insurers, including severe brain injury claims. He has significant expertise in handling claims arising from motor accidents. "Mark is super smart and very valued by insurer clients." "Mark is a class act."
Richard West regularly advises insurers in connection with catastrophic injury claims and motor insurance coverage disputes. He has handled many high-value claims in this area. "Richard has a real ear for innovation and development. He is a strategist and a thinker."
David Thompson acts for insurers in catastrophic injury claims. He is particularly adept at handling cases arising from workplace accidents as well as Animals Act matters. "David is very thorough, with good attention to detail, and can be very tenacious when we need him to be."
