Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant

Kennedys has a respected defendant-focused team acting for a number of major insurers and their insured clients. The team in Birmingham handles complex claims against a range of professionals, including solicitors, accountants, construction professionals and insolvency practitioners.

"The Kennedys team has excellent skills in dealing with complex and sophisticated matters. Without exception, their team provides excellent service and responds at the appropriate time."

"We have received very strong and helpful advice and support from Kennedys."

"They are a strong team who are led by experienced partners."

Kennedys represented a law firm in a dispute against a developer arising from the firm's role as a stakeholder in a number of high-risk property investments.

Eamon Mooney advises a host of insurers and their insureds on the defence of negligence claims. His practice includes matters relating to insolvency professionals, solicitors and accountants. "Eamon is fantastic. He is a top-drawer lawyer and due to his expertise and astute approach we were able to get a really positive outcome." "Eamon is good litigator."

Paul Chaplin's caseload comprises mandates against solicitors, accountants, architects and brokers. He is particularly adept at handling negligence claims involving complex tax schemes. "Paul has an excellent awareness. He provides a great client experience." "Paul provided excellent advice, even through difficult and demanding problems. He made the experience as professional and friendly as possible."

Steve Oates regularly acts for insurers in claims involving solicitors and construction professionals. "Steve Oates is a great lawyer who goes the extra mile." "He is a brilliant all-rounder. He fully understands the requirement of balancing potentially competing interests and provides a very commercial approach." "Steve is by far the most supportive individual I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He has become our trusted business partner."