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Provided by Dominic Kennelly
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Dominic is a former solicitor with substantial experience of commercial disputes. Prior to transferring to the bar, Dominic qualified as a solicitor at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP (2008-2010) and practiced as an associate/senior associate in the firm’s international arbitration group (2010-2016).
Dominic has wide experience of acting as counsel in arbitrations. He also has wide experience of arbitration-related proceedings and applications before the English courts, including challenges/appeals, anti-suit injunctions, stays of court proceedings in favour of arbitration, and enforcement proceedings.
Dominic also has wide experience of substantial commercial litigation, including group litigation and shareholder claims under ss.90 & 90A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Dominic Kennelly is commended for his burgeoning international arbitration practice. Having previously worked as a solicitor before coming to the Bar, he acts for private HNW individuals, private companies and financial institutions before a variety of authorities, including DIAC and the LCIA.
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"Dominic is really exceptional. He has a strong ability to absorb disparate information and he works in lots of areas, which is a real strength."
"Dominic Kennelly is incredibly hard-working and he drafts beautifully; his written work is crisp, simple, unadorned and to the point."
"Dominic Kennelly punches really far above his weight. I have been impressed with his great advocacy and attention to detail."
"Dominic is a real future star. As a former solicitor, he gets how to deliver really excellent service and he has a good feel for strategy, often seeing smart angles that others don't."
"Dominic Kennelly is really exceptional. He goes above and beyond the call of duty for his clients."
"He rolls his sleeves up and works very hard."
"Dominic is really exceptional. He has a strong ability to absorb disparate information and he works in lots of areas, which is a real strength."
"Dominic Kennelly is incredibly hard-working and he drafts beautifully; his written work is crisp, simple, unadorned and to the point."
"Dominic Kennelly punches really far above his weight. I have been impressed with his great advocacy and attention to detail."
"Dominic is a real future star. As a former solicitor, he gets how to deliver really excellent service and he has a good feel for strategy, often seeing smart angles that others don't."
"Dominic Kennelly is really exceptional. He goes above and beyond the call of duty for his clients."
"He rolls his sleeves up and works very hard."
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