🌍 Empowering women & promoting inclusion at Kennedys Our Women at Kennedys network is dedicated to supporting career growth, raising awareness of gender-specific challenges, and fostering connections for women across the firm. Our network isn’t just local – we have similar networks across Latin America, Asia Pacific, and the US, all working to build inclusive workplaces globally. While focused on women, we believe advancing gender equality is a collective effort that involves everyone. Together, we’re shaping a culture where everyone can thrive.
🎉 We celebrated 10 years in Scotland! What started in 2015 with just two partners and a small team has grown into one of Scotland’s leading insurance firms, with offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow and a talented team of over 50. A big thank you to our clients, staff, and friends for being part of our journey. Here's to continued growth in the next decade!
Gender equality requires bold action, and at Kennedys, we are committed to hashtag#AcceleratingAction. In the UK, we're driving change through Mansfield Certification and initiatives supporting women in leadership. With women making up 36% of our global partnership, we’re working toward 40% by 2030. Our Global DE&I Strategy focuses on our: 👥 Employee lifecycle 📊 Data collection 🌍 Inclusive culture 🚀 Leadership development We remain dedicated to breaking down barriers and creating equal opportunities for all.
🚀 Considering a career at Kennedys? As part of National Careers Week, Gemma Hallam shares a glimpse into her day as an Associate in our Motor team at our Birmingham office. We have opportunities across both our Legal and Business Support teams – explore our current vacancies and take the next step in your career. 🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gj_AQ9fX
Exciting news! We’re proud to share that we have been shortlisted for Best Apprenticeship Programme at the targetjobs UK National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2025! This recognition reflects our commitment to providing an outstanding apprenticeship experience, supporting early careers, and developing future talent. A huge thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey so far. Wish us luck for the awards!
🔊 Great news from our teams in the UAE and Oman! We’re pleased to share that several of our lawyers have been recognised in Chambers and Partners Global 2025: 🏆 UAE Insurance – Peter Ellingham, Mehdi Seadon, Rishi Sengupta 🏆 UAE Commercial Contracts – Tania De Swart 🏆 UAE Construction – Mark Wilson 🏆 UAE Transportation: Aviation – Reem Bangina 🏆 Oman Dispute Resolution – Jamie Kellick Thank you very much to our clients for their feedback and support, and a huge well done to everyone involved. Read more about the rankings on our website: https://lnkd.in/ezsDdaQN
Kennedys have been ranked in a total of ten practice areas across nine jurisdictions in the Chambers and Partners 2025 Global guide, solidifying our position as a leading firm in the legal industry. In addition to maintaining our top band rankings in ‘Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance (UK)’, ‘Insurance Sector: Insurer (International & Cross-Border) (UK)’ 'Insurance (UAE)', and ‘Insurance (International Counsel)', we have also gained a new Band 1 ranking in ‘Insurance: Contentious’ (Bermuda)’. Congratulations to all 23 Kennedys lawyers who have been recommended in the Chambers Global 2025 guide - read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/ezsDdaQN
🌟 Huge congratulations to the cyber team on another win 🌟 The award highlights the team's leading global role in the fast-evolving cyber insurance market, reinforced by recognition from many of the industry's biggest players.
Kennedys has been named Insurance Firm of the Year by The Legal 500 Awards 2025 in Colombia. We're pleased to share our partner, Catalina Botero was shortlisted for Insurance Lawyer of the Year, following last year's recognition of Monica Tocarruncho in the same category. This recognition reflects the unwavering commitment of our attorneys in Colombia to delivering exceptional service to our clients and reinforcing our leadership in the insurance sector across LATAM. Thank you to all who contributed to this success! Read more: https://lnkd.in/e_eZFdpD
A new era begins at Kennedys, as John Bruce officially commences his role as Senior Partner. “I am delighted to be taking up the reins as Senior Partner and working with our nearly 3,000 people worldwide to take this firm to even greater success with a relentless focus on growth, people and innovation. I would also like to pay tribute to my predecessor, Nick Thomas, for his remarkable leadership over the past 27 years turning Kennedys into the leading global insurance law firm it is today,” commented John.
