🔊 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.
💡 What makes a workplace truly thrive? In our latest video, our people share their stories—from unlocking professional growth to achieving work-life harmony. Discover how we’ve built a culture that puts our team first, where every voice matters, and every individual feels valued. Watch now to see what sets us apart!
Our Mexico City office is growing with the addition of two seasoned attorneys, Enrique Avila del Castillo and Alfonso Loera, who bring over 20 years of experience in litigation, re/insurance, cross-border transactions, and large-scale commercial operations. Under the leadership of our new LATAM Regional Managing Partner, Michael Hennessy, we're strengthening our services to better serve our clients across the region. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/etHiX7PY
What makes Kennedys special? We asked our employees, and their answers highlight our approachable culture, commitment to personal growth, and the value we place on our people. At Kennedys, our team is at the heart of everything we do. Interested in joining us? Explore our vacancies here: https://lnkd.in/gj_AQ9fX.
Volunteering through Kennedys' Thrive Together volunteer programme enhances team cohesion, improves wellbeing and fulfils our employees' need for social connection. One volunteer recently shared - "Volunteering was a very fulfilling experience that helped me connect not only with my team, but the local community too. I would love the opportunity for us to help out again and help more of those in need as we have the resources to do so." Here from Paulina Nabažaité about how employees can get involved in our initiatives and make a difference.
We are pleased to announce the appointment of John Bruce as the firm’s new Senior Partner, effective 25 January 2025. John brings a wealth of global legal expertise, having previously led the firm's global Financial Lines practice, and is a member of our Executive Group. This ushers in a new start to the leadership at Kennedys, following the appointment of Meg Catalano as our Global Managing Partner in November. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eV-BnTHq
