Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
Kennedys has an outstanding insurance team with the ability to handle high-value coverage disputes and claims defence on behalf of an impressive insurer and reinsurer client base. The firm's experience spans a number of areas including product liability, professional indemnity, financial misconduct, and construction and energy projects. It also has an expansive global footprint, meaning the team is well-equipped to handle complex cross-border disputes.
Strengths
"Kennedys are a top-tier firm for complex and multi-jurisdictional insurance coverage matters."
"Kennedys are an excellent team with strength in depth; all deadlines are met."
"Kennedys have hugely experienced and skilled bench of senior partners, who are supported by a strong, up-and-coming team of junior partners and associates."
Work Highlights
Kennedys acted for Validus Reinsurance in combined total USD90 million COVID-19 contingency losses claims which were brought by WR Berkley Syndicate 1967.
Notable Practitioners
Nick Thomas is the senior partner at Kennedys and enjoys an excellent reputation as an insurance practitioner. He has many years' experience in the industry providing advice on substantial claims and coverage disputes, including complex property damage and construction losses related to energy and natural resources. "Nick is an excellent, hugely experienced and respected lawyer."
Nick Williams heads the firm's insurance practice and also sits on the firm's strategy board. He has vast expertise in handling high-value international insurance matters, including Bermuda Form arbitrations. "Nick is extremely seasoned in insurance and reinsurance. He's knowledgeable, a good strategic thinker and is a leader."
David Chadwick is highly skilled at advising insurers and underwriters on complex cross-border disputes, particularly those associated with political risk and trade credit claims. "David is a fantastic partner for the most complex of cases, he has the ability to make such cases simple and advises legal and commercial solutions." "David is an excellent practitioner and is one of the leading lawyers in political risk and credit insurance. He always provides concise, relevant and commercially-minded advice."
Patrick Foss offers clients a wealth of experience in contentious insurance and reinsurance matters. He has deep expertise in a broad range of insurance disputes, including those that relate to the marine, energy and construction industries. "Patrick is an excellent and very experienced lawyer" "Patrick is one of the top three marine lawyers in the London market."
Chris Zavos focuses primarily on marine insurance and has extensive expertise in claims relating to war risk, loss of cargo and piracy. He also handles complex claims relating to offshore energy facilities. "Chris is a very good lawyer, especially on marine-related work."
Ingrid Hobbs has notable insurance expertise and leads the firm's casualty coverage team. She has particular recent experience in matters concerning property damage as well as business interruption claims.
John Bruce is head of the financial institutions and D&O team at Kennedys. He handles a wide range of disputes arising from major losses related to alleged misappropriation of funds and financial mis-selling.
