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Kennedys

Insurance

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Insurance - United Arab Emirates

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Kennedys is a specialist insurance law firm with global expertise in the industry. Its Dubai office is very active in contentious matters, with mandates in a wide range of industry sectors including energy, construction and healthcare. The team advises on a wide variety of insurance disputes, including business interruption, medical malpractice, professional indemnity, liability claims, property damage coverage, retrocession agreements and subrogated claims.

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Work Highlights

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  • Kennedys advised various insurers and reinsurers on coverage issues arising from the rain-related losses experienced by the UAE in April 2024.

Strengths

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  • The team has deep and wide knowledge to draw upon, and can bring in international colleagues as and when required.

    Insurance respondentGlobal

  • Kennedys always provides sound legal advice that goes to the heart of the matter and achieves the best outcome.

    Insurance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Peter Ellingham
    Peter Ellingham

    Peter Ellingham

    Peter Ellingham is a market-leading insurance lawyer with a broad practice that entails providing coverage advice to an impressive list of international insurers and reinsurers on business interruption claims, medical malpractice insurance cases and professional indemnity disputes. He often assists with property insurance, health insurance, marine insurance and liability claims.

    • He provides strategic oversight and brings deep market insight, with longstanding experience in contentious insurance matters across the region.

      Insurance respondentGlobal

    • Peter Ellingham stands out for his exceptional client service, deep commercial awareness and sophisticated legal insight. He always delivers practical, business-focused advice.

      Insurance respondentGlobal
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  • Mehdi Seadon
    Mehdi Seadon

    Mehdi Seadon

    Mehdi Seadon is a rising star who specialises in assisting insurers and reinsurers with significant coverage disputes. His has notable experience advising on insurance matters in the aviation industry, including subrogated recovery proceedings and constructive total loss cases.

    • Mehdi Seadon is known for being pragmatic, responsive and commercially astute.

      Insurance respondentGlobal

    • Mehdi is razor-sharp and knows his files inside-out.

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  • Rishi Sengupta
    Rishi Sengupta

    Rishi Sengupta

    Rishi Sengupta has a broad contentious insurance practice, advising insurers and reinsurers on professional indemnity, medical malpractice and business interruption claims.

    • Rishi Sengupta lives and breathes Middle East insurance.

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