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5 partners in UK, 16 lawyers in UK

Kennedys’ marine insurance practice comprises an experienced team with an established track record and reputation. We are a trusted adviser to the major insurers and reinsurers in the London and international markets, as well as ship owners, ship operators, P&I Clubs, terminal operators, traders, freight forwarders, and charterers.

We have decades of experience across all classes of business and represent clients in litigation and arbitration across multiple jurisdictions and in cross-jurisdictional disputes.

Lead by Graeme Baird, Shaan Burton, Chris Chatfield, Patrick Foss and Chris Zavos, Kennedys’ marine team  advise across the full spectrum of marine insurance matters including: hull and machinery, cargo and goods in transit, war and terrorism, yachts and pleasure craft, marine and excess liabilities, P&I, third party claims for property damage, financial loss and personal injury, shipbuilding disputes and subrogated recovery actions.

Recent work includes

  • Advising war risks insurers of the Mercer Street, an Israeli-managed tanker struck by what are believed to be Iranian suicide drones off the coast of Oman in 2021, resulting in fatalities.
  • We act for liability insurers (the “Clubs”), one of whom provided P&I liability insurance in respect of an ice-classed cruise liner which collided with a coast guard vessel in March 2020. 

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What the Team is Known For

Kennedys is well reputed for representing cargo interests in a range of shipping issues. It has a significant ability to advise on general average, salvage and piracy matters. Kennedys continues to work with leading insurance companies and offers clients substantial expertise in marine matters, including marine insurance and reinsurance. The firm often advises hull and machinery insurers on collision matters.

Work Highlights

  • Kennedys represented liability insurers regarding the collision of the RCGS Resolute with a Venezuelan coast guard vessel.

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Notable Practitioners

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Chris Zavos
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Chris Zavos
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Chris Zavos is noted for his expert representation of insurer clients. He often advises on subrogation claims and contractual claims.

He is a go-to lawyer for complex and contentious coverage matters.

Patrick Foss
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Patrick Foss
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Patrick Foss is specialised in and well regarded for marine insurance mandates, frequently advising both insurers and reinsurers on casualties.

He is an exceptional lawyer. He does extremely good work and is very knowledgeable.

His experience and knowledge of the insurance market and the marine and energy industries make him one of the strongest legal appointments possible for our most complex and sophisticated matters.

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Mark Lloyd
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Band 6
Mark Lloyd is a well-respected practitioner specialising in insurance matters. He has notable experience advising on cargo disputes.

He is an excellent lawyer. He is easy to talk to and communicate with, and underwriters really like him. He is a fantastic lawyer, and his strategic thinking is brilliant.

He possesses a unique way of handling cases and gets the right result for his client through hard work and dedication.

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Chris Zavos
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Chris Zavos
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Patrick Foss
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Patrick Foss
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Band 2
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Mark Lloyd
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Band 6

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