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Shipping - UK-wide
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.
Strengths
They have a team of market-leading lawyers who cover all areas and avenues. They understand the complicated network that we operate in and break it down into manageable and understandable components.
Kennedys are our go-to firm for both their legal and commercial knowledge.
They are very capable and reliable when it comes to complex matters. It is a very strong team with coverage of many specialist areas.
They have an incredible wealth of talent at all levels and across multiple sectors. Their bench strength is exemplary and their teams across all disciplines have depth of talent.
Work Highlights
Kennedys represented liability insurers regarding the collision of the RCGS Resolute with a Venezuelan coast guard vessel.
Notable practitioners
He is a go-to lawyer for complex and contentious coverage matters.
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.
He is an expert in the field who always provides top-level service.
He understands the issues that his clients are facing.
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.