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(020) 7667 9667Provided by Kennedys
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
Provided by Chambers
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.
Kennedys represented liability insurers regarding the collision of the RCGS Resolute with a Venezuelan coast guard vessel.
Provided by Chambers
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.
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.
Provided by Chambers
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 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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Head of Department
Graeme Baird
Shaan Burton
