LAWYER PROFILE

Paul Kennedy

Global 2026

Campbells

Ranked in 1 practice area

Dispute Resolution

Cayman Islands

3 years ranked

About

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Global

Practice Areas

Paul is a partner in our Litigation, Insolvency & Restructuring Group, based in the Cayman Islands office. His practice covers economic sanctions and other asset freezing measures, cross-border fraud and insolvency. Paul is also described by directories as the “go-to name for contentious insurance work” in the Cayman Islands and regularly advises professionals and their insurers on coverage and liability issues.

Paul is an experienced advocate and recently appeared as leading counsel in Re Obelisk and Re Performance Insurance, two of the most significant cases on segregated portfolio companies.

Professional Memberships

IBA, Member of Asset Recovery Committee, Litigation Committee and Insolvency Section

International Association of Restructuring, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Professionals (INSOL)

Recovery and Insolvency Specialists Association (RISA) Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands Legal Practitioners Association

Fellow of the International Academy of Financial Crime Litigators

Industry Sector Expertise

Economic Sanctions

Fraud and Asset Recovery

Professional Negligence

Insurance and Reinsurance

Commercial Litigation

Insolvency and Restructuring

Injunctions and Interim Measures

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Dispute Resolution - Cayman Islands

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Paul Kennedy receives strong praise for his work assisting clients with insolvency and asset recovery matters. He is also noted for his experience advising on cases arising out of economic sanctions against Russia.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Paul Kennedy excels in managing high-profile and sophisticated matters with professionalism and precision.
Dispute ResolutionChambers Global Guide
Paul Kennedy is a highly thoughtful and insightful practitioner who combines legal precision, strategic foresight and persuasive advocacy to deliver consistent results in complex circumstances.
Dispute ResolutionChambers Global Guide
Paul’s ability to provide actionable advice, even in the most challenging circumstances, makes him an invaluable partner.
Dispute ResolutionChambers Global Guide

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