Chambers Europe 2025 rankings: Kennedys ranked in Ireland and Spain

Kennedys' teams in Dublin and Madrid have been recognised for their work in insurance, healthcare and dispute resolution in the recently published Chambers Europe 2025 guide, which ranks outstanding law firms and lawyers across Europe.

In Madrid, the team is thrilled to have improved their ranking for 'Insurance (Spain)'. Ignacio Figuerol and Ricardo Garrido are both recognised as Notable Practitioners: “Ignacio offers deep market knowledge, great availability and excellent adaptability” and “Ricardo deals with complex matters very effectively.”

Jose Pellicer is newly recognised as a Notable Practitioner in ‘Shipping (Spain)’ with a client remarking “José González Pellicer has a deep knowledge of maritime law and an awareness of market trends”.

In Dublin, the team secured their Band 3 ranking for 'Insurance: Dispute Resolution (Ireland)' and Partner David Strahan has once again been recognised as a Notable Practitioner in this area, with a client describing him as “a really safe pair of hands and a good lawyer.” Andrew McGahey has also maintained his ranking this year for ‘Insurance: Dispute Resolution’ and Joanne O’Sullivan has retained her ranking for ‘Dispute Resolution: Healthcare Litigation’ with one client commenting “[she] delivers superb team leadership and is an excellent solicitor”.

See below for a full breakdown of the rankings.

Ireland | Insurance: Dispute Resolution | Band 3

• Andrew McGahey | Notable practitioner | Band 4
• David Strahan | Notable practitioner | Band 4

Ireland | Dispute Resolution: Healthcare Litigation

• Joanne O'Sullivan | Notable practitioner | Band 3

Spain | Insurance | Band 2

• Ignacio Figuerol | Notable practitioner | Band 2
• Ricardo Garrido | Notable practitioner | Band 2

Spain | Shipping

• Jose Pellicer | Notable practitioner | Band 4

Earlier this year, our Paris team were recognised in the inaugural edition of Chambers France 2025.

The team secured a Band 2 ranking for insurance with both Alexis Valençon and Aurelia Cadain recognised as Notable Practitioners. “Alexis Valençon is known for his ability to manage large cases. He has in-depth expertise in the field of insurance. His communication is regular and transparent.” “Aurélia Cadain is very responsive and pragmatic. She has good legal skills and expertise. International cases are handled well.”

Thomas Kendra was recognised as a Notable Practitioner for International Arbitration with clients speaking highly of him and the practice. “Thomas Kendra is a pleasure to work with. He really masters our cases' strategic and political elements as well as their legal aspects, and brings these all together to push for the perfect results.”

See below for a full breakdown of the rankings.

France | Insurance | Band 2

• Alexis Valençon | Notable practitioner | Band 4
• Aurélia Cadain | Notable practitioner | Band 4

France | International Arbitration

• Thomas Kendra | Notable practitioner | Band 4