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We are a fresh-thinking firm, and are not afraid to bring new ideas to the table beyond the traditional realm of legal services. We combine talent, innovation, specialist technology and commercial perspectives to create the best outcomes for every one of our clients.
We are proud to be consistently recognised by leading industry commentators and directories, and to be commended by our clients around the world.
The 2023 Gracechurch London Market Insurance Law Monitor
Between December 2022 and April 2023, Gracechurch Consulting interviewed a representative sample of 129 claims professionals working for London Market insurers and asked them to rate the law firms they deal with across a variety of areas, including service quality, market leadership and international coverage.
The result is a truly independent report, benchmarking the law firms that serve the London Insurance Market.
Kennedys’ highlights
- Ranked as the market leader in the insurance sector
- Ranked first for overall client service quality
- Ranked first across 14 individual service metrics, performing particularly strongly on international coverage, strong teams and insurance expertise
- Has the highest number of lawyers in the market nominated by respondents for delivering outstanding service in the last 12 months - 26 lawyers nominated
- A market-leading 94% of respondents said they had used Kennedys in the last 12 months
Legal directories
United Kingdom
Kennedys achieves impressive rankings in The Legal 500 UK 2025
42 practice area rankings
15 Tier 1 rankings
156 lawyers ranked/recommended within the guide
7 Partners listed in the Hall of Fame
34 Leading Partners
13 Next Generation Partners
19 Leading Associates
Kennedys achieves strong results in Chambers & Partners UK 2025 guide
23 practice area rankings
10 Band 1 rankings
53 lawyers ranked/recommended within the guide
14 Band 1 Lawyers
1 Associate to Watch
4 Up and Coming Lawyers
12 practice area categories
21 lawyers listed in ‘Best Lawyers UK’
1 lawyer listed in ‘Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch’
Kennedys are excellent at managing complex defence work and clearly communicating the complexities to the client. They find clear solutions to find a pathway through the case.
Asia Pacific
Legal 500: Australia and Singapore 2024 rankings
6 practice area rankings
2 Band 1 rankings
6 lawyers ranked/recommended within the guide
5 Leading Individuals
1 Rising Star
Legal 500 - Hong Kong 2024 rankings
4 practice area rankings
1 Tier 1 ranking
7 lawyers ranked/recommended within the guide
2 Leading Individuals
2 Next Generation Partner
Kennedys recognised across the region
2 countries ranked: Australia and Singapore
5 practice area rankings
1 Tier 1 ranking
11 lawyers ranked/recommended within the guide
1 Up and Coming Lawyer
Greater China Region 2024 rankings: Kennedy recognised
5 practice area rankings
2 Band 1 rankings
7 lawyers ranked/recommended within the guide
1 Band 1 Lawyers
1 Up and Coming Lawyer
10 practice area categories
11 lawyers listed in ‘Best Lawyers Australia’
7 lawyers listed in ‘Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch’
The professional and friendly team always provides precise and clear advice on coverage which effectively helps insurers to tackle the complex, significant and difficult coverage issues.
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Kennedys recognised across 15 practice areas by The Legal 500 EMEA 2024 edition
8 countries ranked: Belgium, Denmark, France, Ireland, Israel, Oman, Spain and the United Arab Emirates
15 practice area rankings
3 Tier 1 rankings
34 lawyers ranked/recommended within the guide
2 Partners listed in the Hall of Fame
9 Leading Individuals
5 Rising Stars
Chambers Europe 2024 rankings: Kennedys ranked in France, Ireland and Spain
3 countries ranked: France, Ireland and Spain
3 practice area rankings
6 Notable Practitioners/recommended lawyers
Latin America
Kennedys rankings in The Legal 500 Latin America 2025
6 countries/jurisdictions recognised: Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Kennedys' Miami hub for Latin America and the Caribbean
7 practice area rankings
3 Tier 1 rankings
17 lawyers ranked/recommended within the guide
1 listed in the Hall of Fame
3 Leading Individuals
3 Next Generation Partner
Kennedys ranked as a leading law firm for insurance in Chambers Latin America 2024
6 countries/jursidictions recognised including: Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru
1 practice area rankings
2 Band 1 rankings
13 Notable Practitioners/recommended lawyers
2 Band 1 Lawyers
5 Associates to Watch
It is not a traditional law firm, it is a comprehensive consultancy which adopts the required role in each case. Its role as coordinator in complex cases is very remarkable.
United States
Kennedys is pleased to be recognized in the 2024 Legal 500 USA guide
1 practice area ranking
2 leading lawyer rankings
Kennedys receives new USA Chambers ranking for 2024
7 practice area rankings
1 Band 1 ranking
10 Notable Practitioners/recommended lawyers
The Legal 500 Bermuda 2025 rankings
2 practice area rankings
2 Tier 2 rankings
9 lawyers ranked/recommended within the guide
2 Leading partners
1 Next Generation Partner
Kennedys receives top-tier recognition in the 2024 editions of Best Law Firms
8 practice area rankings
3 national rankings
5 regional rankings
4 Tier 1 rankings
Kennedys has been ranked in Best Lawyers in America 2024
9 attorneys listed in ‘The Best Lawyers in America’
3 attorneys listed in ‘Best Lawyers: One to Watch in America’
Kennedys is a top-drawer firm as it relates to complicated multijurisdictional and multiparty disputes with millions of dollars at stake.
Global
Kennedys increases its global recognition with new Chambers Global 2024 rankings
10 practice area rankings
4 Band 1 rankings
19 lawyers ranked/recommended within the guide
6 Band 1 lawyer rankings
3 notable practitioners
Who's Who Legal recognises 15 Kennedys lawyers as Global Leaders in Transport 2023 guide
15 lawyers recommended as ‘Global Leaders’
4 practice areas
6 countries: Belgium, France, Peru, Singapore, UK, and the US
Awards
British Claims Awards 2024
Winner | 'Claims Team of the Year: '
The Legal Cheek Awards 2024
Winner | 'Best Law Firm for Partner Approachability'
Cyber Insurance Awards Europe 2024
Winner | 'Cyber Law Firm of the Year'
British Legal Technology Awards
Runner-up | 'Most innovative Law Firm of the Year'
British Legal Technology Awards
Runner-up | 'Kennedys IQ Technology Venture of the Year' with The AA
Insurance Times tech and innovation Awards 2023
Winner | 'Technology Partner of the Year' – Claims: Kennedys IQ Bronze winner with The AA
LMG Life Sciences Awards EMEA 2023
Winner | ‘Impact case of the year’
Zywave Cyber Risk Awards Gala 2023
Winner | Judy Selby for ‘Cyber risk lawyer of the year’
Insurance and Reinsurance Association Awards 2021
Winner | Liam Bedford for ‘Young Professional of the Year’
Managing Partners’ Forum Awards 2020
Winner | ‘Best New Solutions for Clients’
Winner | ‘Best in Client Theme’
Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards 2020
Winner | ‘Innovation in strategy and digital transformation’ for Kennedys IQ
The Legal Business Awards 2019
Winner | Nick Thomas for ‘Managing Partner of the Year’
Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards 2019
Winner | ‘Innovation in the business of law - new products and services’
Highly Commended | ‘Innovation in the business of law - data, knowledge and intelligence’
Standout Finalist | ‘Innovation in the business of law - managing and developing talent’
