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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
The Legal 500 United Kingdom 2024
Kennedys recognised as a leading firm in the Legal 500 UK 2024
34 practice area rankings
13 Tier 1 rankings
171 lawyers ranked/recommended within the guide
7 Partners listed in the Hall of Fame
31 Leading Individuals
16 Next Generation Partners
13 Rising Stars
Chambers UK 2023
Kennedys recognised as a leading law firm in Chambers UK 2023 solicitors guide
21 practice area rankings
9 Band 1 rankings
53 lawyers ranked/recommended within the guide
11 Band 1 Lawyers
6 Associates to Watch
3 Up and Coming Lawyers
Kennedys has an established team of high-quality and experienced lawyers who are always innovating and looking at new trends and strategy.
Asia Pacific
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022 rankings: Kennedys recognised across the region
4 countries ranked: Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand
15 practice area rankings
1 Tier 1 ranking
36 lawyers ranked/recommended within the guide
7 Leading Individuals
1 Next Generation Partner
2 Rising Stars
Chambers Asia Pacific and Greater China 2022
4 countries ranked: Australia, Greater China, Singapore and Thailand
10 practice area rankings
1 Band 1 ranking
17 Notable Practitioners/recommended lawyers
1 Eminent Practitioner
3 Band 1 Lawyers
1 Up and Coming Lawyer
They are market leaders - experienced people who know what they're doing.
EMEA
The Legal 500 EMEA 2022
7 countries ranked: Belgium, Denmark, France, Ireland, Israel, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates
17 practice area rankings
4 Tier 1 rankings
32 lawyers ranked/recommended within the guide
1 Partner listed in the Hall of Fame
8 Leading Individuals
1 Next Generation Partner
3 Rising Stars
Chambers Europe 2022
Chambers Europe 2022 rankings: Kennedys recognised across the region
4 countries ranked: France, Denmark, Ireland and Spain
4 practice area rankings
5 Notable Practitioners/recommended lawyers
1 Associate to Watch
1 Up and Coming Lawyer
Kennedys is a global titan in insurance.
Latin America
The Legal 500 Latin America 2023
Top rankings for Kennedys in The Legal 500 and Chambers Latin America 2023
6 countries/jurisdictions recognised: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Kennedys' Miami hub for Latin America and the Caribbean
8 practice area rankings
1 Tier 1 ranking
21 lawyers ranked/recommended within the guide
1 listed in the Hall of Fame
1 Leading Individual
2 Next Generation Partners
4 Rising Stars
Chambers Latin America 2023
Top rankings for Kennedys in The Legal 500 and Chambers Latin America 2023
7 countries/jursidictions recognised: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Kennedys' Miami hub for Latin America and the Caribbean
5 practice area rankings
1 Band 1 ranking
13 Notable Practitioners/recommended lawyers
2 Band 1 Lawyers
4 Associates to Watch
Kennedys lawyers are truly experts in the field of insurance and reinsurance.
United States
The Legal 500 United States 2021
Kennedys recognized in The Legal 500 US 2021
1 practice area ranking
1 Tier 1 ranking
8 lawyers ranked/recommended within the guide
1 Leading Individual
1 Next Generation Partner
Chambers USA 2021
Kennedys achieves excellent rankings in Chambers USA 2021
4 practice area rankings
1 Band 1 ranking
8 Notable Practitioners/recommended lawyers
1 Band 1 Lawyer
The go-to for big litigations…they come up with new ways to solve problems rather than going through the same old process.
Awards
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’
