Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Kennedys' office in Hong Kong was established in 2000 and has now grown to 7 partners and over 39 lawyers and legal professionals, many of whom are multi-lingual.

  • 7 partners
  • 70+ people
  • 2000 year established

Kennedys is widely known as one of the leading litigation firms in Hong Kong, and the team are dedicated to the conduct and resolution of disputes through negotiation, litigation, arbitration and mediation.

Our core practice areas include insurance and reinsurance, corporate insurance, corporate and commercial, litigation and dispute resolution, financial services and corporate regulatory and compliance, information technology, data privacy, cyber risks, healthcare including medical negligence, casualty and aviation.

We are recognised by our insurance industry clients for our extensive experience in handling a wide range of claims in relation to professional indemnity, directors’ and officers’, financial institutions, cyber risks, medical malpractice, aviation, casualty, employment, and property and construction matters.

We have one of the pre-eminent corporate insurance practices in Hong Kong and have strong and acknowledged capabilities in corporate and commercial, regulatory, employment and information technology law.

The team is not only full of specialists but they are engaging as individuals and collectively committed to their clients’ litigation. They are extremely practical and have a good commercial sense.

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022

Our experienced lawyers provide a range of specialist legal services for many industries including insurance (general, health and life) and reinsurance, financial services, aviation, healthcare and construction. Our diverse client base includes domestic and international insurers and reinsurers, underwriters, brokers, multinational co-operations, local companies and high net-worth individuals.

Working seamlessly with Kennedys’ network of 70 global offices and associations, we are able to draw on our extensive resources to provide clients with cost effective, practical and commercial legal solutions.

They are knowledgeable, friendly and easy to work with, and offer practical legal advice that can actually be adopted.

Chambers Greater China Region 2022

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Our office in Hong Kong

37th Floor
Oxford House
979 King’s Road
Taikoo Place
Quarry Bay
Hong Kong

T +852 2848 6300
F +852 2848 6333

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Market recognition
  • L500 Ap Top Tier Firms 2023

    Top Tier Firm

    The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023

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    Caring Company 2016-2023 The Hong Kong Council of Social Service

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    China Business Law Awards 2022

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    Leading Firm

    The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021

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    Top Tier Firm

    The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021

  • Chambers APAC 2020 Leading Firm

    Leading Firm

    Chambers Asia Pacific 2020

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    Leading Firm

    The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2020

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    Top Tier Firm

    The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2020

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    Leading Firm

    The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2019

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    Top Tier Firm

    The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2019

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    Top Ranked Leading Firm

    Chambers Asia Pacific 2019

  • The Lawyer Awards 2018 - Business Services Team of the Year - Highly Commended

    Highly Commended - Business Services Team of the Year

    The Lawyer Awards 2018