Joanne Kelly

Joanne is a Partner in Kennedys’ London office.

Joanne manages all manner of personal injury claims including motor, employers’ and public liability claims, with a specialist focus on large loss and catastrophic injuries. She handles cases of the utmost severity, including brain injury, subtle brain injury, spinal injury, amputations, vegetative state, brachial plexus injury, severe psychiatric injury and complex regional pain syndrome.

She advises on issues including fraudulent exaggeration, with a particular focus on fundamental dishonesty, fraud, and e-disclosure applications.

Joanne also represents insurer signatories to the Serious Injury Guide.

Her personal caseload comprises reserves of up to £10 million at any one time.

Joanne regularly presents in the UK and abroad on a range of topics associated with complex claims. She is a co-author and editor of a number of publications, including Kennedys' catastrophic claims guide.

Joanne spent five years working in Kennedys’ Chelmsford office before relocating to London in 2007.

She is a member of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL).

Qualifications

• Qualified in England and Wales in 2004.