Hong Kong
Kennedys' office in Hong Kong was established in 2000 and has now grown to 7 partners and over 38 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

Market recognition
China Business Law Awards 2022
We are pleased to be named a winner at the China Business Law Awards 2022 for ‘Insurance and Reinsurance’ for three consecutive years. Find out more by China Business Law Journal.
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Market recognition
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022 rankings: Kennedys recognised across the region
Kennedys in Hong Kong has been ranked in the latest guide to top law firms across the region.
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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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Caring Company 2016-2021 The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
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Top Tier Firm
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021
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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
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Highly Commended - Business Services Team of the Year
The Lawyer Awards 2018