Hill Dickinson closes Sheffield office as claims team jumps ship to Kennedys Legal Business Kennedys has hired a 24-strong casualty claims team from Hill Dickinson’s Sheffield office, resulting in the closure of the latter’s…
Nick Thomas wins uncontested ballot for another five-year term as Kennedys’ senior partner Kathryn McCann Insurance specialist Kennedys‘ longstanding senior partner Nick Thomas has been re-elected to serve a fifth five-year term. It is understood…
‘International reach’: Kennedys continues global expansion with Europe association Kathryn McCann Kennedys has continued its aggressive global expansion by entering into a formal association with Italian firm Studio Legale Rinaldi Associati…
Clydes, DAC and Kennedys named as AXA finalises UK claims roster Kathryn McCann The UK legal arm of French Insurer AXA has finalised its UK claims roster, with Clyde & Co, DAC Beachcroft,…
Is Kennedys keeping up? Insurance player claims innovation and expansion provide the right cover Kathryn McCann Kathryn McCann and Victoria Young discuss Kennedys’ prospects with longstanding senior partner Nick Thomas ‘I’d like to tell you that…
Nick Thomas to stand uncontested for a fifth five-year term as Kennedys’ senior partner Kathryn McCann Longstanding senior partner Nick Thomas is to stand uncontested for a fifth five-year term as senior partner at insurance specialist…
Doubling in Dublin: Expansive Kennedys moves Irish outpost to accommodate growth Kathryn McCann Following a wave of expansion in Latin America, insurance specialist Kennedys is to more than double its office space in…
‘Very like-minded’: Kennedys picks up marine specialists in Waltons & Morse takeover Legal Business Kennedys is to boost its marine and shipping departments through a City merger with boutique firm Waltons & Morse.
‘Driven by client need’: Kennedys continues aggressive LatAm expansion with Chile and Colombia offices Kathryn McCann Kennedys has continued with its aggressive Latin America (LatAm) expansion, opening two more offices in Chile and Colombia, following the…
Kennedys latest to expand in Latin America with Brazil and Peru openings Kathryn McCann Insurance specialist Kennedys has continued its foray into Latin America (LatAm), opening its first greenfield sites on the continent with…
Financials 2015/16: Kennedys highlights Asia growth as firm posts solid turnover boost of 7% Kathryn McCann Insurance specialist Kennedys has announced solid revenue growth of 7% for this financial year from £129.9m to £138.8m. In addition,…
Kennedys global push continues apace as it follows insurance clients to Argentina Legal Business Continental Europe the next priority as firm chases larger international revenues Kennedys formed another international association last month, this time…
Growth mode: Kennedys bolts-on US law capability with local hires and forms fifth LatAm alliance Legal Business Kennedys has made two local partner hires in Miami in a move which will allow the firm to practice US…
Kennedys obtains Scandinavia cover with Danish merger and Norway and Sweden alliances Legal Business After spending most of 2015 launching new offices and forming international alliances, Kennedys has announced one merger and two formal…
Insurance specialists face tough times as Ince & Co’s revenues fall 8% and Kennedys flatlines Legal Business While mid-tier firms continue to reveal solid returns for the 2014/15 financial year, those focused on insurance are suffering from…
Russian market beckons for Kennedys as others continue to ‘adjust’ Jaishree Kalia After several top 25 global firms cut backs their Moscow offerings last year, there have been signs of renewed interest…
Promotions round-up: Bond Dickinson and Kingsley Napley promote three as Kennedys makes up female trio in round of four Michael West In the latest round of LB100 firm promotions, Kennedys made a 75% female promotions round as three out of four…
Targeting Russia: Kennedys launches in Moscow with former Clyde & Co Russian insurance head Legal Business Following troubled markets in Russia across 2014, a handful of firms have signalled a renewed interest in the region, with…
International ambitions: Kennedys enters formal association with Chilean boutique Kathryn McCann Insurance specialist Kennedys, which has been boosting its international ties in recent months, has entered into another formal association –…
Singapore scramble – Kennedys enters JV to bolster presence in city state Legal Business After last month saw Withers secure a new alliance in Singapore while other firms made moves in the country, Kennedys…
