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Brian Kennelly

Brian Kennelly

Position

Barrister specialising commercial law, EU and competition, financial services, human rights and public law, media, entertainment and sport and telecommunications. Full professional career details can be found at www.blackstonechambers.com.

Career

Qualified 1999, Middle Temple; Bar of Ireland 2008.

Mentions

London Bar

Aviation and Travel

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Brian Kennelly KC – Blackstone Chambers ‘Brian is a superb advocate. Calm, confident, persuasive and knowledgedable in equal measure. He is exactly who you want on your team when you are arguing a technically difficult point.’
London Bar

Competition

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Brian Kennelly KC –Blackstone Chambers ‘Brian is right at the top of the competition Bar. He is a tremendous advocate who combines for precision, authority and charm brilliantly. He is the most client-friendly silk in this area.’ 
London Bar

European Union relations

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Brian Kennelly KC – Blackstone Chambers ‘Brian is a star. He is a highly experienced and effective advocate, including before the European Courts of Justice. His advocacy is clear, logical and persuasive. The depth of his preparation is always evident by his ability to effectively respond to any questions or interventions.’
London Bar

Financial services and fintech regulation

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Brian Kennelly KC –Blackstone Chambers
London Bar

Group litigation

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Brian Kennelly KC – Blackstone Chambers ‘His strategic ability, judgement and leadership is at the top of the market. His advocacy is outstanding, and he is able to manage the most difficult tribunals with charm to deliver the best result possible.'  
London Bar

Sanctions

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Brian Kennelly KC – Blackstone Chambers ‘Brian has an excellent bedside manner.’
London Bar

Telecoms Regulation

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Brian Kennelly KC – Blackstone Chambers ‘Brian is a highly effective advocate. He has a deep understanding of telecoms law and regulation as well as the wider industry – which is a real rarity at the Bar – with an impressive ability to distill complex factual and technical legal issues into highly persuasive advocacy before the court.’