Kennedys is recognised as a global insurance specialist, handling issues relating to all lines of insurance. Headed up by managing partner Matt Andrews, the group is the lead counsel for UK and Australian insurers, and continues to advise on numerous matters arising from the Banking Royal Commission in respect of all major banks, a variety of securities class actions, first party property damage issues and CAR claims. Chris Finn is noted for public and product liability claims, while Raylee Hartwell is highly regarded for her success in defending complex professional indemnity, property D&O and general liability claims. Construction personal injury and cyber insurance are key areas of James Melvin‘s work, and Llinos Kent’s practice spans professional indemnity, subrogated recoveries and coverage issues.
Key clients
- Axis
- Starr Underwriting
Work highlights
- Acting for BCC Trade Credit Pty Ltd and its parent Tokio Marine Management Australasia Pty Ltd. BCC Trade Credit Pty Ltd was an underwriting agent which underwrote various Trade Credit Insurance policies for entities within the Greensill Group.
- Representing and defending nine local and London market insurers lead by HDI Global SE in proceedings before the Supreme Court of New South Wales against Insurers seeking indemnity under The Transmission Gully Project Policy.