Specialising in indemnity insurance related matters, the experienced team at Kennedys has strength in acting as defence counsel in protective proceedings relating to buyer’s warranty and indemnity insurance policies, and major personal injury proceedings in the construction industry. Managing partner Jonathan Wyatt leads the team, while Matt Andrews handles penalty proceedings before the Federal Court of Australia and regulatory investigations regarding money laundering. Cross-border disputes in the energy sector and allegedly negligent and deficient audits are among the team’s key strengths. Llinos Kent and James Melvin advise on transfer of investment assets and inadequate design disputes in the construction sector. Chris Finn and Raylee Hartwell are key contacts, representing professional indemnity insurers. Nicole Wearne joined from Clyde & Co LLP in June 2024.
Testimonials
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‘The team at Kennedys have a diverse range of strengths with respect to insurance related matters.'
'Ranging from strong oratory skills which serve in mediations, to comprehensive researching practices, Kennedys ensure their clients have a complete understanding of the issues at hand and find the most economical path to resolve them’
Key clients
- AXA XL
- Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
Work highlights
- Advising the BCC Trade Credit in the Greensill Group collapse.
- Advising local and London market insurers in the Transmission Gully proceedings.