The team at Kennedys adeptly manages a comprehensive spectrum of both contentious and non-contentious matters, representing insurers, reinsurers, captive insurance companies and their insured clients. Mark Chudleigh co-leads the practice alongside Nick Miles, who is recognised as a ‘stellar regulatory lawyer’ whose expertise spans public company mergers and economic substance regulations. Laura Williamson adds further depth to the team with her proficiency in handling professional liability claims, director’s liability matters, complex insurance arbitrations, and multi-jurisdictional cases. Other notable contacts within the firm also encompass special counsel Erik Penz, who acts in contentious insurance matters; senior associate Nicolas Champ, who is a specialist in corporate insurance; and associates David Thom and Alexandra Miller.
Testimonials
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'The Bermuda team provided invaluable local knowledge and broader advice on a technical claims problem with an impressive level of communication and understanding of my needs.'
‘I have worked with Erik Penz and Mark Chudleigh. Each possesses the requisite knowledge, experience and litigation skills necessary to provide strategic, common sense and sound legal advice.’
‘Nick Miles is a stellar regulatory lawyer.’
‘We have worked with Kennedys Bermuda offices for many years now. They have been very additive in terms of structuring a transaction and adding value beyond the typical scope.’
'Eric Penz and Mark Chudleigh provided me with the advice. They understood exactly what I needed and were able to pivot when required. There was a great deal of information to digest, which they did quickly and were able to translate to me in good time.'
'Eric Penz responds quickly and was very good at coordinating the work with other attorneys on the claim.'
'Laura Williamson is outstanding. She's smart, responsive and incredibly hard-working.'
Key clients
- Swiss Reinsurance Company
- Chubb Insurance
- SiriusPoint Insurance Bermuda
- Aviva
- Arch Reinsurance Ltd.
- Allied World Insurance Company
- AIG
- Markel Bermuda Ltd
- Securis ILS Management
- National Westminster Bank plc
Work highlights
- Acting as Bermuda Counsel to long-term insurer CICA LIFE, LTD. on all aspects of a long-term business transfer scheme to transfer its entire life book to an affiliate insurer in Puerto Rico.
- Acting as Bermuda representatives for Travelers in connection with all claims notified under Travelers’ Bermuda programmes for “punitive wrap” insurance coverage.
- Serving as Bermuda Counsel to Arch Reinsurance in connection with the acquisition of a minority interest in Helix Underwriting Ltd., a Bermuda insurance agent.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Chudleigh, Nick Miles