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Kennedys is regarded as the premier shipping firm in Ireland, renowned for its expertise in litigation involving personal injury, collisions, cargo damage and salvage, with a strong focus on representing major insurers, shipowners, and P&I clubs. Under the guidance of Hugh Kennedy, the team’s transport sector offering extends to high-profile disputes in aviation and road transport.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Hugh Kennedy is an outstanding lawyer and litigator.’
- ‘The firm has the necessary expertise in the transport and maritime sector in Ireland and is our go-to practice in the Irish Market on these matters. Lead partner is very responsive.’
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Key clients
- Amlin
- British Marine P&I
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Work highlights
- Represented Lloyd’s Insurance Company S.A. and Lloyd’s of London syndicates in two multibillion-dollar cases ($2.25 bn and $2.18 bn) concerning war risks and all risks claims by aircraft lessors arising from the Russia-Ukraine war.
- Represented shipowner COSCO in a matter related to a collision between a Hong Kong-registered bulk carrier, Hua Sheng Hai (chartered from COSCO), and a large French fishing vessel off the coast of Ireland.
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