The insurance and reinsurance team at Kennedys is led by Nick Williams, who is an expert in a wide range of issues from financial institution litigation to Bermuda Form arbitration. The firm continues to advise reinsurers on issues related to the war between Russia and Ukraine, including major aviation claims. The team is also well versed in handling product-related defence and coverage litigation, cyber terrorism and cyber hacking claims, and Bermuda Form arbitration. Transactional liability claims such as warranty and indemnity claims are another focus of the practice. Nick Thomas concentrates on energy-related claims, David Chadwick is known for his expertise in political risk issues, and Patrick Foss handles a mix of energy, marine and political violence claims. Other key team members include Chris Zavos, who advises reinsurers; John Bruce, who leads the financial institution and D&O team; and Ingrid Hobbs, who specialises in advising on casualty issues. Tom Stapleton handles property, energy and construction-related matters, Tim McCaw has been active in Covid-19 cases and Carole Vernon has expertise in Bermuda Form claims. Felicity Ingram focuses on first and third-party losses.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘An excellent spread of skill, experience and knowledge across a wide sector of insurance areas/lines of business, including marine, aviation, war, political risk, warranty and indemnity, and trade credit, sets them apart from the competition.’

  • ‘David Chadwick's strong technical skillset, accompanied by a commercial and strategic mind, makes him stand apart from his peers in the political risk, W&I and trade credit sphere. Patrick Foss is the best marine lawyer in the market. Thomas Miles is a fantastic up-and-coming lawyer who has huge potential to go far in the political risk, W&I and trade credit claims world.’

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Key clients

  • Atrium Underwriters Limited
  • AXA Insurance
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Work highlights

  • Representing Lloyd’s Aviation War market in the high-profile Commercial Court litigation brought by six aircraft leasing companies against their contingent and possessed insurers.
  • Representing Validus Reinsurance Limited as the defendant in Commercial Court proceedings brought by WR Berkley Syndicate 1967.
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