Kennedys
Mark Burton leads the London liability and serious and catastrophic injury teams at Kennedys; defined as ‘a thought leader’, he is behind the firm’s technologically innovative Serious Injury Suite of products, which involves computer forensics. The team acts for a number of high-profile insurer clients on reputationally sensitive, high-value cases. Notably, it is currently acting for World Rugby in a number of ongoing claims by former professional rugby players regarding concussions sustained while playing – Ben Appleton is involved in this matter, bringing his expertise in sports concussion claims to the fore. Joe McManus ’is a tremendous asset in every case’, with particular strength in cases which have coverage and jurisdictional issues. Stephen Foster specialises in amputation claims, and as part of the firm’s wider Serious Injury Suite of products focuses on the impact technology can have on traditional care models within catastrophic injury claims. Joanne Kelly has standout experience with exaggerated or fraudulent high-value claims, including expertise in social media screening and fundamental dishonesty. Senior associate Andrew Purdie is also recommended.
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‘Antony French is a major catch. A commercial operator who knows how to cut to the meat of a case quickly.’
‘Richard West is a truly innovative thinker who just gets how insurers work and what they need. He is a pioneer.'
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Key clients
- Acromas
- Allianz
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Work highlights
- Defending test cases by a group of nine former international rugby players who are suing governing bodies for failing to take adequate steps to prevent concussion.
- Instructed by the Four Seasons Hotel Group in defence of a lead case in personal injury jurisdiction law.
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