Kennedys

A ‘longstanding favourite of insurers’, the UK liability defence department at Kennedys is praised for its ’incisive and robust advice.’ The team predominately acts for defendants in sophisticated, high-value disputes, working with local authorities, health services, public entities, and private and voluntary sector groups. Practice head Mark Burton is highlighted for his ‘tough but realistic approach to litigation’, which he brings to bear in claims concerning serious traffic collisions, sports injuries, amputations, and fatalities. Joe McManus handles multijurisdictional and higher circuit litigation. Antony French oversees maximum severity cognitive, spinal, polytrauma and chronic pain cases, while Charles Martin handles cognitive injury cases with an additional psychiatric injury component. Andrew Sheppard regularly represents public entities and local authorities, along with educational establishments such as schools and universities. Mark Dyson is highlighted for his ’practical and exceptionally commercial’ advice, typically litigating on behalf of insurers and corporate risk groups in workplace violence, defective equipment and traffic collision litigation. Tom Walshaw handles public sector, abuse and complex liability claims, including bullying and harassment, public accidents, and cross-jurisdictional claims.