Kennedys is renowned for its marine insurance practice, attracting both domestic and international insurers for its expertise in a comprehensive array of dry and wet shipping matters. The team, led by Christopher Dunn, excels in marine cargo insurance, while Patrick Foss handles claims pertaining to a variety of issues such as hull, war, and ports and terminals in addition to onshore and offshore energy disputes. Michael Biltoo is noted for his proficiency in contentious dry shipping work, as well as advising on vessel sales and charterparty contracts. Policy coverage advice, contractual work, and the defence of cargo damage claims form part of Shaan Burton's practice.
Testimonials
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‘Kennedys continue to raise the bar when it comes to providing the whole legal package. They have strength in depth, all areas within the shipping arena are covered, outside of the box thinking to find solutions and they work with you as a team.’
‘They work with you rather than for you, it is the team ethic and their ability to understand your firm's brand, belief and claims handling philosophy. Stand-out performer would be Christopher Dunn who runs his team brilliantly, possesses the ability to find unique solutions and understands how you want to work and run the case.'
Key clients
- Pequod Associates Ltd
- RSA
Work highlights
- Advising war risks insurers of the Mercer Street, an Israeli-managed tanker struck by what are believed to be Iranian suicide drones off the coast of Oman in July 2021, resulting in the tragic death of two people on board.
- Acting for liability insurers, one of whom provided P&I liability insurance in respect of the “RCGS Resolute”, an ice-classed cruise liner which collided with a Venezuelan coast guard vessel (the “Naiguata”) in the early hours of 30 March 2020.