Drawing on the firm’s global network, Kennedys‘ ’efficient and professional’ insurance team is adept at handling contentious and non-contentious matters at an international level. The group is called upon by local and international insurers and reinsurers thanks to its expertise in insurance-backed commercial disputes and across the gamut of industries and services, from aviation to healthcare and medical to specialty lines. An expert in claims handling and avoidance, Peter Ellingham advises international insurers and reinsurers on fraud and theft, property damage, business interruption and policy interpretation. Promoted to partner in May 2024, Rishi Sengupta focuses his commercial disputes practice on insurance and reinsurance matters. Mehdi Seadon specialises in property, energy and construction, aviation and trade credit disputes, and Reem Bangina is also noted.
Testimonials
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‘We have always found the firm to be very efficient and professional and all the team have a vast amount of knowledge and expertise in aviation. We know that a case is being handled by individuals with aviation experience. We would consider using the firm on any new instructions.’
‘We have worked with Reem Bangina and Mehdi Seadon predominately. They are both very knowledgeable, friendly, professional and approachable. They are very good to work with and their individual knowledge is exceptional. On the cases we have worked with them they have a great relationship with clients and always will go the extra mile to fight our corner. They will always look to settle cases early if liability is an issue for us and they are always available to take a call to discuss strategy. Overall, the team are a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- AIG
- Al Ain Ahlia
Work highlights
- Successfully represented an international insurance broker in a preliminary issues hearing whilst defending a professional negligence claim brought against it in the DIFC Courts by a group of retail companies (the Insureds).
- Successfully defended insurers in a $60m claim by the Russian owner of a private jet before the ADGM Courts.