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Kennedys

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The ‘excellent and extremely  knowledgeable’ team at Kennedys is lauded for taking the ’time to ‘know our book of business’  say clients. Led by Eammon Mooney,  it is a ’go-to’ firm for high-value and complex professional indemnity disputes on a regional, national and international basis. Its work spans a number of industry sectors including accountants, construction and insolvency professionals as well as solicitors. Patric Rouendaal is noted for his D&O claims work.  Paul Chaplin has a vast array of experience of working with major professional indemnity insurers and their insureds. Chaplin has particular expertise in tax-scheme claims. Steve Oates‘ practice has a specific emphasis on defending claims against lawyers, construction professionals and brokers.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team are down to earth, approachable and quick to respond to us. They are also proactive and good at following  up with us when there has been a delay on our part. The partner we mainly deal with is personable and actually enjoy our interactions with him'.

  • ‘Kennedys regional professional negligence team is second to none. Each client and each claim is treated with the same level of care and attention whether it is a large complex matter or a simpler claim for a smaller client'. 

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Key clients

  • AIG
  • Allianz

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Work highlights

  • Acting for Pen Underwriting in the defence of a £12m against a solicitors firm who acted for a developer and in the capacity as a stakeholder for a number of high-risk property investments throughout the country.
  • Defending High Court proceedings on behalf of Chubb brought against a firm of accountants (and others) for £14m arising out of the alleged negligence in advising on a Stamp Duty Land Tax Planning scheme.

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