Huge congratulations to Georgia Hampton-Murray, Solicitor Apprentice in our London serious and catastrophic injury team, who won the Rising Star Award at the London Regional Apprenticeship & Skills Awards ceremony 2024. The awards are designed to recognise and reward the achievements of exceptional apprentices and their employers. We are incredibly proud to see you achieve this well-deserved recognition for your hard work and dedication to your apprenticeship!
At Kennedys, wellbeing is a top priority, and this October, we're dedicating the month to wellbeing initiatives. In honour of World Mental Health Day (WMHD), we've joined the 'This is Me' campaign, using personal stories to create a culture where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. In our London office, the wellbeing ambassadors teamed up with Claire Mulligan to host this month’s staff social, promoting WMHD. The evening kicked off with a welcome speech from CIO Paul Brotzel, followed by a quiz where the 'Magnificent Seven' team took home the win! Meanwhile, volunteers in the Manchester office organised a wellbeing breakfast, encouraging colleagues to get to know one another. The goal was to foster connections, so that if anyone ever needs support, they'll know who to turn to.
Last Friday, we had the opportunity to take part in the first Dive In Festival Careers Conference. As a global festival partner, we joined industry professionals to engage with future talent and showcase exciting career opportunities in the insurance market. It was inspiring to see so many enthusiastic students exploring roles from underwriting to risk analysis and everything in between. Our team enjoyed connecting with attendees, answering questions, and sharing insights on what it’s like to build a career in this dynamic industry. A big thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand!
156 lawyers, 42 practice areas and two brand new Tier 1 rankings - We are proud to share our impressive results from The Legal 500 UK 2025. Overall, seven Kennedys lawyers have been listed in the elite Hall of Fame, 34 lawyers received the accolade of ‘Leading Partner’, 13 have been named in the ‘Next Generation Partner’ category, and 19 were recognised as 'Leading Associates'. Congratulations to all of our ranked lawyers.
We’ve been shortlisted in the ‘Best Law Firm of the Year-Non US’ category at The American Lawyer Industry Awards 2024. This recognition highlights our progress, especially in North America, where we achieved a 22% increase in revenue in FY 2023/24. Along with this financial growth, we’ve expanded our footprint with new offices in Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, and Seattle. Thank you to our dedicated team for their continued excellence and to our clients for their trust and support. You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/e7pryKad
We knew we were growing! Kennedys is proud to be recognised as one of Australia’s fastest-growing law firms in Australasian Lawyer’s latest Fast Firms Report. The independent report recognises the top law firms in Australia that experienced standout headcount and revenue growth for the previous two calendar years, and demonstrated clear expansion milestones. A huge thank you to our dedicated team and valued clients for being at the heart of Kennedys’ Australian growth story and for your continued support. You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/gdg9ji6d
We had a fantastic turnout at our London office yesterday for the healthcare teams’ first conference! Chaired by Christopher Malla, attendees gained valuable insights on the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) from Simon Pawlin, who discussed its key changes, and Naomi Assame and Tim Shurlock from NHS Resolution, who highlighted the importance of organisational culture in its implementation. Laura Bradford, alongside her role as Assistant Coroner, shared essential tips for hospitals on managing the coronial process, while Ed Glasgow and Daniel Freeman provided updates on clinical negligence, psychiatric claims, and the Mental Health Bill. Discover more about how our healthcare team can support you: https://lnkd.in/efWVEHRC
Yesterday our PACT Network (Parents and Carers Together) officially launched across the UK. The network is for anyone with caring responsibilities and aims to provide both a support and advocacy function for colleagues, and a confidential space to share experiences. The network welcomed two expert guest speakers, Anita Cleare and Heidi Skudder, who provided some key tips and strategies on how to better juggle work and caring responsibilities. We would like to thank the panel speakers and partners, Rachel Moore and Stephen Foster, for sharing their own experiences and PACT’s co-chairs Bethany Haycock and Olivia Tusler for hosting the entire event. We're looking forward to the next one!
We are pleased to announce the expansion of our New Zealand presence with the addition of specialist dispute resolution firm Darroch Forrest’s team in Wellington to create a second New Zealand office. We welcome new partners Alistair Darroch, Lauren Castle and Ben Sanders, along with their team of nine who join Kim Burkhart, Jess Keating and the Kennedys New Zealand team today. They bring extensive experience acting for clients across insurance, commercial litigation, employment, health and safety, construction and health/medical law, which closely aligns with Kennedys' core practices and insurance focus in Australasia. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gKFvEDXH
With this year’s Dive In Festival now concluded, here’s a recap of some amazing events from yesterday: In Australia, Alen Sinanovic joined an interactive session on Unlocking the Power of Intergenerational Inclusion. The panel delved into overcoming biases and leveraging diverse age groups in the workplace, providing practical tools to drive inclusivity and innovation. In Peru, Maria Fernanda Corrochano took part in a discussion on promoting Caring Cultures in the workplace. The session explored how companies can support employees with caregiving responsibilities through flexible work arrangements and resources, fostering an inclusive environment that values caregivers. Although Dive In 2024 has wrapped up, these insightful conversations will continue to shape more inclusive and supportive work cultures. It’s been an incredible week of learning and inspiration!
