David Thom > Kennedys > Hamilton, Bermuda > Lawyer Profile

Kennedys
1 Church Street, Third Floor
Hamilton HM 11
Bermuda

Position

David is a Senior Associate in Kennedys Bermuda office and a member of the  commercial litigation and insurance teams, handling a broad range of contentious and coverage matters.

Career

David has broad litigation and arbitration experience, but his practice has a particular focus on insurance coverage and litigation, professional liability disputes (covering most professions) and corporate disputes.

Prior to joining Kennedys, David practised for five years at a leading law firm in the United Kingdom, during which time he primarily acted in professional liability matters involving solicitors, barristers, patent attorneys, architects, project managers, surveyors and contractors as well as insurance policy coverage matters.

Education

  • Solicitor (England and Wales – non-practising) – 2016
  • Registered Associate (Bermuda) – 2022

Lawyer Rankings

Bermuda > Insurance/reinsurance

The team at Kennedys adeptly manages a comprehensive spectrum of both contentious and non-contentious matters, representing insurers, reinsurers, captive insurance companies and their insured clients. Mark Chudleigh co-leads the practice alongside Nick Miles, who is recognised as a ‘stellar regulatory lawyer‘ whose expertise spans public company mergers and economic substance regulations. Laura Williamson adds further depth to the team with her proficiency in handling professional liability claims, director’s liability matters, complex insurance arbitrations, and multi-jurisdictional cases. Other notable contacts within the firm also encompass special counsel Erik Penz, who acts in contentious insurance matters; senior associate Nicolas Champ, who is a specialist in corporate insurance; and associates David Thom and Alexandra Miller.

Bermuda > Dispute resolution

Recognised for its ‘international footprint and robust local insurance practice’, the Kennedys team adeptly manages a wide spectrum of high-stakes, complex disputes spanning contractual, insurance, finance, investment fund, shareholder, and multi-jurisdictional insolvency claims. Leading the practice is Mark Chudleigh, who is renowned for his work in international arbitration and high-value insurance claims, with support from Nick Miles, who is an expert in insolvency and restructuring affairs. The team’s ‘future star’, newly promoted partner Laura Williamson, further bolsters its strength, leveraging her expertise in insurance arbitration and professional liability cases. The team is also fortified by associates David Thom and Alexandra Miller, as well as special counsel Erik Penz; all have extensive experience in managing complex contentious matters, particularly within the insurance, construction and professional services sectors.