Kennedys is regarded as the premier shipping firm in Ireland, renowned for its expertise in litigation involving personal injury, collisions, cargo damage and salvage, with a strong focus on representing major insurers, shipowners, and P&I clubs. Under the guidance of Hugh Kennedy, the team’s transport sector offering extends to high-profile disputes in aviation and road transport.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Hugh Kennedy is an outstanding lawyer and litigator.’
- ‘The firm has the necessary expertise in the transport and maritime sector in Ireland and is our go-to practice in the Irish Market on these matters. Lead partner is very responsive.’
- ‘Hugh Kennedy is our main contact, responds and acts promptly with a high level of knowledge and expertise in all matters of law relevant to the transport and maritime sector.’
- ‘Extremely knowledgeable and willing to take the time to learn the details about my business to be able to offer the best advice. Understanding of commercial pragmatism versus idealism.’
- ‘Hugh Kennedy is commercial, innovative and honest in his approach.’
- ‘Hugh Kennedy has a practical approach. He communicates in a good and fast way. Besides that, he has excellent specialist qualities.’
Key clients
- Amlin
- British Marine P&I
- Brittany Ferries
- C H Robinson
- CLDN
- Etihad Airways
- Gard P&I
- Irish Ferries
- Irish International Freight Association
- Northern Marine Underwriters
- P&O Ferries
- Samskip
Work highlights
Represented Lloyd’s Insurance Company S.A. and Lloyd’s of London syndicates in two multibillion-dollar cases ($2.25 bn and $2.18 bn) concerning war risks and all risks claims by aircraft lessors arising from the Russia-Ukraine war.
Represented shipowner COSCO in a matter related to a collision between a Hong Kong-registered bulk carrier, Hua Sheng Hai (chartered from COSCO), and a large French fishing vessel off the coast of Ireland.
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Practice head
Hugh Kennedy