Profile
Work Department
Shipping, Commercial dispute resolution
Position
Darryl is a partner in the marine, trade and energy team in the London office and a key member of the emergency response team. He is one of the few shipping lawyers who specialise in both ‘wet’ and ’dry’ work from collisions, salvage, groundings, total losses, fires and piracy through to charterparty disputes and claims arising under bills of lading.
Based in Norway for one year and in Singapore for five years, Darryl receives instructions from salvors, container lines, dry bulk and tanker owners as well as charterers, traders, P&I clubs and other insurers.
Memberships
LMAA, Baltic Exchange, Association of Average Adjusters, Admiralty Solicitors Group
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Penningtons should be high on clients’ lists of “go to” firms following a casualty at sea. They are accustomed to mobilising the necessary resources and doing so within tight time frames.' 'They have an excellent team, from trainees and associates up to partners. They are extremely knowledgeable both about the law and about the industry.' 'Rhys Clift has been involved in many of the most interesting marine insurance cases in recent years. He draws from a wealth of experience in handling total loss claims in various contexts, including vessel detentions and alleged scuttling. He also has in-depth knowledge of the law relating to charterparties and the implications of standard forms. He is an excellent strategist, particularly regarding the deployment of Part 36 offers.' 'Lisa Hillary is a very experienced litigator in the shipping context. She is widely recognised by clients for her skills and her friendly and approachable manner, and she always goes above and beyond to achieve the best possible outcome.' 'Darryl Kennard is highly knowledgeable and experienced, and is very much at the top of his game. Alex McIntosh is a brilliant partner with great commercial instinct.'
Key clients
- NorthStandard Navigators and General (Zurich Insurance) Intrada Ships Management Marine Service Noord / MSN Anglo Shipping Hapag Lloyd