Kennedys

The Manchester-based team at Kennedys has well-established capabilities defending renowned insurers and well-known companies across the entire gamut of complex and high-value PI matters. The team’s expertise spans various sectors, with particular specialisms across hospitality, transport, and elite sport, which is a particular focus for ‘standout practitioner’ Christopher Oldfield, wherein he represents UK Athletics and British Cycling, as well as various football associations. Oldfield helms the practice alongside Gordon Davidson, ’excellent lawyer’ Paula Garvey, both of whom frequently handle public and employer liability matters, Richard McKeown, who acts for well-known hospitality, retail, and transport clients, and ‘genuine star’ Lauren Gosnell, whose practice predominantly features serious and catastrophic cases. The ’exceedingly good’ Ian Ford is another name to note, as is Natalie Hardy, who has experience handling cross-border claims. Disease litigator and ‘one of the best at defending stress and abuse claims’ Judith Martin bolstered the practice with her April 2024 arrival.