Kennedys specialises in insurance litigation, advising insurers and policy holders across the retail, aviation, healthcare and constructions sectors on complex international disputes. The practice additionally leads on project arbitration and financial litigation in the Dubai courts. Practice head Peter Ellingham is ‘a well rounded, experienced practitioner with thorough knowledge of his subject matter’ and is active in insurance and commercial cases. Mark Wilson specialises in construction insurance litigation and arbitration. Rishi Sengupta and Mehdi Seadon also come recommended.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- ‘The Kennedys team presents from a diverse background of both culture and legal specialisms. I find their approach collaborative and not overly combative - they generally search for opportunities to work with stakeholders where appropriate to find a resolution.'
- ‘Rishi Sengupta is a practical lawyer, who sets out clear options with decisive recommendations for the path forwards, backed up by historical case decisions in challenging jurisdictions. Mehdi Seadon is a thorough and balanced practitioner who provides clear advice. His combined UK and Middle Eastern experience sets him out above his competitors. Peter Ellingham is a well rounded, experienced practitioner with thorough knowledge of his subject matter. His unflappable, reasoned manner is somewhat unique.’
- ‘Rishi is an exceptional lawyer.'
Key clients
- Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company
- Allianz Global Corporate & Speciality SE
- Diot Siaci Middle East Insurance Brokers LLC
- GIG Gulf
- Global Aerospace Underwriting Managers Limited
- National General Insurance
- Orient Insurance Company PJSC
- Starr International (Europe) Limited
- Sukoon Insurance (formerly Oman Insurance Company PJSC)
- Swiss Re International SE
Work highlights
Representing an international insurance broker defending a professional negligence claim brought against it in the DIFC Courts by a group of retail companies.
Act for a leading UAE insurer in response to four related but separate litigated cases brought by a number of entities within a leading UAE business house (the “Claimants”) in relation to disputed COVID-19 business interruption insurance claims arising out of its food and beverage businesses.
Act in around 20 medical malpractice disputes on instructions from insurers and reinsurers, representing doctors and hospitals/clinics in the UAE in medical malpractice proceedings (via local counsel).
Practice head
Peter Ellingham; Mark Wilson
Other key lawyers
Rishi Sengupta; Mehdi Seadon