Kennedys

Kennedys serves insurers and direct clients across a variety of sectors, including local authorities and clients in the construction, retail, sports, agriculture, and entertainment sectors. Helen Snowball, who is based in Sheffield, leads the firm’s local authority and abuse practice, working alongside Niall Edwards, who oversees motor-related claims. David Thompson heads up the Leeds office, focusing on catastrophic injury cases involving serious brain injuries and spinal injuries. Laura Thompson heads up the firm’s claims handling team in Leeds with expertise in complex liability disputes, and Tom Holbrook manages a team that works closely with corporates on safeguarding issues. Carol Dalton handles high-value claims against social services entities, while Cameron Clark specialises in industrial disease litigation. Others of note are Gary Brankin for asbestos claims; Heidi Swales for employers and public liability claims; and Darren Goldthorpe, who handles a wide range of disease claims.