Looking to build your career in casualty and corporate claims? We asked Dayne Daisy, Senior Associate in our Casualty and Corporate Claims team, why he joined and what makes the work stand out. From acting for major insurers to handling high-value, complex and catastrophic injury claims, Dayne was drawn to the firm’s reputation, quality of clients and pragmatic approach to litigation. “It’s fast-paced and constantly changing. You need to stay dynamic and proactive at all times. It’s challenging, but that’s also what makes the role so engaging.” If you’re interested in complex, multi-party litigation, real responsibility and a team that focuses on practical results, this could be the right move. Explore opportunities here: https://okt.to/aboH0V
Kennedys
Law Practice
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A global law firm supporting your business through today’s most complex issues.
About us
Every day we make a difference. With our deep sector knowledge for insurers, reinsurers, Lloyd’s Syndicates, public bodies and corporates, we understand the impact of proposed regulations and will advise you on the implications this will have on your business. Kennedys is an international law firm with expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, particularly in the insurance/reinsurance and liability industries. With over 2,900 people worldwide across 48 offices in the UK and Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific, North America and Latin America, we have some of the most respected legal minds in their fields.
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http://www.kennedyslaw.com
External link for Kennedys
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- Law Practice
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- City of London, England
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- Partnership
- Founded
- 1899
- Specialties
- Insurance and reinsurance, Litigation, Healthcare, Construction and engineering, Maritime and international trade, Employment, Transport, Banking and finance, Contracts, Insolvency and corporate recovery, Real estate, Contracts, and Aviation
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We are delighted to welcome Kennedys’ Australian 2026 Graduate Cohort who have commenced their programs across our Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth offices this week. Over two days of inductions, we brought our graduates together both in person and virtually to share insights into the firm and start building connections across the team. We look forward to watching them grow and develop as future lawyers within Kennedys. Applications for our 2027 Sydney Graduate Program are now open. Apply here: https://okt.to/K7I0sx #GraduateProgram #LegalCareers #Australia #KennedysAPAC
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Lauren Gosnell, Partner and Manchester lead of our Serious and Catastrophic Injury team, shares her reflections on progression, leadership and returning to work during the pandemic in a recent episode of the If You Ask Me podcast. The conversation explores workplace culture in practice and creating environments where family commitments are acknowledged, not hidden. Thank you to BlueSky, and hosts Hannah Bradshaw and Sarah Lyons for facilitating such an open and thoughtful discussion.
Is visibility after maternity leave about being everywhere or being intentional? In this episode of If You Ask Me, we are joined by Lauren Gosnell, Partner at Kennedys and Manchester lead of the firm’s Serious and Catastrophic Injury team. Lauren discusses her route into law, her progression to partnership and the growth of her team. She reflects on becoming a mother, returning from maternity leave during the pandemic, and how that period influenced her confidence and sense of identity at work. The conversation considers visibility after maternity leave and how to be intentional with what you say yes to, rather than trying to be everywhere. Lauren talks about setting boundaries, modelling flexibility and supporting colleagues through similar transitions. This episode will resonate with anyone interested in navigating career progression alongside parenthood and with leaders reflecting on how workplace culture is shaped in practice. The episode is now available: Buzzsprout: https://lnkd.in/eJwx3DAE Spotify: https://lnkd.in/exKCyU4f Apple: https://lnkd.in/ek2uH6pA
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We’re pleased to share that the firm has expanded its Los Angeles insurance coverage practice with the addition of senior lateral Partner Alan Barbanel, joined by Special Counsel Mark Seplak and Henry Truszkowski. This growth reinforces our commitment to serving our clients across the West Coast and nationwide. Welcome to Kennedys! Learn more: https://okt.to/f9puJV #InsuranceLaw #LosAngeles #KennedysUS
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We are delighted to announce that we have appointed James Melvin as APAC Managing Partner based in Sydney and Nicole Wearne as Australian Managing Partner based in Melbourne. To date, James has been the Managing Partner for our Sydney office. His practice focuses on defence and coverage advice within Financial Lines, D&O, Management Liability, Regulatory Investigations and Professional Indemnity for a range of professionals across APAC. James regularly advises on coverage matters and subrogated recoveries, and his current practice combines Australian-based risks underwritten locally and internationally (particularly for insurers in the UK, Europe and APAC), including multi-jurisdictional claims. Nicole is a member of the firm’s global Governance Group and is a highly regarded insurance specialist and litigator with over 30 years’ experience handling complex commercial disputes and providing insurance defence and coverage advice. With board and governance experience from previous roles as well as her experience in financial lines disputes, Nicole is focused on delivering the firm’s global strategy in Australia and continuing to manage her practice across financial lines, professional indemnity, regulatory disputes and class action work. Read the full announcement on our website: https://lnkd.in/g-H98bJ4 #leadershipappointment #KennedysAPAC
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Join us for an inspiring International Women's Day fireside chat with two-time Olympic medalist and US National Champion Nancy Kerrigan led by partners Bevin Carroll and Danielle Valliere. Register now: https://okt.to/HrPLl0
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We’ve launched a new case studies series, designed to highlight the work we do for clients and the outcomes we help them achieve. The first case study highlights a recent US matter where our team successfully defended clients against complex fraud allegations under the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e_bqsCRz
As the year gathers pace, it’s a good moment to focus on the work we do for clients and the outcomes we help them achieve. That’s why we’ve launched a new case study series at Kennedys. The aim is simple: to share clear examples of how we support clients on complex matters, and the results delivered by our teams. Our first case study focuses on a successful defence against serious fraud allegations brought under the US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. It’s a strong example of how our teams handle high-stakes, cross-border disputes, protecting both commercial and reputational interests. More to come over the year. https://lnkd.in/e4mwGwpP
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Adapting insurance to a new global economic reality – what will impact all areas from underwriting and policy wordings to claims management in 2026? Renowned economist Professor JOE NELLIS CBE lends insights to our newest report, addressing the fragile and unpredictable global economy and it’s impact on insurers. Kennedys Foresight: The 2026 risk landscape also examines the global and regional forces shaping our clients’ worlds, and breaks down regional priorities and core themes, to help clients navigate the future with clarity and confidence. Access the report on our website: https://lnkd.in/et2SU6nH #KennedysForesight2026
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We're live at the UAC Clive™ AI by Five Sigma 2026 Sydney Market Exchange! Come by our stand and meet our team of experts James Melvin Lucinda Lyons Chris Finn Amanda Do Georgina Wu Jemima Rose Griffith See you there. #UACMX #Insurance #Sydney #Kennedys
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With applications for our 2027 Sydney Graduate Program set to open next week, what better time to hear from some of our current graduates on why they chose to start their legal careers with Kennedys. We asked Julie, Jericha, Lachlan, and Sarah what attracted them to our Australia Graduate Program, what a typical day as a grad in the Sydney office looks like, and their advice for anyone looking to apply. Read their full Q&As here: https://okt.to/nJBkoO For more on our Australia Graduate Program, including benefits and how to apply, visit: https://okt.to/dn4Pow #GraduateProgram #LegalCareers #LawGraduates #KennedysSydney #KennedysAPAC