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Celebrating Black History Month in the UK, throughout October we’ve focused on encouraging education and discussion around Black history and culture and recognising the contribution and achievements of those with African or Caribbean heritage. On 17 October we were joined by guest speakers Ngozi Weller and Obehi Alofoje - Psychologist for a discussion on psychological safety in the workplace and a fireside chat with Claire Bushen. Thank you to our guest speakers who highlighted how ensuring a safe working environment is foundational to wellbeing and racial equity. We’re also proud to have supported iCAN: The Insurance Cultural Awareness Network's 4th Annual Black-Owned Market – an event dedicated to championing and showcasing black-owned businesses to the insurance industry. In addition there have been themed lunches in some offices, featuring dishes inspired by African and Caribbean cuisines. At Kennedys our Embrace network is vital in fostering an inclusive workplace where heritage and cultural differences are celebrated all year round. Embrace’s aim is to connect and support ethnically diverse colleagues through networking and support, raising awareness and celebrating heritage and cultural diversity. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e9t59Pff
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Meg Catalano as the firm’s Global Managing Partner, effective 1 November 2024. As the first Global Managing Partner from an international office, Meg will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of our global network of 48 offices. Additionally, Eric Hiller has been appointed as the new Regional Managing Partner for the US, and Michael Hennessy as Regional Managing Partner for LATAM and Caribbean. We wish Meg, Eric, and Michael the best of luck in their new roles and look forward to the continued success they will bring to the firm. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eJ3vpQGD
Huge congratulations to Georgia Hampton-Murray, Solicitor Apprentice in our London serious and catastrophic injury team, who won the Rising Star Award at the London Regional Apprenticeship & Skills Awards ceremony 2024. The awards are designed to recognise and reward the achievements of exceptional apprentices and their employers. We are incredibly proud to see you achieve this well-deserved recognition for your hard work and dedication to your apprenticeship!
At Kennedys, wellbeing is a top priority, and this October, we're dedicating the month to wellbeing initiatives. In honour of World Mental Health Day (WMHD), we've joined the 'This is Me' campaign, using personal stories to create a culture where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. In our London office, the wellbeing ambassadors teamed up with Claire Mulligan to host this month’s staff social, promoting WMHD. The evening kicked off with a welcome speech from CIO Paul Brotzel, followed by a quiz where the 'Magnificent Seven' team took home the win! Meanwhile, volunteers in the Manchester office organised a wellbeing breakfast, encouraging colleagues to get to know one another. The goal was to foster connections, so that if anyone ever needs support, they'll know who to turn to.
156 lawyers, 42 practice areas and two brand new Tier 1 rankings - We are proud to share our impressive results from The Legal 500 UK 2025. Overall, seven Kennedys lawyers have been listed in the elite Hall of Fame, 34 lawyers received the accolade of ‘Leading Partner’, 13 have been named in the ‘Next Generation Partner’ category, and 19 were recognised as 'Leading Associates'. Congratulations to all of our ranked lawyers.
We’ve been shortlisted in the ‘Best Law Firm of the Year-Non US’ category at The American Lawyer Industry Awards 2024. This recognition highlights our progress, especially in North America, where we achieved a 22% increase in revenue in FY 2023/24. Along with this financial growth, we’ve expanded our footprint with new offices in Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, and Seattle. Thank you to our dedicated team for their continued excellence and to our clients for their trust and support. You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/e7pryKad
We knew we were growing! Kennedys is proud to be recognised as one of Australia’s fastest-growing law firms in Australasian Lawyer’s latest Fast Firms Report. The independent report recognises the top law firms in Australia that experienced standout headcount and revenue growth for the previous two calendar years, and demonstrated clear expansion milestones. A huge thank you to our dedicated team and valued clients for being at the heart of Kennedys’ Australian growth story and for your continued support. You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/gdg9ji6d
We had a fantastic turnout at our London office yesterday for the healthcare teams’ first conference! Chaired by Christopher Malla, attendees gained valuable insights on the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) from Simon Pawlin, who discussed its key changes, and Naomi Assame and Tim Shurlock from NHS Resolution, who highlighted the importance of organisational culture in its implementation. Laura Bradford, alongside her role as Assistant Coroner, shared essential tips for hospitals on managing the coronial process, while Ed Glasgow and Daniel Freeman provided updates on clinical negligence, psychiatric claims, and the Mental Health Bill. Discover more about how our healthcare team can support you: https://lnkd.in/efWVEHRC
Yesterday our PACT Network (Parents and Carers Together) officially launched across the UK. The network is for anyone with caring responsibilities and aims to provide both a support and advocacy function for colleagues, and a confidential space to share experiences. The network welcomed two expert guest speakers, Anita Cleare and Heidi Skudder, who provided some key tips and strategies on how to better juggle work and caring responsibilities. We would like to thank the panel speakers and partners, Rachel Moore and Stephen Foster, for sharing their own experiences and PACT’s co-chairs Bethany Haycock and Olivia Tusler for hosting the entire event. We're looking forward to the next one!
We are pleased to announce the expansion of our New Zealand presence with the addition of specialist dispute resolution firm Darroch Forrest’s team in Wellington to create a second New Zealand office. We welcome new partners Alistair Darroch, Lauren Castle and Ben Sanders, along with their team of nine who join Kim Burkhart, Jess Keating and the Kennedys New Zealand team today. They bring extensive experience acting for clients across insurance, commercial litigation, employment, health and safety, construction and health/medical law, which closely aligns with Kennedys' core practices and insurance focus in Australasia. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gKFvEDXH
