Kennedys
Francis promoted to partner at Kennedys in Singapore
Law firm Kennedys' Nick Francis to become its fifth partner in Singapore.
Insurers dismiss MP’s fear that medical panels could become their ‘captives’
Pre-medical offers remain a fraud concern for Apil.
Insurance lawyers welcome whiplash medical panel proposals
Claimants and defendant lawyers alike have welcomed the government’s plans to introduce independent medical panels for validating whiplash claims.
Legal Market: Joining forces
Mergers and acquisitions in legal markets show no sign of abating. But what is behind the desire to consolidate law firms, and what does it mean for the insurance industry?
Kennedys calls for end of Laspo mesothelioma exemption
Insurance law firm Kennedys has called for the end to the special legal status granted to mesothelioma claims and bring their processing in line with the reforms introduced by the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act.
Market Moves: Lockton among the major movers as new hires are made across the sector
Recruitment activity was spread across all sectors of the insurance industry this week. Busy among brokers was Lockton, with two appointments coming in the form of a new business development executive and an incoming senior yacht consultant. Loss…
Kennedys’ grows PI team in Birmingham
Kennedys has made three new hires for its professional indemnity specialists based in Birmingham.
Discount rate decision could be delayed, warns Kennedys
Insurance law firm Kennedys has cautiously welcomed the government’s research into the personal injury discount rate and warned that the outcome of the paper could delay a decision of whether the rate should change.
Landmark ruling clarifies compensation under Riot Act
A judge has ruled the attack on a Sony warehouse in Enfield during the riots of August 2011 falls within the scope of the Riot (Damages) Act but that the consequential losses arising from the event do not.
Kennedys strengthens Latin America presence with Colombian association
Kennedys has increased its reach into Latin America by joining forces with Bogota-based insurance law firm Botero Salazar Tobón & Abogados.
Kennedys and Simpson & Marwick to merge
Law firms Kennedys and Simpson & Marwick will merge on 1 November.
Mesothelioma: Bearing the burden
With the Mesothelioma Bill due to come into operation early next year, just how much strain is the compensation scheme likely to put on insurers?
Kennedys merges with aviation specialists Gates and Partners
Kennedys has agreed a merger with specialist aviation and aerospace law firm Gates and Partners.
Claims rise adds to fears fraudsters are targeting EL
Employment arena is ‘fertile’ ground for organised fraud
Kennedys partner West warns of fake employment agencies targeting EL insurers
Gangs that previously staged fraudulent motor accidents to con insurers out of cash are now turning to target employers’ liability claims with a new underhand trick, it has been claimed.
Discount rate must reflect investor reality, says Kennedys
Discount rate rules should be adjusted to reflect the fact that claimants can claim better returns through investment, according to law firm Kennedys.
Kennedys swoops for Norton Rose marine specialist
Law firm Kennedys has continued its recent hiring spree with the recruitment of David McKie from Norton Rose.
Discount rate proposals attack the 100% compensation principle
Calls for changes to the current approach for setting the discount rate are attacking the principle that injured people should receive 100% of their compensation, David Westcott QC has argued.
Law firms urged to go global to secure place on London market insurer panels
Law firms must improve their international focus if they are to earn a position on London market insurers’ panels, as claims bosses plan reviews of their legal partners.
Lawyers question post-Jackson litigation potential
Lawyers have questioned whether the introduction of costs budgets for claims disputes in court might lead to further litigation in cases where insureds feel their claims history has been affected.
Judical review rejection paves the way for Jackson reforms
The High Court’s rejection of a judicial review into the road traffic accident personal injury fees scheme has cleared the road for the implementation of the remaining civil justice reforms, unless an appeal is lodged.
Kennedys backs courts efforts to block discount rate changes
Insurance law firm Kennedys has welcome the courts’ line of action against claimants who argued that the current discount rate should not apply to their cases.
Kennedys calls for claimants to reveal their damages investments
Insurance law firm Kennedys is calling for claimants to reveal how they invest their damages in a bid to encourage debate around the second discount rate consultation.
Confusion over Autofocus retrials
Solicitors have called for clarity over settled Autofocus claims after the Court of Appeal found cases that relied on dishonest evidence provided by Autofocus should be retried.