We’re proud to announce that Kennedys has joined MindForward Alliance, reinforcing our commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritises mental wellbeing for its employees. At Kennedys, we believe that mental health and wellbeing are essential to a thriving, sustainable workplace. Through this partnership, we’ll gain access to valuable insights, best practices, and a network of organisations dedicated to prioritising mental wellbeing, allowing us to benchmark ourselves as a firm and receive expert guidance. We look forward to collaborating with other forward-thinking organisations to drive meaningful change and help set a new standard for mental health at work. https://okt.to/jeltZb
👏 Congratulations to our 21 newly promoted partners. This year’s promotions represent our largest round since 2022 and a 23% increase on last year - continuing six consecutive years of double-digit partner appointments. Each promotion recognises outstanding contributions across our core practices, including insurance and corporate & commercial. These individuals reflect the depth of talent across the firm and our ongoing commitment to developing future leaders. We’re proud to now have 363 partners globally, working together to support our clients wherever they need us. Learn more about our new partners: https://lnkd.in/eCbX7vAy
We’ve moved! Our New York team is now based at 22 Vanderbilt Avenue, right in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Thoughtfully designed for collaboration, client service, and convenience. Learn more about our new space: https://lnkd.in/eUurmWxE
Congratulations to the Kennedys’ lawyers who have been included on this year’s Pro Bono Recognition List which was published on 07 April. The List recognises lawyers who undertook 25 hours or more pro bono work over the last year, acknowledging the valuable impact that lawyers across England and Wales are making in support of access to justice. We also celebrate the trainees and apprentices who have supported our pro bono initiatives in the last 12 months. Although junior lawyers can’t join the List until qualification, we are delighted that they have embraced the pro bono ethic and hope they will continue to demonstrate this throughout their careers. Find out more about our social impact initiatives here: https://lnkd.in/extv_fHi
We’re proud to announce that we have been shortlisted in the Sustainability Initiative category at this year’s The Lawyer Awards, for our collaboration on the Regenerative Farming Accelerator. Delivered in partnership with environmental consultancy Bright Tide, the programme supports purpose-led regenerative farming ventures to grow their businesses and scale their impact. These ventures are leading the way in sustainable agriculture and aquaculture, and the programme helped them in navigating regulatory and risk-related challenges, as well as facilitating industry connections to help remove the barriers to scaling their innovative, nature-based solutions. You can read the full impact report here: https://lnkd.in/d48kaEYg Winners will be announced on 17 June at London’s JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel. Best of luck to all the finalists!
This week, we proudly launched the DANDI Network (Disability and Neurodivergent Discussion for Impact) – the latest addition to our growing family of affinity networks at Kennedys. The event brought together colleagues from across the global firm to hear powerful personal stories and celebrate the value of divergent thinking. Our brilliant keynote speaker, Alex Partridge, ADHD Chatter podcast host, shared his early experiences and the transformative impact of receiving an ADHD diagnosis. His story really brought to life the importance of awareness, understanding and support. A huge thank you to our DANDI co-chairs, Scott McKinnell and Eve Hesketh and network members, who were instrumental in pulling this event together. We also heard from colleagues across generations at Kennedys, exploring how neurodiversity shows up in different ways – and all the strengths it brings. One attendee summed it up beautifully: “Alex was a fantastic choice of speaker, but moreover I thought your panel discussion was brilliant – you made the subject immediately accessible and the pace was dynamic without feeling rushed. We definitely left more informed and more able to inform others – I’m really glad I attended.”
We’re proud to have achieved Top Tier rankings in three practice areas and been recommended in a further 13, following the release of this year’s Legal 500 EMEA results. These rankings span seven countries and regions, highlighting the strength and depth of our practices in insurance, dispute resolution, transport, healthcare & life sciences, construction and corporate commercial. A total of 30 of our lawyers have been recognised, including three in the prestigious Hall of Fame, seven named as Leading Partners, three as Leading Associates, and one as a Next Generation Partner. This recognition reflects the continued trust of our clients and the exceptional expertise of our global team. 👉 Explore the full results on our website https://lnkd.in/ethRzXQK
Big announcement! We’re pleased to share that Kennedys have been shortlisted for Graduate Employer of the Year at the targetjobs UK National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2025! A huge thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey so far. Wish us luck for the awards!
We’re pleased to share this feature in Law360 UK highlighting our new Senior Partner, John Bruce, and his vision for Kennedys. As we continue to grow globally, John brings a renewed focus on client relationships, business development, and innovation - particularly in key markets like the US and Australia. Under his leadership, we're enhancing our international arbitration services, expanding our presence in key jurisdictions, and investing in technologies. At the heart of it all is our culture: collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking. We're proud to be a firm where every voice matters and where our people are empowered to deliver the very best for our clients. Explore what’s next for Kennedys👇 https://lnkd.in/exrQ6yXQ
We are excited to be shortlisted for ‘Law Firm of the Year’ at The City AM Awards 2025 🌟 The awards recognise the very best companies and leaders in the UK, whether they’re based in the City or across the country. Thank you to City AM and Christian May for this recognition. Congratulations to all the finalists, we look forward to the ceremony on May 6th.
