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Kennedys launches legal apprenticeship scheme for non-uni students
Kennedys is launching an apprenticeship scheme for school leavers in a bid to provide legal career opportunities for students without a degree. The scheme, which will go live in September, will offer students the chance to join the firm as a legal ...
07 Feb 2012 | 14:57
More major law firms assess plans to join 'Tesco law' revolution
Hill Dickinson and Kennedys have become the latest top 50 law firms to confirm plans to convert to an alternative business structure (ABS), as growing numbers of firms gear up for the 'Tesco Law' revolution. DAC Beachcroft, Field Fisher Waterhouse ...
20 Jan 2012 | 00:00 | 1 comment
Kennedys senior partner wins fourth term after consistent revenue growth
Kennedys senior partner Nick Thomas has been re-elected for his fourth term at the helm of the firm following an uncontested election at the close of last year. Thomas, who will start his new five-year term later this month, has held the role since...
13 Jan 2012 | 00:00 | 
Kennedys partner dismissed following client money 'irregularities'
A Kennedys partner has been dismissed from the firm following allegations relating to stolen client money. City commercial partner Peter Lloyd-Cooper was suspended from the firm in May 2010 after financial irregularities were discovered surrounding...
01 Aug 2011 | 12:10 |
Insurance firms beat top 50 with PEP and revenue up by 10.3% on average
Insurance and shipping firms have once again outpaced the UK top 50, with the firms seeing both revenues and profits per equity partner (PEP) increase by an average of 10.3%. The group, which comprises Clyde & Co, Barlow Lyde & Gilbert, Holman Fenw...
21 Jul 2011 | 00:00 |
Transforming our business – a holistic approach to Kennedys’ offices helped drive the firm’s growth
Kennedys’ Tass Patsalides argues that a smarter approach to the firm’s workspace delivered huge results
14 Jul 2011 | 00:00 |
Kennedys posts double-digit growth in revenue for third year running
Kennedys has posted a double-digit increase in revenues for the third consecutive year since entering the UK top 50 for the first time in 2009. The firm’s 2010-11 performance saw turnover rise 10.3% to £97.4m, with the majority generated by the ...
23 Jun 2011 | 00:00 |
Kennedys enters Brazil market with new LatAm association
Kennedys has launched a presence in Brazil through an association with local firm Torres Marcellino & Associados (TM Law). The new association went live on 1 June and gifts the firm its second presence in South America alongside Chile, where it has...
06 Jun 2011 | 10:18 |
Kennedys launches in Dublin via associate firm merger
Kennedys has merged with its Dublin associate office O'Hare O'Connor Walshe, as the firm also gears up to develop closer ties with its Chilean associate firm. The Irish merger went live today (1 June), with O'Hare now trading under the name Kennedy...
01 Jun 2011 | 17:45 |
Kennedys signs up Covington partner for London office
Kennedys has added a partner to its London base with the hire of product liability specialist Anne Ware from Covington & Burling. Ware joined Kennedys earlier this month from the US firm's City office, where she has been a partner since 2004.
11 May 2011 | 13:31 |
Kennedys makes up trio of new partners in London and Manchester
Kennedys has announced its annual partner promotions with a trio of lawyers made up across the firm's UK offices. Mark Skinner and Christopher Oldfield have been promoted in the liability practice in London and Manchester respectively, while Jillia...
05 May 2011 | 08:19 |
Kennedys seals merger deal with Portuguese alliance firm
Kennedys has merged with its Portuguese alliance partner Almeida & Athayde as the fast-growing UK firm continues its international expansion. The merger went live today (1 March) following a six-year relationship between the two firms.
01 Mar 2011 | 19:10 |
Kennedys continues Belfast growth with hire of local litigation head from Arthur Cox
Kennedys has boosted its Belfast arm with the hire of Arthur Cox local litigation and dispute resolution head Amanda Wylie. Wylie joined Kennedys at the close of last year, bringing with her two associates - Frances Thompson and Megan Boyd.
15 Feb 2011 | 07:36 |
Kennedys replaced by Plexus Law for Tesco personal injury claims
Kennedys has been dropped by Tesco for personal injury claims work after the supermarket chain reviewed its relationship with the law firm's insurance team in the wake of its transfer from defunct firm Halliwells. Tesco has opted to send the claims...
08 Feb 2011 | 07:22 |
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Dealmaker: Nick Williams
Kennedys’ head of insurance on long conversations in the back of a cab and a treasured brown suit...
18 Oct 2010 | 15:18 |
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