Kennedys: Leading Insurance Law & Litigation Specialists

Kennedys is an international law firm specialising in insurance litigation services, serving a strong client base of industry leaders including domestic and international insurers and reinsurers. The firm has developed a high level of expertise in all insurance-related areas, particularly liability claims, subrogated recoveries, and policy and contract drafting.

The firm's New Zealand practice focuses on litigation and dispute resolution across insurance, construction, professional indemnity, public liability, and real estate law. Their team handles claims involving professional indemnity, employment, data privacy, cyber insurance, directors' and officers' insurance, statutory liability, property and fire insurance, and general insurance matters. They act for most insurers writing business locally and receive instructions from Lloyd's-based underwriters and global insurers writing business in New Zealand.

Kennedys is recognised as a leader in the field, not only for having respected legal minds but also for being practical, commercial, and approachable. The firm provides specialist services including mediation and alternative dispute resolution, with extensive experience in handling claims ranging from small disputes to large multi-party claims across various insurance policies including general liability, material damage, business interruption, trade credit, political risk, and warranty and indemnity claims.