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🎉 London Market Law Firm of the Year 2025 🎉 Last night at the Market People Awards, John Bruce and Meg Catalano accepted the trophy on behalf of Kennedys. Thank you to the EC3 community, our people, and to our clients across the London Market - you continue to trust us with your most complex and business-critical matters. Congratulations to all the finalists, and thanks to the LMF - London Market Forums team for hosting such a brilliant celebration of the Market.
👋 It’s here: the Kennedys Alumni Network is now live. Whether you were here for a short time or a long chapter, we want to stay connected, and we hope you do too. The Alumni Network is a space to reconnect with former colleagues, hear what others have gone on to do, and be part of upcoming events, podcasts and opportunities. 🔗 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eFG8AC4m Because your story with Kennedys doesn’t end when you leave.
Kennedys hits £428m global revenue. A 13% increase in global revenue marks Kennedys’ 11th consecutive year of growth. In just 8 years, Kennedys has tripled its revenue. This continuing momentum reflects strategic expansion and strong performance across all regions, with standout revenue growth in Latin America (+27.1%) and North America (+22%), alongside continued gains in EMEA, APAC and the UK. With new offices, a refreshed leadership team and bold plans ahead, we remain focused on delivering impact for clients, globally. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eqSPpt54
The appointment of our first Chief Operating Officer marks a significant milestone in Kennedys’ growth story. A very warm welcome to Tracy Watkinson, who brings more than 25 years of leadership experience from major financial institutions including NatWest, Barclays, UBS, and Credit Suisse. Her expertise will be instrumental in delivering operational excellence and supporting our ambitions to scale with purpose, as one global team. Learn more about Tracy: https://lnkd.in/grgJ9Xmv
We're pleased to share that Kennedys has been longlisted for four categories at the Legal Cheek Awards 2025. 🟡 Sixth Formers’ Choice Award for Solicitor Apprenticeship 🟡 Best Law Firm Partner Approachability (winner 2024) 🟡 Best Law Firm Quality of Work 🟡 Best Law Firm for Client Secondments The winners will be announced at the ceremony on 15 May at the Battlebridge Suite, Kings Place, London. Thank you to those who shared their experiences with Legal Cheek. Best of luck to all the longlisted firms!
Over 200 Kennedys US colleagues, across 12 offices, are stepping out this month in support of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation’s Step-Up Challenge to raise funds for 100s of charities and community groups across the US. We’re off to a great start. Frances A. Lettieri, a member of the Philadelphia office’s Broad Street Steppers, kicked things off by completing the Boston Marathon, and the Miami LAC Dream Team came together for the Lexus Corporate Race2025. Let’s keep the momentum going!
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
