We are pleased to announce the arrival of Hugh Kennedy as a Partner in our Dublin office. Hugh joined Kennedys on Monday 10 September.
Hugh is an experienced lawyer with a number of practising years in Ireland and the UK in all areas of maritime and transport law and has been involved in many recent high profile shipping law matters in Ireland. He advises insurers, ship-owners, charterers, port agents, cargo underwriters, road hauliers, freight forwarders, surveyors, fishermen, yachtsmen together with shippers and receivers for all types of cargo.
Legal 500 recommends Hugh as “the lawyer to contact” in the area and singles him out for “working tirelessly to protect the client” and “providing incisive advice and direction”. Hugh is looking forward to working closely with the international maritime team at Kennedys which is based in the UK and Singapore.
James Staines, lead partner of the Dublin office commented:
“We have had a busy first year after merging with Kennedys and Hugh’s appointment continues to build upon our commitment to clients in providing an all Ireland service from our Dublin and Belfast offices.”
Hugh’s appointment to the global partnership brings Kennedys’ partner count to 154 to date with Senior Partner Nick Thomas commenting:
“This is further strengthening our expertise in maritime and transport and there are exciting opportunities ahead for Kennedys.”
