International partners advancement round results in 21 Kennedy firm appointees
** publish date 08 May 2025**
Global Icebreaker: Kennedys Promotes 21 Lawyers Across Multiple Locations
World-renowned legal powerhouse, Kennedys, has swung open the doors to promotion, uplifting an impressive 21 attorneys across its offices in Ireland, Australia, the US, and the UK. This colossal move, marking the largest promotion round in three years, is the first under new Senior Partner, John Bruce [2][4]. This expansion significantly beefs up Kennedy's global reach.
The Big Leap: A Worldwide Ascension
The promotions transcend borders, boasting nine new partners in the United Kingdom (primarily London), ten in the United States, and other key locations in Australia and Ireland [2][4].
Gearing Up for the Insurance Battle
The buoyant insurance practice gathered a hearty sixteen promotions, instilling a firm grip on professional liability, marine, and financial/political risk sectors. Simultaneously, providing a sturdy three-pronged response to escalating client demands in London’s financial and political risks arena [3][4].
Riding the Wave of Commercial Growth
Five promotions within the corporate and commercial practice unfurled, spinning the sails in areas such as international arbitration, commercial disputes, products law, and life sciences, preparing Kennedy's for intricate commercial litigations and delivering robust solutions in the life sciences sector [2][4].
Steering Kennedy's into the Future
Notable promotions include Alen Sinanovic in Perth, Australia, who spearheads insurance litigation, and Mark Dunne in Dublin, entrusted with insurance disputes. In the US, promotions high-five heavy hitters like Gilda Romano Flam, Jorge Maza, Martin West, and Michael Goldwasser [1][2].
As the newly promoted partners acclimate to their roles, they will contribute substantially to Kennedy's staunch presence, intensifying the value it provides to clients and fortifying its strategic foothold as market demands evolve [1][4]. The spotlight on financial and political risks, in tandem with corporate and commercial practices, points to a strategic endeavor aimed at diversifying and strengthening peace of mind across critical markets.
- The partnership of Alen Sinanovic in Perth, Australia, marks a strategic endeavor for Kennedy's, as he will drive insurance litigation and strengthen their presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
- In the US, the promotions of Gilda Romano Flam, Jorge Maza, Martin West, and Michael Goldwasser will undoubtedly elevate the finance and business sector of Kennedy's as they bring their expertise to the table.
- By 2025, the industry of financial and political risks will witness a significant shift, given Kennedy's strategic promotions in this area, particularly in London, where they are responding to escalating client demands.
- Tying together the auctions of Perth in 2025 and the increased focus on the insurance and finance industries, Kennedy's global partnership is poised to provide elevated solutions to businesses worldwide.
