The latest set of financials from Kennedys has been published;
Global litigation and dispute resolution firm Kennedys has reported strong financial results for FY26, with its global revenue rising to £457m, representing a 9.1% increase on FY25.
This marks Kennedys’ 12th consecutive year of growth, driven by continued investment in key strategic markets. North America and APAC delivered particularly strong performances, with revenue up 22.5% and 20.3% respectively. Together, the two regions now account for 43.7% of global revenue, demonstrating the firm’s growing international strength. The UK remains the firm’s largest region, generating £215m in revenue and representing 47% of the global total, with steady growth of 3.6%. EMEA and LATAM contributed a combined 9.2% of annual revenue.
John Bruce, Senior Partner, Kennedys says, “Delivering another year of strong growth reflects the strength of our global offering and the confidence our clients place in us. We are particularly encouraged by the pace of expansion in North America and APAC, both of which are central to our long-term strategy.
Our ongoing growth strategy is about building a stronger, broader and more connected firm. That means developing further our comprehensive insurance offering, expanding our service lines and strengthening our global footprint so that we are present, scalable and responsive in the markets that matter most to our clients. We are also investing in our global Corporate & Commercial practice that further supports our insurer clients.”
Contributing towards its growth, Kennedys has led on landmark international cases including:
- Global: The firm is heavily involved in claims arising from the Middle East conflict across marine, aviation, political violence and trade credit sectors.
- UK: Ongoing representation of KCTMO and its senior executives in the largest police investigation arising from the Grenfell Tower case.
- UK: Defending Welsh Water in group claims arising from alleged river pollution, in what has been reported as the UK’s largest environmental group action.
- US: Serving as counsel of record for insurers in the National Football League (NFL) head-trauma related coverage litigation involving a $1.4billon + settlement fund.
Meg Catalano, Global Managing Partner, Kennedys adds, “These results demonstrate the progress we are making against our global growth ambitions. But success is not just about the numbers. It is also about capability, culture, client impact and long-term resilience. Our ambitions give us a clear shared direction and unite the firm around a common plan for sustainable growth.”
In May, Kennedys expanded its global partnership to 359 representing the seventh consecutive year of double-digit partner promotions. The firm also recently appointed a new CIO, alongside new leadership in APAC.
John concludes, “Looking ahead, our goal is to reach USD 1 billion in global turnover by the end of FY31. This reflects our commitment to meeting our clients’ changing needs, driving growth while maintaining the unique culture that sets Kennedys apart. To achieve this, we are investing further in our people, processes, and infrastructure, ensuring Kennedys is future-ready and distinguished by the exceptional client service we provide.
Our people are at the heart of this journey. Success depends on our people strategy, which is rooted in our culture and values and places diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing at the centre.”
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