Global litigation and dispute resolution firm Kennedys reported a 13% increase in revenue for the financial year ending April 30, 2025, reaching £428 million.
This marks the firm’s 11th consecutive year of growth, supported by expansion across multiple regions.
Latin America recorded the highest percentage growth at 27.1%, generating nearly £13 million in revenue. North America saw a 22% increase, with revenue of almost £110 million. The EMEA region grew by 13.6%, APAC by 11.5%, and the UK by 8.8%.
John Bruce (pictured), senior partner at Kennedys, attributed the growth to strategic decisions, including new office openings and leadership changes. He outlined the firm’s target to reach US$1 billion (£736.7 million) in global revenue by 2030, highlighting investments in personnel, processes, infrastructure, and innovation as part of this plan.
“The firm’s global growth aspirations are clearly evidenced through these results,” Bruce said. “We have made deliberate strategic decisions, establishing new offices in key jurisdictions, while also prioritizing new leadership across the firm. I believe this commitment to evolving our firm globally will continue to drive us forward collectively, while we remain laser-focused on delivering exceptional work for all our clients.”
Kennedys has updated its strategy under Bruce, who took over as senior partner in January 2025, replacing Nick Thomas. Thomas, who stepped down after 27 years in the role, remains with the firm as a partner.
Founded in 1899, Kennedys specializes in insurance, dispute resolution, and commercial litigation, serving clients across a broad range of sectors including insurance, construction, energy, and healthcare.
Kennedys was involved in several significant international cases over the year. These included representing (re)insurers in claims related to Western-leased aircraft not returned by Russian airlines following UK/EU sanctions, handling claims arising from the collapse of Greensill Capital in London and Australia, advising insurers on PFAS-related liabilities including settlements exceeding US$12 billion in US litigation and defending World Rugby against concussion group actions involving over 350 former players.
The firm operates in nearly 50 countries, with offices spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region. It has expanded its geographic footprint by opening new offices in Los Angeles and Seattle.
