We are delighted to welcome Graeme Baird who joins as a partner in our London insurance division to bolster the firm’s international energy, marine and construction capabilities.
Graeme joins from Clyde & Co and has over 25 years’ experience of handling major insurance claims of all types including in the energy sector particularly involving up-stream and mid-stream matters, both on-shore and off-shore. He also specialises in construction and engineering, and marine matters, handling coverage, defence and subrogated recoveries for insurers and reinsurers, both in the UK and worldwide.
Graeme will strengthen Kennedys’ international energy insurance practice, sitting alongside its market-leading presence in power generation, construction and engineering. He will work closely with the firm’s global network, in particular Kennedys’ Dubai, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand offices.
Graeme says:
“Kennedys’ expanding international capabilities fit perfectly with my experience and the needs of clients. I am looking forwarding to working with insurance and reinsurance clients around the world and with colleagues in the Middle East and Asia Pacific.”
Kennedys senior partner Nick Thomas says:
“Graeme and Kennedys share a mutual client base and a genuine commitment to the insurance industry.
“The timing of this move is perfect, given the increasing demands of our insurance clients both in the UK and internationally. We’re absolutely committed to responding to our clients’ needs by making strong lateral hires, and where appropriate, having an on-the-ground local presence.”
