Christopher Kennedy KC specialises in a broad range of personal injury litigation, including all types of employer’s liability, public liability, serious road traffic accidents and industrial disease cases. He is experienced with the type of issues relating to quantum generated by someone suffering catastrophic injury. His practice includes representing Claimants and Defendants in multi-party actions and regularly advises insurers on policy issues.
Chris welcomes public access clients.
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- Christopher Kennedy KC appointed as a Deputy High Court Judge
- Paxton Jones v Chichester Harbour Conservancy
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Qualifications
- BA (Hons), Cambridge University
- Recorder of the Crown Court
Memberships
- Health & Safety Lawyer’s Association
- Personal Injury Bar Association
- Professional Negligence Bar Association
Recommendations
“Christopher is a leading silk in the field of defendant personal injury litigation.”…”His preparation and attention to detail is meticulous, and he is excellent on quantum issues.”
Chambers & Partners, 2025
“Careful analysis of evidence, detailed and comprehensive preparation of pleadings, and helpful contribution to general strategy with particular keen appreciation for commercial considerations.”
Legal 500, 2025
“He is fantastic on liability issues and has assisted in some incredibly complex cases.”
Chambers & Partners, 2024
‘Christopher is first-class with clients. His preparation is meticulous and he provides tactically astute advice. A brilliant advocate.’
Legal 500, 2024
“Absolutely fantastic – he is one of the greatest leaders in his field. He is very tenacious and an excellent advocate.”
Chambers & Partners, 2022
“Very well respected across the board.”
Legal 500, 2022
“He has forensic attention to detail.” “Very intelligent and has excellent commercial awareness.”
Chambers & Partners, 2021
“He is excellent on high-value and complex personal injury claims. He’s always extremely well prepared and approachable, and is a fantastic negotiator.” “He’s very good with clients and is able to present complex issues in a straightforward way.” “He has a lovely manner and is able to drill down into complex evidence without flustering witnesses and experts.”
Chambers & Partners, 2020
