Kennedys in ill-judged ambulance-chasing email shocker

Kennedys' Senior Partner has sent out an email commiserating with clients in New Zealand who may have been affected by the recent earthquake - whilst simultaneously touting for business.


From: Nick Thomas Sent: 8th September 2010 Subject: Earthquake in New Zealand In the aftermath of the recent major earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, our first thoughts are with clients, colleagues and contacts who may have been affected directly or indirectly. It is a relief to learn that the impact so far appears to be affecting property and business life, rather than human lives. In today's global insurance marketplace, Kennedys' international expansion offers the advantages of expert advice precisely where our insurance and reinsurance clients are most affected, so I trust you will forgive this reminder about our well-established capabilities on the ground in New Zealand. With offices in Auckland and Christchurch, our local partners and their teams work closely with Kennedys' extensive team of international insurance lawyers in major insurance centres in London, Sydney and around the world to provide comprehensive, seamless support in response to such unfortunate local incidents. Further, Gary and Mark's own experience based formerly in our London office gives them invaluable knowledge of the requirements of the London market. Details are provided below should you wish to contact a Kennedys partner in New Zealand or Australia. Alternatively, please do not hesitate to speak with your usual contact at Kennedys. Nick Thomas Senior Partner

From: Nick Thomas
Sent: 8th September 2010
Subject: Earthquake in New Zealand

In the aftermath of the recent major earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, our first thoughts are with clients, colleagues and contacts who may have been affected directly or indirectly. It is a relief to learn that the impact so far appears to be affecting property and business life, rather than human lives.

In today's global insurance marketplace, Kennedys' international expansion offers the advantages of expert advice precisely where our insurance and reinsurance clients are most affected, so I trust you will forgive this reminder about our well-established capabilities on the ground in New Zealand.

With offices in Auckland and Christchurch, our local partners and their teams work closely with Kennedys' extensive team of international insurance lawyers in major insurance centres in London, Sydney and around the world to provide comprehensive, seamless support in response to such unfortunate local incidents.

Further, Gary and Mark's own experience based formerly in our London office gives them invaluable knowledge of the requirements of the London market.

Details are provided below should you wish to contact a Kennedys partner in New Zealand or Australia. Alternatively, please do not hesitate to speak with your usual contact at Kennedys.

Nick Thomas
Senior Partner

It's another poorly-timed moment of madness for Kennedys. A few weeks ago, RollOnFriday brought you news of a music video shot by the staff of the firm's new Sheffield office. That's an office staffed with émigrés from Halliwells, whose remaining staff were losing their jobs as their former colleagues danced around to Don't Stop Me Now.

Kennedys failed to return calls to RollOnFriday - no doubt they're too busy scanning the horizon for a volcanic eruption or major air accident which can be used to drum up a few more billables.

Keep on sending your news and inappropriate emails to the usual address.

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