European law firm Fieldfisher continues its investment with the hire of leading commercial disputes partner Darren Kenny.
Darren joins Fieldfisher from DWF, effective 2 January 2025, and will be based in the firm's Birmingham office.
Darren is a Band 1 ranked lawyer and has more than 17 years of experience in high-stakes international litigation, arbitration, fraud, asset recovery, and technology-related disputes. He has acted on cases worth billions of dollars and is recognised for his strategic acumen and technical skills. His practice extends to commercial contract disputes, corporate and shareholder disagreements and software licensing disputes. He also has significant expertise in the financial services and technology sectors, two of the firm’s key focus areas.
With a proven track record of handling complex, high-value cases, Darren’s notable matters include acting as an English law expert on a $9 billion oil dispute, a $500 million fraud arbitration between two billionaires before the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), and a $250 million banking dispute concerning a Cypriot energy fund.
Darren’s hire marks another milestone in Fieldfisher’s ongoing expansion of its dispute resolution capabilities. Fieldfisher's disputes offering now comprises more than 60 partners in the UK and over 450 contentious lawyers across the firm’s international network. Over the past 12 months, the firm has enhanced its specialist litigation offering through notable additions, including commercial and banking litigation expert John McElroy, competition litigation partners Richard Pike and Stephen Critchley in London, insolvency litigation partner Chris Keane in Manchester, and arbitration specialists Marc Krestin in Amsterdam and Pedro Claros in Spain. With Darren’s addition, Fieldfisher is expanding to solidify its position as a leading force in dispute resolution.
Colin Gibson, UK Head of Dispute Resolution at Fieldfisher, commented: Darren's arrival reinforces our global disputes offering. His extensive experience in international litigation, fraud, and asset recovery complements our strategy to provide clients with seamless, top-tier dispute resolution services wherever they do business.
Darren Kenny added: Fieldfisher is renowned for its European-wide dispute resolution capabilities and top-tier offering across multiple practice areas. The firm’s international network, particularly its strength in the financial services and technology sectors, aligns perfectly with my expertise and the needs of my clients. I look forward to collaborating with colleagues across Europe on complex, cross-border disputes and legal challenges.
This news story was originally published on the firm’s website.