Fieldfisher hires new partner Kenny as it continues to grow Birmingham office
European law firm Fieldfisher continues to invest in and grow its Birmingham office, hiring leading commercial disputes partner Darren Kenny.
He starts with effect from January 2 and his addition bolsters Fieldfisher Birmingham's dispute resolution team's standing as a Tier 1 practice and the largest in the Midlands.
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The Birmingham office also recently welcomed corporate partner Tom Rush and delivered a stellar financial year with 16% growth in FY23/24, making it Fieldfisher's fastest-growing office in the UK.
Kenny, who joins from DWF, is a Band 1 ranked lawyer with 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
Ranjit Dhindsa, Birmingham office leader, said: "Darren's hire is part of our strategic investment in transforming the Birmingham office into a dynamic hub for business transformation and specialist litigation.
"The Midlands is a thriving market with a global outlook, and we are building a full-service offering to assist clients both near and afar with their most complex legal challenges. We are actively looking to grow the office further and bring in more talented specialists to support our expanding client base."
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."
Kenny'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.
Fieldfisher's disputes offering now consists of over 60 partners in the UK and over 450 contentious lawyers across its 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.
