1COR Seminar: Pitfalls for Professionals on Social Media - May 2023
Clinical Negligence
Andrew Kennedy KC is recommended by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 for Clinical Negligence. He recently succeeded in Pomphrey v Secretary of State for Health and another (2019) an important clinical negligence trial examining causation and the scope of duty.
“His attention to detail in a complex case is remarkable. He is a highly intelligent barrister who maximises on his knowledge and experience.” “A very experienced and accomplished advocate.” (Chambers & Partners 2021)
“Excellent. He is very detailed and shows a lot of consideration. He’s got a very quick mind and is very courteous.” (Chambers & Partners 2020)
‘He has a brilliant brain.’ (Legal 500 2018)
“Very bright, very articulate and very well prepared. He has a very confident manner about him and a very detailed knowledge.” “Measured and calm. He’s very easy to work with and achieves excellent results.” (Chambers & Partners 2019)
“He has an excellent medical knowledge.” “Very authoritative.” (Chambers & Partners 2018)
‘A consummate gentleman whose manner belies a tough and incisive barrister.’ (Legal 500 2018)
“Hugely experienced and adopts a very thorough approach to a case.” (Chambers & Partners 2017)
View full profile »Consent complexities when the patient is a medical professional - Nov 2021
Andrew Kennedy QC recently successfully represented a dentist at a hearing before the General Dental Council (GDC). The dentist was charged with failing to obtain informed consent from the patient,...
Andrew Kennedy QC debates Clinical Negligence in the Dock: the case for and against reform at the Society of British Neurological Surgeons Conference - Sep 2021
On Friday 24th September Andrew Kennedy QC discussed Clinical Negligence in the Dock: the case for and against reform for the Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SNBNS) annual conference. The...
1COR Quarterly Medical Law Review – Spring 2021 – Issue 9 - Jul 2021
Welcome to the ninth issue of the Quarterly Medical Law Review, brought to you by the barristers at 1 Crown Office Row. Download the Spring 2021 newsletter here: 1COR Quarterly Medical Law...
Delighted to announce Andrew Kennedy’s appointment to Queen’s Counsel - Dec 2020
Congratulations to Andrew Kennedy on his appointment to Queen’s Counsel this year. Whilst the ceremony may look a little different we are proud to see Andrew take silk. Described in the...
Andrew Kennedy succeeds in clinical negligence trial examining causation and the scope of duty - May 2019
In Pomphrey v Secretary of State for Health and another, Mr. Pomphrey made a claim against the Defendants alleging a failure to diagnose compression of the cauda equina nerve roots and a delay in...
The Liability of Private Hospitals & Clinics: Lessons from the Paterson Litigation - Nov 2018
This seminar will look at developments in the law relating to vicarious liability following the Paterson Litigation. A hypothetical case study will be debated between a claimant and defendant team of...
1COR Annual Professional Discipline Seminar - Jun 2017
Last night saw a stellar line up of some of 1 Crown Office Row's finest speakers at the Royal College of Surgeons, discussing the latest developments in Professional Disciplinary law. The event was...
Henry Witcomb, Andrew Kennedy and Jeremy Hyam listed in the Chambers & Partners list of top 100 Junior Barristers - Dec 2013
