A massive global law firm with offices in the US, Middle East and Asia has opened a base in Bristol.
Kennedy's new office at Temple Quay is the 11th 海角视频 office for the firm, which now has 38 sites around the world.
The company says it plans to recruit locally and the office will also be used for Taunton lawyers who wish to work more flexibly in the region.
The office鈥檚 focus will be on professional and financial lines work, along with defendant personal injury.
Nick Thomas, senior partner at Kennedys, said: 鈥淥ur growth strategy has always been driven by client demand, which has led to our rapid international expansion in recent years.
鈥淏ut we have remained careful to ensure that our domestic offering 鈥 the core of what Kennedys has become 鈥 remains at the top of its game.
鈥淥pening in Bristol ensures that we will continue to give our clients the best service.鈥
Kennedys鈥 Taunton office was established in 2008 and employs more than 60 people, including three partners and 44 fee-earners.
Jeremy Riley, who leads Kennedys鈥 海角视频 professional liability and claims handling group, added: 鈥淏ristol is, of course, a significant business centre in its own right, but it has also become a particular hub for the insurance industry.
鈥淭aunton has led the way in showing the demand for our services in the South West, and our new office will consolidate our position as a leading player in the region.鈥
Last week, Kennedys hired Helen Ager from DAC Beachcroft to head up the Taunton office鈥檚 professional liability team.
In the last couple of months Suzanne Liversidge was named the firm鈥檚 first global managing partner, and the firm鈥檚 London office recruited a 12-strong insurance coverage and disputes team from Norton Rose Fulbright.
Kennedys employs 2,000 staff across 22 countries.
