Fieldfisher strengthens Midlands dispute resolution practice with partner hire
European law firm Fieldfisher says it has continued its investment in the Midlands with the hire of leading commercial disputes partner Darren Kenny.
Darren joins Fieldfisher this month 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.
The company says that Darren’s addition will also significantly bolster Fieldfisher Birmingham's dispute resolution team's standing as a Tier 1 practice and the largest in the Midlands, reinforcing the firm's commitment to building a full-service disputes practice in the region.
"I’m excited to welcome Darren to the Birmingham disputes team. Bringing in a partner of Darren's calibre is a clear reflection of the strength of the Midlands market," said Richard Waugh, Head of Dispute Resolution in Birmingham.
"As the region’s largest dispute resolution offering, we are committed to providing specialist litigation and arbitration expertise that meets the evolving needs of clients locally, nationally and internationally.”
The firm says the appointment is a continuation of significant growth for the Birmingham office, which recently welcomed Corporate Partner Tom Rush. The office also delivered a stellar financial year with 16% growth in FY23/24, making Birmingham Fieldfisher’s fastest-growing office in the UK.
Ranjit Dhindsa, Birmingham Office Leader, added: “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.”
