Kennedys strengthens disputes team with new hire

Kennedys, a leading global litigation and dispute resolution firm, is expanding its commercial disputes capabilities with the recent appointment of Samson Spanier as partner. With a specialist focus on commercial litigation, international arbitration, contentious insolvency, and financial disputes, Samson brings a wealth of experience to the firm. His background encompasses high-value, cross-border work that includes share purchase agreements, sale of goods, and court insolvency processes such as liquidations and restructurings. Recognised in the Legal 500 UK 2026 for “always having one last creative solution up his sleeve,” Samson transitions to Kennedys from Norton Rose Fulbright and will work from the firm’s London office.

Commenting on this key addition, Andy Brown, who serves as global co-head of corporate and commercial as well as UK divisional head, states, “Samson will be an excellent addition to our commercial disputes team. With a proven track record in premium, cross-border disputes, his arrival further strengthens our ability to deliver strategic and commercially focused solutions for our clients.” In anticipation of his new role, Samson remarks, “Joining Kennedys represents a great opportunity to leverage my experience in international commercial disputes within a firm renowned for its global reach and collaborative approach. I look forward to supporting its continued growth.”

The firm’s commercial dispute resolution team is dedicated to providing strategic and commercially driven advice on intricate disputes across a myriad of sectors and jurisdictions. Their expertise extends to commercial and financial services litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution, enabling them to assist clients from initial risk assessments to resolution. Supported by its extensive international network and sector acumen, the team represents a diverse range of clients, including corporates, financial institutions, industrial manufacturers, governmental bodies, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals in complex, high-stakes matters worldwide. Furthermore, the team is bolstered by contentious expertise in areas such as tax, financial crime, insolvency, and real estate, alongside a variety of non-contentious services offered globally.