We provide a full range of legal services to a well-established national and international client base. Based in the heart of London´s West End, the firm prides itself on helping clients achieve their business objectives through a highly commercial, personalised service.
Ranked among the top 100 UK law firms, Howard Kennedy has 75 partners, 140 fee-earners, totaling 250 employees. Founded in 1936 by Harry Howard, the firm was known as H.Howard & Co. before merging with Mr Kennedy and others in 1950 to form Howard Kennedy & Co and moving into our current offices in Cavendish Square. The firm has been known as Howard Kennedy since 1984.
In its 70 year history, the firm has cultivated a policy of organic development, building our strength and depth of expertise and knowledge to meet client demand. The most recent additions are:
- 2008 Douglas-Mann & Company (September) and DMA Legal LLP (November)
- 2003 Amhurst Brown Colombotti
- 1999 Malkins (February) and Peter T James & Co (September)
- 1994 Slingsby Farmiloe & Greenfield
- 1991 A L Philips & Co
Experienced in working across multiple jurisdictions, the firm nurtures professional connections worldwide and is a member of Lawyers Associated Worldwide (LAW), Cercle Juridique Européen (CJE), Inter Counsel and Transnational Taxation Network (TTE). We are a registered Sponsor on the London Stock Exchange.