International law firm CMS has appointed marine insurance and shipping lawyer David McKie as a partner in its insurance and reinsurance group.
Based in the firm’s London office, McKie joins from Kennedys, where he was a partner.
He brings nearly 25 years of experience handling UK and international property and liability insurance disputes across a range of marine business lines.
Ed Foss, Head of the Insurance and Reinsurance Group at CMS UK, commented, “As a full-service law firm, what sets us apart from our competitors is our ability to call on specialist support from market leading colleagues across a range of disciplines.
“David’s expert knowledge of the shipping industry will further strengthen our market leading insurance practice and enable us to expand our international marine offering. We are pleased to welcome David to the firm.”
Commenting on his appointment, McKie said, “I am delighted to be joining CMS. With its global reach and industry credibility, the firm offers an ideal platform for the growth and development of our marine practice.
“I look forward to working closely with the teams, both in London and internationally, to help broaden the firm’s insurance offering and deliver the best value for our clients.”
