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Kennedys’ global vision, cultural emphasis, and the strategic importance of Australia

In this instalment of Legal Firesides, produced exclusively for members of Lawyers Weekly Premium, the senior partner and Asia-Pacific managing partner for global law firm Kennedys discuss evolving leadership challenges, the firm’s growth trajectory, and why Australia is an “incredibly important market” for the BigLaw player.

October 08, 2025 By Noemie Veñegas
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Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Kennedys senior partner John Bruce and APAC managing partner Matt Andrews about their respective journeys to senior leadership roles, their perceptions on management difficulties in the current climate, the need for collaborative approaches, bridging generational divides, and maintaining the right culture in such a big legal practice.

 
 

Bruce and Andrews also delve into the firm’s vision moving forward following the former’s election as senior partner, how Australia and APAC fit into that vision, striking a balance between global growth and strategic investment in the firm’s strengths, the shrinking middle market, market challenges to be overcome, and why they are both optimistic about the firm’s future.