Kenra Parris-Whittaker Has Been Selected as a Finalist for Legal Personality of the Year at the 2023 LexisNexis Legal Awards Body

Kenra Parris-Whittaker, Partner in the Bahamian law firm bearing her name, has been selected as a finalist for Legal Personality of the Year at the 2023 LexisNexis Legal Awards, to be held on March 23 in London.

About Kenra Parris-Whittaker

Kenra Parriss-Whittaker has been a Partner at the law firm bearing her last name since 2012. Born in Nassau and educated in the United Kingdom and Canada, Parriss-Whittaker received a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the UK’s University of Buckingham in 2004 and attended the prestigious Inns of Court School of Law in London. After becoming a barrister, Parris-Whittaker joined globally renowned legal firm Callenders & Co. There, she established a reputation as a litigator who was always prepared for the maritime and probate cases she handled.

As a formidable strategist, Parris-Whittaker strives to be several steps ahead of her legal opponents. She’s established a reputation for being able to get cases expedited; she’s also known by judges to have great respect for the legal system. Being young and energetic, she typically juggles multiple cases simultaneously.

In the past, Parris-Whattaker has obtained millions of dollars in legal settlements and favorable judgments. She frequently handles maritime, admiralty, probate, commercial, and personal injury cases (in the latter instance, representing injured plaintiffs, crew members, shipyard owners, corporations, vessel repair shops, and executors and executrices for large estates).

Parris-Whittaker was selected as a finalist for the Legal Personality of the Year award due to the many high-profile cases she’s handled. In fact, in the world of maritime law, Parris-Whittaker has been something of a trendsetter, and her expertise is sought after by clients all over the globe, including in the UK, Europe, Asia, and other regions. In recent years, she’s represented notable cruise lines and protection and indemnity (P&I) clubs.

About the LexisNexis Legal Awards

Formerly known as the Halsbury Legal Awards, the LexisNexis Legal Awards are industry honors recognizing and celebrating innovation and excellence in the legal field. For 2023, they’ll be held at London’s JW Marriott Grosvenor House in the city’s upscale Mayfair neighborhood.

Launched in 2013, the awards are well-known in the legal profession. Each year, they’ve attracted an increasing number of elite contenders and attendees. For many law firms, the awards represent an ideal opportunity to network with distinguished rising stars and organizations of the legal industry, entertain clients, and reward team members with a memorable night out. The awards are expected to receive extensive coverage in leading legal publications, such as New Law Journal and Counsel.

Categories for the awards in 2022 included Law Firm of the Year, Deal of the Year, Case of the Year, Employment Law Team of the Year, International Team of the Year, Legal Services Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainability, Wellbeing, and a Business Continuity Award. Winners of the awards in 2022 included Burges Salmon, The Aberdeen Law Project, Maternity Action, The Divorce Surgery, and Lord Pannick QC, Blackstone Chambers.

Finalists for all categories of the 2023 competition have been selected. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony in London on March 23.