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Beale & Co

Insurance: Dispute Resolution

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Beale & Co

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Professional Negligence and Insurance
Professional Negligence is a core part of Beale & Company’s insurance practice. Their specialist teams act on claims involving the key professional indemnity markets including construction and engineering professionals, solicitors and barristers, insurance brokers, accountants, auditors and actuaries, financial and pensions advisers, and surveyors and valuers. They are experienced in handling complex and high-value claims, as well as more straightforward and cost sensitive matters. They advise a spectrum of national and international insurers and their insureds in both the Irish and London markets.

Construction & Projects
The firm acts for some of the foremost companies in the construction industry, providing specialist advice to construction professionals, contractors, employers, operators, investors, developers and their insurers in Ireland and the UK. Non-contentious work includes advising on projects from inception to completion; drafting and negotiating a wide variety of contracts for civil engineering, building and engineering, and power and energy projects in the public and private sectors. They have strong experience in providing comprehensive support on transactions procured in a variety of methods. They have extensive experience of advising on standard industry forms of contract used in the building and engineering sectors. Where disputes do arise, their specialist team will advise on the best strategy to resolve them.

Clients (10)

  • AVIVA Insurance UK
  • AIG
  • AmTrust Europe Limited
  • QBE UK and Ireland
  • WR Berkley Insurance (Europe)
  • Chubb
  • AG Dore Syndicate 2526
  • AmTrust International Underwriters Limited
  • RSA
  • The Special Purpose Fund Manager (Triton)

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Insurance: Dispute Resolution - Ireland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Beale & Co is an insurance disputes boutique with particular strength in professional indemnity and negligence claims. The law firm benefits from a strong presence in the UK to win instructions from international insurers that serve the Irish market. It has demonstrable experience in the defence of claims filed against insured solicitors, architects and engineers. The team advises on personal injury claims that are covered under public liability or employers' liability policies. It also acts on insurance mandates in the aviation sector.

Strengths

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  • Beale & Co is experienced, pragmatic and highly commercial.

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  • The team adopts a very collaborative approach and is dedicated to serving its clients’ interests at all times.

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  • The team at Beale & Co offers expert advice and knowledge and has a lot of experience.

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  • The experience and knowledge built up over many years provide a platform for the Beale team to provide clear and concise advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Tara Cosgrove
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    Tara Cosgrove

    Tara Cosgrove wins significant praise for her work on the defendant side of professional indemnity claims. She acts for major insurers on disputed claims filed against insured solicitors, construction engineers and other professionals. She also has experience in hull, excess and reinsurance mandates.
    • Tara Cosgrove is a hugely experienced and pragmatic lawyer, and always a pleasure to work with.

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    • Tara has an ability to bring clarity to complex legal issues and is highly regarded as a very competent, personable and trustworthy solicitor.

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  • Band 2Niamh Loughran
    Band 2Niamh Loughran

    Niamh Loughran

    Niamh Loughran advises insurers on indemnity and negligence cases brought against solicitors, architects and other professionals.
    • She is very bright and extremely competent, with a great ability to grasp complex issues.

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    • Niamh Loughran is a brilliant operator with her finger on the pulse.

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    • Niamh is very proactive and responsive.

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