About

Provided by DAC Beachcroft LLP

What we do
Acting across the full breadth of the insurance market, we understand both the strategic and the day-to-day issues our clients face. DAC Beachcroft is recognised as a pre-eminent advisor to the insurance market, and we place a strong emphasis on the long-term relationships we build with you so that we can really add value to your business.

Our international reach includes a presence in key insurance markets across the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and a representative office in Miami, as well as formal relationships with law firms across North America. DAC Beachcroft is pround to be a founding member of Legalign Global, a closely integrated alliance of four multi-national law firms focused on the insurance market.

What we are known for

■We act for leading UK and global insurance and reinsurers;
■We provide comprehensive claims resolution and policy advice including mediation, arbitration and litigation in UK, internationally and in multi-jurisdictional cases;
■We have a specialist insurance, corporate, commercial, regulatory and advisory team;
■We provide cross-class capability;
■We operate as one firm, one team, one approach;
■We demonstrate international expertise and local knowledge.

Please visit the DAC Beachcroft website for more details about our work in this area:
https://www.dacbeachcroft.com/en/gb/expertise/services/insurance/

Chambers Review

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Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance - UK-wide
3
Band 3
What the Team is Known For

DAC Beachcroft has a well-resourced team with significant international capabilities that handles a wide array of work on behalf of a client roster that features major UK and global insurers. The team is highly knowledgeable in the property and casualty arena but also has a strong offering in areas such as renewable energy, product liability, technology and cybersecurity. Furthermore, the firm has notable experience handling complex coverage disputes and also represents clients in reinsurance matters.

Work Highlights

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  • DAC Beachcroft advised Allianz Insurance against Various Eateries, the owner of Strada and Coppa Club, in connection with a Covid-19 business interruption insurance claim.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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2
Chris Wilkes
2
Band 2

Chris Wilkes handles a broad array of contentious insurance and reinsurance matters. He has deep experience in both domestic and cross-border cases, with particular strengths advising on property damage, construction and product liability claims.

"Chris is a good, longstanding lawyer in the market."

"Chris is a big name in the construction reinsurance market."

4
Liam O'Connell
4
Band 4

Liam O'Connell is regularly called upon to advise on complex insurance and reinsurance disputes and offers particular expertise in professional indemnity claims.

"Liam is very well regarded and he is good at what he does."

4
Nick Young
4
Band 4

Nick Young has considerable expertise in construction, engineering and property damage claims. He regularly advises on matters arising in the wake of catastrophic fires and explosions.

Ranked Lawyers at
DAC Beachcroft LLP

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UK-wide

Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance

2
Chris Wilkes
2
Band 2
4
Liam O'Connell
4
Band 4
4
Nick Young
4
Band 4

Members

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David Bear

Graham Ludlam

Hans Allnutt

Helen Faulkner

Jeames Deacon

Patrick Hill

Rod Searl

Simon Jones

Stephen Gorman

Tom Baker

Tom Watkinson

Will Allison

Clients

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AXA Insurance (including AXA Corporate Solutions & Global)

Allianz Insurance plc

Allianze Global Corporate & Speciality (AGCS)

Ascot

Berkshire Hathaway

Chubb

Markel International

Marketform

Munich Re

Old Mutual

QBE Insurance (Europe) Limited and syndicates

RSA

Swiss Re

XL Caitlin

Zurich Insurance plc (including Zurich Global Corporate)

Industries

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Automobiles & Parts

Banks

Chemicals

Commercial & Professional Services

Construction & Materials

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Energy

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Health Care

Industrial Engineering

Insurance

Mining & Metals

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Transportation

Utilities