Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
Contact number
020 7242 1011About
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
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
- 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
Provided by Chambers
"DAC Beachcroft have a consistent track record and are a good firm with a nice bench."
"DAC Beachcroft are always reliable, offering quick and commercial advice."
"DAC Beachcroft have a consistent track record and are a good firm with a nice bench."
"DAC Beachcroft are always reliable, offering quick and commercial advice."
Notable Practitioners
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."
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."
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
UK-wide
Members
Provided by DAC Beachcroft LLP
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
Provided by DAC Beachcroft LLP
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
Provided by DAC Beachcroft LLP
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