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DAC Beachcroft LLP

Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance

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DAC Beachcroft LLP

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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

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

Clients (15)

  • Allianz Insurance plc
  • Allianze Global Corporate & Speciality (AGCS)
  • Ascot
  • AXA Insurance (including AXA Corporate Solutions & Global)
  • 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 (20)

  • 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

Chambers Review

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Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance - UK-wide

Band 2

Band 2


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 represented Riverstone Managing Agency, RSA, Aspen Insurance, HSB Engineering Insurance and Berkshire Hathaway International Insurance in their defence of a claim relating to water damage to the roof of Sky UK's headquarters.

Strengths

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  • DAC Beachcroft's work is very thorough, detailed and is understanding of the time-critical nature of our work. The team is fast and efficient.

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  • The team provided good technical coverage in all areas we needed.

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  • Commercial awareness is one of the firm's strengths. It is aware of the commercial pressures that we are subject to and takes these into account.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Liam O'Connell
    Band 4Liam O'Connell

    Liam O'Connell

    Liam O'Connell is regularly called upon to advise on complex insurance and reinsurance disputes and offers particular expertise in professional indemnity claims.
    • Liam O'Conell is extremely knowledgeable and strategic, focusing on the end resolutions.

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    • He's always brilliant and available for us on billable work or informal advice.

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    • Liam has a well-established and highly respected practice.

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  • Band 4Nick Young
    Band 4Nick Young

    Nick Young

    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.

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