Department profile
DAC Beachcroft LLP

Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant

UK Guide 2026 : Northern Ireland


DAC Beachcroft LLP

Rankings

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Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant - Northern Ireland

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
DAC Beachcroft's leading personal injury group acts for prominent insurance and retail clients, and is also noted for its representation of public authorities. The team's expertise extends to a wide range of cases, including industrial disease, traffic accidents, product liability and employers' liability claims. It frequently advises on motor claims and also offers counter-fraud capabilities.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersSean McGahan
    Eminent PractitionersSean McGahan

    Sean McGahan

    Sean McGahan leads the team in Belfast and is highly experienced in handling complex personal injury claims. He advises on employers' and public liability along with motor and catastrophic injury cases, including instances where there is the possibility of fraud.
    • Sean McGahan is very detail-oriented and delves into the deepest depths. He never misses anything.

      Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant respondentUK
  • Band 1Louise Butler
    Band 1Louise Butler

    Louise Butler

    Louise Butler handles complex injury claims arising from RTAs and workplace accidents. She also offers notable strength in public liability claims.
    • Louise Butler is incredibly diligent and efficient, and is very easy to work with.

      Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant respondentUK
    • A standout in my view would be Louise Butler. She is very thorough, easy to deal with and very sensible.

      Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant respondentUK
  • Band 2Aisling Mellon
    Band 2Aisling Mellon

    Aisling Mellon

    Aisling Mellon's practice encompasses a wide range of personal injury matters, including those relating to public, employers' and occupiers' liability. She also has particular strength in handling motor claims.
    • Aisling Mellon is very easy to work with and I'd happily work with her every day of the week.

      Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant respondentUK
  • Band 2Andrew Burke
    Band 2Andrew Burke

    Andrew Burke

    Andrew Burke handles employers' and public liability claims, as well as cases concerning injuries sustained in RTAs.
    • Andrew Burke is technically competent.

      Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant respondentUK
  • Band 2Kevin O'Hagan
    Band 2Kevin O'Hagan

    Kevin O'Hagan

    Kevin O'Hagan has notable experience in personal injury cases and is frequently instructed by insurers as well as large companies in the retail and utilities sectors. He offers particular expertise in public liability claims.

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