Department profile

Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant
UK Guide 2026 : Northern Ireland
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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 1 
Band 1 
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 respondentUKA 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 2 
Band 2 
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 2 
Band 2 
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 2 
Band 2 
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.
Ranked Individuals at DAC Beachcroft LLP (5)
DAC Beachcroft LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 2 UK 2026
Practice area: Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant
Location: UK-wide
View department profile for UK 2026Band 3 UK 2026
Practice area: Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant
Location: Scotland
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