About
Provided by DAC Beachcroft LLP
The DAC Beachcroft Professional Negligence team in the North East & Yorkshire is by far the largest in the region, with its specialist lawyers working together across two key locations – Leeds and Newcastle.
The group is the recognised market leader in a number of specialist areas including:
Solicitors: with a pedigree dated back to the mutual, we maintain our reputation as the market leader for solicitors PI work in the North East & Yorkshire region.
Property Professionals: we act for many of the UK's top 10 national and international property consultants, the UK's largest estate agency and property services group, and many of the largest regional surveying and lettings companies.
Financial Institutions: specialists within the group act in claims against accountants, IFA's, auditors, tax advisors and other various other financial lines intermediaries.
Insurance Brokers: increasing number of high value/high profile instructions being secured from the insurance sector.
Construction: a dedicated team of specialists advisers contractors, professional and their insurers on substantial and complex pre-action and litigation work, often in multi-party disputes.
Coverage disputes: members of the group are increasingly called upon to advise on dispute arising out of professional indemnity, property damage, business interruption and D&O claims.
Policy Wording: specialists within the team review and draft a wide range of insurance products used extensively within the London insurance market.
Chambers Review
DAC Beachcroft is a market-leading defence-focused practice known for acting on behalf of insurers and their insureds. The team in Leeds assists with a full range of matters including claims against surveyors, solicitors, insurance brokers, accountants, IFAs and tax advisers. It advises public entities and insurance providers on public authority indemnity. It is also often involved in ADR processes.
Work Highlights
- DAC Beachcroft defended the Isle of Wight Council in a claim for breach of contract and negligent misstatement, in connection with the supply of a sixth form teaching block at Christ the King College.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is pragmatic and commercial and does not take on silly points. I rate the firm highly."
"The firm is one of the most well-established teams in the area. Its reputation is well founded."
"The firm is pragmatic and commercial and does not take on silly points. I rate the firm highly."
"The firm is one of the most well-established teams in the area. Its reputation is well founded."
Notable Practitioners
Duncan Greenwood is well versed in a range of professional negligence matters and regularly defends claims against solicitors and surveyors.
"Duncan is a very well-established figure in the market."
Suzanne Wharton has a particular focus on claims brought against accountants and solicitors, advising on allegations of negligent auditing and advice.
"Suzanne is well known for her work on the solicitor's side."
Ranked Lawyers at
DAC Beachcroft LLP
North East & Yorkshire
Members
Provided by DAC Beachcroft LLP
Claire Randall-Smith
Gareth Robinson
Helen Ager
James Hazlett
Laura Clayburn
Naomi Park
Paul Davison
Stephen McLellan
Suzanne Wharton
Clients
Provided by DAC Beachcroft LLP
Allied World
Amtrust
Aviva
Axa
Axis
Barbican
CNA Hardy
Chubb
Corporate Solutions
Covea
First Title
Hamilton
Inter Hannover
Liberty
MS Amlin
Markel
QBE
RSA
Tokio Marine HCC
Travelers
XL Catlin
Zurich
Industries
Provided by DAC Beachcroft LLP
Charities / Not for Profit
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Education
Energy
Financial Services
Government
Health Care
Industrial Engineering
Insurance
Media
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Real Estate
Retail
Software & Computer Services