Professional Negligence - North East & Yorkshire
What the Team is Known For
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 advisors. It advises public entities and insurance providers on public authority indemnity. It is also often involved in ADR processes.
Strengths
"I have found the DAC team to be good at negotiating finely-balanced strategic decisions."
"They are a first-class team with longstanding and proven experience."
"They are experts and very attentive and timely."
Work Highlights
DAC Beachcroft acted in the defence of a broker negligence claim against a Brown & Brown entity arising from a fire at their former client’s spice factory.
Notable Practitioners
Duncan Greenwood is well-versed in a range of professional negligence matters and regularly defends claims against solicitors and surveyors. "Duncan is highly professional. He is an experienced and reliable solicitor." "He is my go-to person for surveyor negligence matters. No one else has the experience he has."
Suzanne Wharton has a particular focus on claims brought against accountants and solicitors, advising on allegations of negligent auditing and advice.
