Department profile
DAC Beachcroft LLP

Professional Negligence

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DAC Beachcroft LLP

Rankings

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Professional Negligence - Northern Ireland

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

DAC Beachcroft has a strong Belfast-based professional negligence team specialising in defending solicitors from breach of contract and negligent advice claims. The firm also represents accountancy firms and insurance brokers.

Work Highlights

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  • DAC Beachcroft advised on the defence of a professional negligence claim against a solicitor arising out of a conveyancing transaction. Specifically, it was alleged that the original transfer form used in the transfer of the folio was incorrect.

Strengths

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  • They are very strong, with additional resource always available when needed.

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  • DAC Beachcroft give thorough advice that is delivered in an efficient way.

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  • They are very professional.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Catriona McCorry
    Band 3Catriona McCorry

    Catriona McCorry

    Catriona McCorry is a partner in the professional negligence team at DAC Beachcroft. She specialises in handling claims involving insurance companies and law firms.

    • She is very thorough and will think outside the box to offer solutions.

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    • Catriona is very efficient.

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    • Catriona is pragmatic and sensible. She fights cases she thinks should be fought.

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  • Associates to watchAmanda McClimond
    Associates to watchAmanda McClimond

    Amanda McClimond

    Amanda McClimond is an associate based in DAC Beachcroft's Belfast office. She specialises in defending insurers in civil litigation and also represents solicitors in professional negligence claims.

    • She is shrewd and a good operator.

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    • Amanda is very experienced in professional negligence cases.

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    • Amanda McClimond is a good lawyer who gives well-reasoned opinions.

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