About

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We act for the majority of major professional indemnity insurers with a client base equalling (and in most cases exceeding) that of our competitors.

The team has significant experience of acting for all "traditional" professionals including solicitors, barristers, insurance brokers, property managers, engineers, architects and design and build contractors.

The breadth of our client base and expertise means that we are regularly instructed on complex, multi- party, high-profile and high-value claims particularly against solicitors, insurance brokers and D&C Contractors.

We are also handling an increasing number of claims against "emerging" professionals including those in the media and IT sector. A number of these claims involve an international aspect and Harald Loeffler has specific experience in this area. He also heads up the firm's "German Desk".

In addition to handling the defence of claims, we are seeing an increasing number of coverage instructions notwithstanding the implementation of the Insurance Act 2015.

The Professional & Commercial Risk Practice Group is split into 3 clusters, Global (London and International), P&CR South (Newport and Bristol) and P&CR North (Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle). We work closely with our colleagues across the Group to ensure consistency and a joined up, specialist sector approach. We are also known for providing Partner led advice and for using proactive, decisive and cost effective strategies.

Chambers Review

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Professional Negligence - North West

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

DAC Beachcroft is notable for handling claims against legal, financial and construction professionals and for its impressive insurer client base. The firm works in emerging areas such as IT and media, and advises on high-profile and international insurance-related disputes. Its clients benefit from a multi-jurisdictional network of professional and commercial risk experts.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ian McConkey
2
Band 2
Manchester-based Ian McConkey is adept at acting for major insurers in negligence claims against their insureds and has a particular focus on the construction, legal and media sectors.

Ian is a very experienced and able professional.

Ian has a track record of outstanding results and always provides an exceptional service.

Ian possesses exceptional legal expertise and is an outstanding communicator.

Katy Giles
Associates to watch

Katy Giles's experience spans a wide range of professionals and draws upon her early experience on secondment at an international insurer to inform her work. She has particular expertise in defending solicitors, barristers and other legal professionals, as well as representing law firms and their insurers.

Katy Giles's level of service and approach has been spot-on throughout all matters.

Katy has always been very collaborative, she is technically excellent and she is very highly respected by her peers.

Katy Giles is competent, commercial and good at working in a team.

Ranked Lawyers at
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North West

Professional Negligence

2
Ian McConkey
2
Band 2
Katy Giles
Associates to watch

Members

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Claire Randell Smith

Harald Loeffler

Martin Paxton

Clients

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Allied World Assurance Company

AmTrust

Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund

Liberty Specialty Markets

Markel

Mitsui

QBE

Tokio Marine HCC

Travelers

WRB Underwriting

XL Catlin

Zurich

Industries

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Commercial & Professional Services

Construction & Materials

Financial Services

Insurance

Media

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics