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Dillon Eustace

Insurance: Dispute Resolution

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Dillon Eustace

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Provided by Dillon Eustace

Dillon Eustace financial services insurance and regulatory team are leading advisors on all aspects of establishing and operating insurance and re-insurance companies in Ireland. The specialist insurance regulatory team works with Irish and international clients, combining technical expertise with commercial insight.

Our insurance regulatory services include:

  • Authorisation and Establishment
  • Governance and Solvency II
  • Products and Distribution
  • Outsourcing
  • Passporting
  • Mergers and Portfolio transfers

The Insurance and regulatory team act for national and international insurers, brokers, adjusters and state indemnifiers on issues ranging from policy coverage to personal injury claims.

Dillon Eustace is considered one of Irelands premier insurance practices.  The Group’s experience encompasses claims on employer liability, public liability, motor liability and product liability using their proactive and commonsensical approach to bring cases to a speedy and economic conclusion.

The Insurance Group advises on policy coverage using their knowledge and skill to reach an in depth and practical analysis of the issues.

Clients (7)

  • AXA
  • RSA
  • Liberty Insurance
  • AIG
  • Irish Public Bodies
  • Allianz
  • Motor Insurance Bureau of Ireland

Industries (6)

  • Domestic Insurers
  • International Insurers
  • Re-insurers
  • Adjusters
  • Brokers
  • State Insurers/Indemnifiers

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Insurance: Dispute Resolution - Ireland

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Dillon Eustace assists large international insurers and key domestic motor insurance entities with a range of disputes mandates. The law firm defends clients in workplace accident claims and handles professional negligence claims. It has notable experience in coverage disputes, including cases arising in relation to business interruption policies and retrocession agreements. The team also handles insurance claims relating to property damage. It has recently been particularly active in insurance matters in the transport sector.
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Work Highlights

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  • Dillon Eustace acted for a number of "all risk" insurers on several claims before the Irish courts relating to losses incurred on the part of aircraft lessors following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Strengths

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  • The team is very personable, pleasant to work with and good with clients.

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  • The team provides strategic, clear and confident guidance in complex disputes.

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  • The team at Dillon Eustace demonstrates exceptional professionalism and legal expertise.

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  • The insurance team at Dillon Eustace is extremely responsive, helpful and exceedingly competent.

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  • Lawyers at Dillon Eustace have strong technical knowledge and expertise.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Peter Bredin
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    Peter Bredin

    Peter Bredin acts for international insurance clients on high-profile policy and coverage disputes. He also represents clients in business interruption and personal injury claims.

    • Peter Bredin is very professional and provides an expert service.

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Ranked Individuals at Dillon Eustace (1)

Ireland

Members

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  • Paul Breen

    Head of Department

  • Elaine Healy

  • Rachel Turner

  • John O'Riordan

  • Lorna Kennedy

  • Peter Bredin

  • David Kavanagh

  • Keith Waine

  • Peter Bredin

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