RDJ LLP, Insurance | Chambers Europe Profile

About

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RDJ has one of the most active and highly respected insurance practices in the Republic of Ireland and have been providing legal advice to Irish and London market insurers for over 40 years. They have longstanding and extensive experience of acting for insurers in the areas of casualty and liability claims, professional indemnity, and coverage issues across a broad range of industries. They regularly advise insurers on policy interpretation, policy mediation and arbitration disputes. Our team handles disputes coming before the Courts at all levels, from the District Court to the Supreme Court.

The firm has a significant practice in the area of professional indemnity and are widely regarded as one of the most significant service providers in this field in Ireland.

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Insurance: Dispute Resolution - Ireland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

RDJ acts for an enviable client list of Irish and international insurers on the defence of claims arising under both employers' and public liability claims, and motor and professional indemnity policies. The law firm attracts particular attention for its experience in the defence of claims filed against insured solicitors, architects and other professionals. It also advises on coverage issues concerning business interruption and all-risk insurance policies. Clients benefit from the firm's nationwide network of offices in Cork, Galway and Dublin.

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Work Highlights

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RDJ acted for CHUBB on the defense of a personal injury claim before the High Court.

Strengths

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RDJ offers extensive and wide-reaching technical expertise.

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RDJ has an incredibly strong team that is bright, plugged into the market, very responsive and exceptionally pleasant to deal with.

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RDJ offers extensive and wide-reaching technical expertise.

Insurance: Dispute Resolution respondent
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RDJ has an incredibly strong team that is bright, plugged into the market, very responsive and exceptionally pleasant to deal with.

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Notable Practitioners

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Donal Twomey

Band 4

Donal Twomey attracts particular attention for his work on the defence of professional indemnity claims, particularly acting for the insurers of architects and solicitors.

Donal Twomey is an expert and a well-rounded practitioner.

Donal is very solid and pragmatic.

He is a superb and wise litigator who is robust but understated. He is able to understand and advocate for the client’s concerns and aims, and to understand and convey the objective reality.

He is very practical and straight to the point.

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Jamie Olden

Band 4

Jamie Olden is well reputed for his handling of business interruption and damage claims. He also assists clients with professional liability disputes.

Jamie Olden is great. He's been around a long time and is really good.

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Peter Lennon

Band 4

Peter Lennon is a popular choice with clients from the aviation sector for advice on contentious matters around insurance policies, including all-risk insurance.

Peter Lennon handles complex work.

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Uilliam Ó Lorcáin

Band 4

Uilliam Ó Lorcáin often acts for insurers on recovery actions and property damages claims. He is additionally well versed in professional indemnity cases as well as policy coverage and cancellation disputes.

Uilliam always gives really good quality advice revolving around case management and coverage.

Uilliam Ó Lorcáin is really responsive, pragmatic and easy to deal with.

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