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

RDJ acted for 21 international insurers in their capacity as "all risk" insurers in relation to claims for indemnity owing 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 good, easy to work with and approachable.

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RDJ is a quality team with depth; from partner to associate, they are very good.

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The team is very good, easy to work with and approachable.

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RDJ is a quality team with depth; from partner to associate, they are very good.

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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.

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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.

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Marianne Lonergan

Band 4

Marianne Lonergan advises clients on policy interpretation disputes, with further experience assisting with personal injury and employers liability claims.

Marianne Lonergan is very knowledgeable and approachable.

She's very client-focused, doing everything possible to move files along.

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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.

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