Healthcare
Our healthcare team provides a full dispute resolution and claims support service in respect of medical malpractice and clinical risk claims in which we aim to achieve the most commercially satisfactory outcomes while protecting the client’s brand and reputation.
ServicesOur healthcare team provides a full dispute resolution and claims support service in respect of medical malpractice and clinical risk claims in which we aim to achieve the most commercially satisfactory outcomes while protecting the client’s brand and reputation. We also provide an advisory service to healthcare organisations including nursing homes and care home centres.
We represent a range of healthcare providers and provide advices to our clients in all areas and levels of healthcare provision including, health insurers, healthcare organisations, public and private hospitals, consultants, doctors, nurses, counsellors, dentists, intellectual disability services, fertility clinics, cosmetic clinics, diagnostic clinics, optometrists, pharmacies, laboratories and medical devices companies.
We have one of the largest London market insurer client bases in Ireland.
We are strong advocates of alternative dispute resolution forums and have extensive experience in mediation.
The healthcare team keeps up to date with the latest case law, legislation and market developments to provide our clients with the most comprehensive advice available. We work closely with the wider DAC Beachcroft healthcare teams across the UK and our international offices.
We offer a comprehensive dispute resolution service at the highest possible level, working with insurers, key brokers and insureds in risk assessment and improvement. We advise on potential third party liability and we represent insurers in coverage disputes.
The team’s experience includes:
- Defence of medical malpractice claims in all jurisdictions
- Defence of claims against medical devices companies
- Experience of alternative dispute resolution including multi-party mediation
- Coverage advice
- Claims handling
- Risk management reviews
- Review of consent procedures
- Attending inquests
- General advisory work
- Advising clients on achieving accreditation status
- Client seminars and bespoke training
Client Testimonials
What our clients say
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”The DACB team, led by Niamh McKeever, is superb. Great value for money and very responsive to the needs of their clients. They are highly focused and have expert knowledge of the sector.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2023
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Innovative in putting forward new solutions.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2023
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”‘Attention to detail, genuine interest in the client, mastery of subject matters. Breadth of Knowledge.’
Legal 500 EMEA, 2022
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”I found that Niamh McKeever in Beachcroft DAC was peerless in terms of her; 1. Knowledge of health care regulatory frameworks and legislation 2. Advice on tactical matters related to stakeholder negotiation and coordinating legal with public affairs strategies 3. Dedication; Ms McKeever has frequently made herself available to offer legal advice and crisis management to my organization. This included being available at Christmas and during public holidays.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2022
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Who we are
Why choose DAC Beachcroft?
We’re a broad-based commercial firm serving a wide range of sectors with a strong heritage in insurance,
health and real estate. We combine excellent legal skills and cutting-edge delivery expertise to design
solutions that fit the needs of our clients – often involving clever uses of technology.
Insurance
DAC Beachcroft is recognised as a pre-eminent advisor to the insurance market, and we place a strong emphasis on the long-term relationships we build with you so that we can really add value to your business.
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Health and Social Care
DAC Beachcroft is regarded as market leaders in the provision of corporate, commercial and regulatory legal advice to healthcare providers.
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Real Estate
With 170 lawyers we are one of the largest Real Estate legal teams in the UK. Our extensive network gives us national, regional and local knowledge and access.
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Financial Services
We regularly advise product designers and manufacturers, trade bodies, and retailers, distributors and venture capitalists looking to invest in the financial services sector.
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Technology
As long-standing and trusted advisers in the technology sector, we deliver pragmatic and innovative solutions that empower you to make informed decisions about how best to maximise your success.
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Industry Specialisms
We combine our in-depth sector knowledge with astute commercial awareness and global reach.
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