Property

We act for market leaders across sectors as diverse as commercial, residential, real estate, local authority, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, construction, energy and waste management. Our team is experienced in policy coverage disputes, subrogated recoveries, defence of property damage claims and reinsurance disputes.

Overview

We have significant experience in handling our clients' full portfolio of claims, from attritional volume through to complex, high value and high profile matters. Recent examples include business interruption disputes arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic (including acting in all of the major test cases in this area), the Grenfell Tower fire and the Exeter University WWII bomb detonation.

Our team is well versed in working closely with adjusters and experts to provide major incident crisis management services.

Irrespective of the nature of the claim before us, our focus is always on giving advice that is commercial, cost effective and that aligns with our clients' approach to customer care.

The team is experienced in finding innovative and commercial solutions for our clients. From county courts to the Supreme Court, we have significant litigation experience, as well as running arbitration, mediation and other alternative dispute resolution procedures.

Featured experience

  • COVID BI: We represented 2 of the 8 insurers in the FCA Test Case on COVID-19 business interruption and have been involved in all of the major subsequent litigation, including the £1bn Stonegate trial, Corbin & King v AXA, TKC v Allianz, Various Eateries v Allianz, Pizza Express v Liberty, Gatwick Investments v Liberty, International Entertainment Holdings v Allianz.
  • We represent the main contractor in the Grenfell Tower enquiry and associated civil and criminal proceedings.
  • We represented insurers in successfully arguing that losses arising out of the detonation of an old WWII bomb in Exeter were caught by a war exclusion.

Client Testimonials

What our clients say

  • DAC Beachcroft provide a reassuringly competent and efficient service, which is consistent across all team members. Their multi-disciplinary experience is easy to access and their partners and associates are an excellent blend of professional, experienced and approachable.

    Legal 500, 2023 UK Edition

  • Easy to work with firm who give solid advice and are always available.

    Legal 500, 2023 UK Edition

  • Nick is very experienced and knowledgeable in this area.

    Chambers 2023

  • Chris is excellent - very knowledgeable and experienced. He is unruffled by anything.

     

    Chambers 2023

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Quiénes somos

¿Por qué elegir DAC Beachcroft?

Somos un bufete comercial de amplia base que presta servicios a una gran variedad de sectores, con una sólida herencia en seguros,
salud e inmobiliario. Combinamos excelentes conocimientos jurídicos y experiencia de vanguardia para diseñar soluciones en
que se adapten a las necesidades de nuestros clientes, a menudo con un uso inteligente de la tecnología.