Specialist Insurance
Our Specialist Insurance Team delivers high quality, bespoke advice across all FINPRO lines, representing the interests of many leading financial lines insurers by providing coverage and defence advices in the areas of Professional Indemnity, Management Liability, E&O, D&O, EPL, Cyber Risk and general Commercial Liability (incl. Product Liability) claims in Ireland.
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ContactsOur Specialist Insurance Team delivers high quality, bespoke advice across all FINPRO lines, representing the interests of many leading financial lines insurers by providing coverage and defence advices in the areas of Professional Indemnity, Management Liability, E&O, D&O, EPL, Cyber Risk and general Commercial Liability (incl. Product Liability) claims in Ireland. Our Specialist Insurance Team provides efficient, expert advice, tailored to the specific issues which arise in the Irish jurisdiction. We adopt a proactive approach to case management and work with all parties to find solutions through compromise, mediation or alternative dispute resolution and try to avoid becoming constrained by formal litigation. Where litigation is unavoidable, we will make all efforts to minimise the impact and to deliver results swiftly. We adopt a rigorous approach to ensure that a commercial and practical approach to case management is taken in line with your strategic objectives. We help insurers to manage their budgets and reserves and always deliver a “no surprises” service on costs.
OUR TRACK RECORD
- Recent instructions include advising on policy response and settlement of a High Court action for damages in excess of €11m against a firm of accountants in relation to alleged negligent investment advice.
- Advising in relation to a €30m+ claim against an architectural consultancy firm in respect of the alleged negligent design of the façade of a large apartment complex.
- Defending a Spanish engineering firm specialising in bridges and large scale structures, in respect of proceedings issued by the N25JV in relation to a world record bridge spanning the river Barrow, constructed as part of the N25 New Ross Bypass PPP Scheme.
- Instructed to assist a large firm of engineers in defending claims made against it in relation defects identified at forty two state owned schools in October 2018.
HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
- Our team understands the importance of efficiency, commerciality, and of the maintenance of the Insurer/Insured relationship during what can be a stressful time, and are particularly skilled at managing complex coverage disputes and legal claims to resolution through the use of ADR.
- We are particularly skilled at navigating issues which are specific to the Irish jurisdiction and advising Clients based outside of the jurisdiction, with the majority of our team having experience of practicing in this specialist insurance area outside of the Irish jurisdiction.
- Our team is on the cutting edge of the latest legislative and procedural legal developments and trends in the areas of professional negligence and professional indemnity insurance, and regularly present to Clients, Brokers, the Insurance Institute of Ireland and at the Law Society of Ireland on these topics.
Client Testimonials
What our clients say
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”‘DAC Beachcroft (DACB) has consistently demonstrated an ability to provide a high quality service from both a defence and coverage perspective. Both partners and associates always respond to queries raised in an efficient and timely manner. DACB provide interim fees in a clear and concise manner and provide all the necessary documents (fee notes) etc in order to discharge the payment.’
Legal 500 EMEA, 2023
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Louise O’Reilly is involved in both day-to-day and supervisory roles on complex IFL files, and has in-depth knowledge of the insurance landscape from a legal perspective. Mrs O’Reilly is always available to take a call and, if unavailable, returns calls and emails in a very responsive way.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2023
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”‘Very few firms in Ireland instil confidence when dealing with claims but DACB are a very safe pair of hands and have dealt with claims efficiently and quickly bearing in mind the delays of the Irish jurisdiction.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2022
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”An excellent all round firm that holds such strength and diversity within the group – Excellent use of team which brings for efficiency and productivity.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2022
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Qui sommes-nous ?
Pourquoi choisir DAC Beachcroft ?
Nous sommes un cabinet commercial à large assise, au service d'un grand nombre de secteurs, avec un solide héritage dans les domaines de l'assurance, de la santé et de l'immobilier. Nous combinons d'excellentes compétences juridiques et une expertise de pointe en matière d'exécution pour concevoir des solutions
qui répondent aux besoins de nos clients - souvent en utilisant intelligemment la technologie.
Nos secteurs
Assurance
DAC Beachcroft est reconnu comme un conseiller de premier plan sur le marché de l'assurance, et nous mettons l'accent sur les relations à long terme que nous établissons avec vous afin d'apporter une réelle valeur ajoutée à votre entreprise.
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Santé et soins sociaux
DAC Beachcroft est considéré comme le leader du marché dans la fourniture de conseils juridiques aux prestataires de soins de santé en matière de droit des sociétés, de droit commercial et de droit réglementaire.
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Spécialités sectorielles
Nous combinons notre connaissance approfondie du secteur avec une conscience commerciale astucieuse et une portée mondiale.
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Services financiers
Nous conseillons régulièrement des concepteurs et des fabricants de produits, des organismes professionnels, des détaillants, des distributeurs et des investisseurs en capital-risque souhaitant investir dans le secteur des services financiers.
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Immobilier
Avec 170 avocats, nous sommes l'une des plus grandes équipes juridiques du Royaume-Uni dans le domaine de l'immobilier. Notre vaste réseau nous permet d'accéder à des connaissances nationales, régionales et locales.
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Technologie
En tant que conseillers de longue date et de confiance dans le secteur des technologies, nous proposons des solutions pragmatiques et innovantes qui vous permettent de prendre des décisions éclairées sur la meilleure façon de maximiser votre succès.
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