Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 3
Contact number
020 7242 1011Chambers Review
DAC Beachcroft has a well-resourced team with significant international capabilities that handles a wide array of work on behalf of a client roster that features major UK and global insurers. The team is highly knowledgeable in the property and casualty arena but also has a strong offering in areas such as renewable energy, product liability, technology and cybersecurity. Furthermore, the firm has notable experience handling complex coverage disputes and also represents clients in reinsurance matters.
Work Highlights
- DAC Beachcroft advised Allianz in proceedings seeking to establish that it wasn't liable for damage to a University building caused by the explosion of a World War II bomb.
Notable Practitioners
Chris Wilkes handles a broad array of contentious insurance and reinsurance matters. He has deep experience in both domestic and cross-border cases, with particular strengths advising on property damage, construction and product liability claims.
"Chris Wilkes is a specialist in the field and is a well-known lawyer."
Liam O'Connell is regularly called upon to advise on complex insurance and reinsurance disputes and offers particular expertise in professional indemnity claims.
"Liam is a collaborative and competent lawyer."
Nick Young heads the property insurance group at DAC Beachcroft and has considerable expertise in construction, engineering and property damage claims. He regularly advises on matters arising in the wake of catastrophic fires and explosions.
"He is enormously experienced and has excellent commercial judgement."
Julian Miller acts on behalf of insurers and reinsurers across a broad spectrum of disputes. He provides advice on coverage and claims concerning a range of policies, including those relating to construction, product liability and cyber insurance.
"Julian Miller is a well-known insurance lawyer who has a broad practice."
"He is a well-established and experienced insurance and reinsurance expert."
Duncan Strachan remains active assisting both insurers and reinsurers on complex mandates involving key Latin American markets, including Peru and Mexico.
"Duncan Strachan is great to deal with; he's knowledgeable, pragmatic and calm in difficult situations."