Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance

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.

"DAC Beachcroft have a consistent track record and are a good firm with a nice bench."

"DAC Beachcroft are always reliable, offering quick and commercial advice."

DAC Beachcroft advised Allianz Insurance against Various Eateries, the owner of Strada and Coppa Club, in connection with a Covid-19 business interruption insurance claim.

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 is a good, longstanding lawyer in the market." "Chris is a big name in the construction reinsurance market."

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 very well regarded and he is good at what he does."

Nick Young has considerable expertise in construction, engineering and property damage claims. He regularly advises on matters arising in the wake of catastrophic fires and explosions.