Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant - South West
What the Team is Known For
DAC Beachcroft has an excellent defendant-focused practice representing leading insurers in claims involving a range of professions, including those relating to the legal and construction sectors. The practice is aided by the firm's Specialist Claims Services, which provides outsourced claims-handling support to indemnity insurers.
Strengths
"Their level of service is high, they are always responsive to emails and appreciative of business needs."
"DACB partners are supported by some really excellent senior associates and claims are always well resourced."
Work Highlights
DAC Beachcroft defended London Market Insurers in a claim brought by a private debt platform alleging negligent valuation of a multi-use property.
Notable Practitioners
Marcus Campbell specialises in defending professional negligence claims on behalf of insurance brokers. He also advises clients on issues relating to D&O insurance. "Marcus is great."
Giles Tagg specialises in claims relating to construction, including those arising from design and engineering defects. "Giles is very thorough and responsive." "He has a lot of experience."
Phillip Roberts specialises in construction negligence cases and frequently defends architects, engineers and contractors. He is head of the specialist construction professionals team in the firm's Bristol office.
