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We act for the majority of major professional indemnity insurers with a client base equalling (and in most cases exceeding) that of our competitors.
The team has significant experience of acting for all "traditional" professionals including solicitors, barristers, insurance brokers, property managers, engineers, architects and design and build contractors.
The breadth of our client base and expertise means that we are regularly instructed on complex, multi- party, high-profile and high-value claims particularly against solicitors, insurance brokers and D&C Contractors.
We are also handling an increasing number of claims against "emerging" professionals including those in the media and IT sector. A number of these claims involve an international aspect and Harald Loeffler has specific experience in this area. He also heads up the firm's "German Desk".
In addition to handling the defence of claims, we are seeing an increasing number of coverage instructions notwithstanding the implementation of the Insurance Act 2015.
The Professional & Commercial Risk Practice Group is split into 3 clusters, Global (London and International), P&CR South (Newport and Bristol) and P&CR North (Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle). We work closely with our colleagues across the Group to ensure consistency and a joined up, specialist sector approach. We are also known for providing Partner led advice and for using proactive, decisive and cost effective strategies.
Chambers Review
DAC Beachcroft is notable for handling claims against legal, financial and construction professionals and for its impressive insurer client base. The firm works in emerging areas such as IT and media and advises on high-profile and international insurance-related disputes. Its clients benefit from a multi-jurisdictional network of professional and commercial risk experts.
Work Highlights
- DAC Beachcroft acted for an insurer to advise on an architects liability for multiple claims of defects in a hospital building.
Strengths
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"The team are able to provide technical legal analysis through their depth of knowledge resulting in commercial advice."
"The team are able to provide technical legal analysis through their depth of knowledge resulting in commercial advice."
Notable Practitioners
Manchester-based Ian McConkey is adept at acting for major insurers in negligence claims against their insureds and has a particular focus on the construction, legal and media sectors.
"An incredibly easy individual to work with, you can always pick the telephone up to him."
Tom Bedfordis known for his work representing solicitors in a wide range of claims as well as investigations and SRA proceedings.
"Tom is always requested by clients for doing a good job in the past."
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Members
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Clients
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Allied World Assurance Company
AmTrust
Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund
Liberty Specialty Markets
Markel
Mitsui
QBE
Tokio Marine HCC
Travelers
WRB Underwriting
XL Catlin
Zurich
Industries
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Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Financial Services
Insurance
Media
Software & Computer Services
Technology, Hardware & Electronics