Insurance: Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Ireland
Band 1
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+353 21 480 2700About
Provided by RDJ LLP
RDJ has one of the most active and highly respected insurance practices in the Republic of Ireland and have been providing legal advice to Irish and London market insurers for over 40 years. They have longstanding and extensive experience of acting for insurers in the areas of casualty and liability claims, professional indemnity, and coverage issues across a broad range of industries. They regularly advise insurers on policy interpretation, policy mediation and arbitration disputes. Our team handles disputes coming before the Courts at all levels, from the District Court to the Supreme Court.
The firm has a significant practice in the area of professional indemnity and are widely regarded as one of the most significant service providers in this field in Ireland.
Chambers Review
RDJ acts for an enviable client list of Irish and international insurers on the defence of claims arising under both employers' and public liability claims, and motor and professional indemnity policies. The law firm attracts particular attention for its experience in the defence of claims filed against insured solicitors, architects and other professionals. It also advises on coverage issues concerning business interruption and all-risk insurance policies. Clients benefit from the firm's nationwide network of offices in Cork, Galway and Dublin.
Work Highlights
- RDJ represented RSA in a policy interpretation dispute with Zurich concerning motor insurance and employers' liability insurance.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"RDJ demonstrates attention to detail and an ability to move cases ahead."
"They are an excellent firm which provides first-class advice."
"The team stays on top of issues and maintains communication with the client to ensure all matters are dealt with in an optimal way."
"RDJ demonstrates attention to detail and an ability to move cases ahead."
"They are an excellent firm which provides first-class advice."
"The team stays on top of issues and maintains communication with the client to ensure all matters are dealt with in an optimal way."
Notable Practitioners
Donal Twomey attracts particular attention for his work on the defence of professional indemnity claims, particularly acting for the insurers of architects and solicitors.
"Donal Twomey provides an excellent service in a timely manner and gets the results."
Jamie Olden is well reputed for his handling of business interruption and damage claims. He also assists clients with professional liability disputes.
Peter Lennon is a popular choice with clients from the aviation sector for advice on contentious matters around insurance policies, including all-risk insurance.
Uilliam Ó Lorcáin often acts for insurers on property damages claims.
"Uilliam Ó Lorcáin is very client-focused and has a commercial sense when it comes to litigation."
"He is practical and extremely energetic."
Ranked Lawyers at
RDJ LLP
Ireland
Members
Provided by RDJ LLP
Brendan O'Connell
Damian Doyle
Head of Department
Donal Twomey
Imelda Tierney
Jamie Olden
Marianne Lonergan
Mary Purtill
Padraic Brennan
Peter Groarke
Uilliam O' Lorcain