Beauchamps LLP is developing ever-stronger connections to Ireland and London-based market insurers and brokers, which have afforded it a growing number of high-value and large-scale engagements, including Commercial Court proceedings relating to the impounding of aircraft following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The firm is also rated for professional indemnity, particularly defending claims against solicitors. Ciara Murphy leads many of the firm’s key engagements, with Emma Keegan providing further senior-level support.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Beauchamps insurance practice stands out by providing a service which secures confidence from the insured at the earliest stages, and balances the wishes of the insured with the required outcome for the insurer, in a manner that keeps all informed and engaged and delivers for all stakeholders.’

  • ‘Ciara Murphy, partner, commits herself to understanding the brief from all angles, and ensures that each file is given the attention required until the outcome is achieved.’

  • 'Very knowledgeable and accessible team who are always focused on a clear defining strategy to bring our cases to a satisfactory conclusion for us and our clients. They have onboarded new procedures, which our clients require from a reporting perspective for the management of their cases, without hesitation and with great results.'

  • 'We work with Ciara Murphy, partner, who is always available to assist and to advise in relation to complex litigated matters. The turnaround time in providing advice is excellent on what can be very complicated matters.'

Key clients

  • Allianz Global Corporate & Speciality
  • Grant Thornton
  • AIG Europe SA
  • Randal & Quilter Investment Holdings
  • Ulster Bank Ireland DAC

Work highlights

  • Acted for AIG Europe in defence of a number of Commercial Court proceedings by Irish-based Aircraft Lessors concerning the impounding of aircraft in Russia following is invasion of Ukraine.
  • Represented Allianz Global Corporate & Speciality in defending an insured solicitor in proceedings, in which his former client claimed that he allowed a deadline to expire and failed to serve legal proceedings on time.
  • Acted for Allianz Global Corporate & Speciality in the defence of an insured solicitor in proceedings issued by a former client concerning a multi-million-euro mixed residential and commercial development.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ciara Murphy, Emma Keegan