Beauchamps LLP frequently acts for large insurers in connection with coverage, liability, quantum and strategy. It has an established record in professional indemnity, public liability and employers' liability claims. Ciara Murphy heads the insurance dispute resolution team, which has landed recognition for its work in coverage disputes and claims against professionals working in the construction industry.
Testimonials
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‘Beauchamps are responsive and bring a keen sense of commerciality to handling claims.’
‘Ciara Murphy is very responsive and accommodating. She drives claims on to a resolution. She builds strong relationships with clients. Ciara is an excellent litigator. ’
‘Beauchamps has always provided a dedicated comprehensive and efficient legal service. In short, Beauchamps delivers a very dependable all round service. ’
‘My main contact within Beauchamps is Ciara Murphy, with whom I have an excellent working relationship.’
‘Great ability to take a high level view of insurer exposure and carefully measure required engagement, more often than than not resulting in timely and cost effective resolution.'
- 'Great emphasis placed on knowing their client, and the balance to be struck between insurer's preferred outcomes, insured's sensitivities and sound legal expectations.’
‘Ciara Murphy excels in her field. Her case analysis is superb, and always reflective of current law. Her client management skills are of the highest and most effective standard’
Key clients
- AIG Europe
- Allianz Global Corporate & Speciality
- Randal & Quilter Investment
- Ulster Bank Ireland
Work highlights
- Acted for Allianz Global Corporate & Speciality in bringing a successful strike out motion in proceedings against an insured solicitor arising from alleged negligence in handling prior proceedings regarding historic sexual abuse.
- Represented Allianz Global Corporate & Speciality in defence of an insured solicitor in proceedings issued by a former client concerning a multi-million euro mixed residential and commercial development.
- 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 its invasion of Ukraine.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ciara Murphy