RDJ LLP has one of the largest insurance teams in the market, recognised especially for its dedication to the professional indemnity field, along with further casualty and liability claims in multiple sectors. It has more than 40 partners operating in the area. The firm acts for a multitude of international insurers in professional indemnity claims, along with the State Claims Agency, local authorities and a number of self-insured entities. Richard Martin is at the forefront of professional indemnity and coverage disputes. Head of the Dublin office Jamie Olden is another senior professional indemnity specialist, while Donal Twomey is a key figure for claims against construction professionals. The firm remains close to the London insurance market, with Uilliam Ó Lorcáin a key contact for London-based clients.
Testimonials
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‘Uilliam Ó Lorcáin handles most matters himself but is able to call on the assistance of team members as required.’
‘Uilliam Ó Lorcáin provides an excellent, efficient, knowledgeable and highly professional service.’
‘RDJ are generally just very commercial and easy to deal with. Strong on defence professional indemnity, media claims and cyber claims. Also on policy coverage. Compared to some other (international) firms I've dealt with, they have a good handle on proportionality on costs and matching the lawyer with the experience commensurate with the value of the claim. Partners across different practice areas collaborate together (no silos). They work as a team.’
‘I work regularly with Uilliam Ó Lorcáin who is extremely personable, with excellent experience on professional indemnity claims. He is very commercially savvy and demonstrates a keen focus on strategic resolution of a claim. He's an excellent negotiator and I trust him to get the deal done with our best interest in mind.’
'Uilliam O'Lorcain deals with our IFL files and provides detailed advice and recommendations on a number of complex files. Uilliam is very engaging and responsive to queries that have been raised. Uilliam has particular expertise in complex coverage aspects and it is always re-assuring to speak to him to try and resolve such issues he has been instructed on.'
'Mary Purtill manages a particularly large casualty account and is very responsive to queries raised by both insurer and client. Mary provides all the necessary information to allow both insurer and client make informed decisions in real time.'
'RDJ offer an excellent service in both the IFL and casualty lines of business. RDJ are always responsive to queries raised and provide detailed advice to help secure solutions to complex insurance matters.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Uilliam Ó Lorcáin