Dillon Eustace fields a large specialist insurance team with strong expertise in product liability, D&O, motor, business interruption and professional indemnity claims, along with aviation and marine cases. The team has worked intensively in representing aircraft lessors seeking insurance cover for lost aircraft after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The firm also has an established insurance regulatory group, which is especially active in business and product launches, and regulatory approvals. Keith Waine is a key figure for insurance regulatory matters, with Peter Bredin, John O’Riordan and Rachel Turner rated for contentious insurance.
Testimonials
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‘Great understanding of how the legal system operates in Ireland.’
‘Paul Breen. Keeps things simple and gives practical advice.’
Key clients
- Motor Insurance Bureau of Ireland (MIBI)
- RSA
- AXA Insurance
- Aviva
- Allianz SE
- FBD Insurance
- AIG
- AON
- Amlin
- Travelers
- Liberty Insurance
- Irish Public Bodies (IPB)
- VERA Financial DAC
- AXA MPS
- Darta Saving Life Assurance DAC (Allianz)
- Starr Europe
- Global Aerospace Underwriting
Work highlights
- Acted for the “all risks” insurers of aircraft leasing firms Avolon and CDB in the defence of proceedings in which those firms allege that a number of aircraft have been detained in Russia and lost for the purposes of their insurance cover following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and sanctions against Russia.
- Advised insurers in relation to several high-value claims made by some large businesses for losses made under business interruption policies in connection with Covid-19.
- Acted for Tailored Finance Limited and its shareholders on its sale to NFP.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Breen, Keith Waine