Dillon Eustace has a broad-based insurance practice covering product liability, motor, personal injury, D&O, business interruption and professional indemnity claims, along with aviation and marine cases. It has remained active in coverage claims in the aviation and other sectors, and continues to be rated for professional indemnity and personal injury matters. The regulatory group has a fine record in business and product launches, regulatory approvals and compliance. Head of the financial regulation practice, Keith Waine is a prominent figure in regulatory issues in the insurance sector, including third party administration arrangements, fitness and probity, corporate governance, anti-money laundering, and data protection. Paul Breen heads the litigation and dispute resolution department and has a long track record in policy coverage, motor claims, employers liability, public liability and product liability. Peter Bredin, John O’Riordan and Rachel Halligan are rated for contentious matters, including large coverage disputes.
Testimonials
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‘Very engaged with clients - understand the self insured model better than most panel solicitors.’
‘Paul Breen - excellent solicitor - very personable with clients and practical when it comes to dealing with claims. Has a broad knowledge of many industries which is vital with our broad client base. A very safe pair of hands.’
‘Speed of response and ability to keep things simple.’
‘Paul Breen. Always approachable and gives advice in a detailed but straightforward manner. Has excellent contacts and gets straight to the point and moves things forward without having to be chased.’
Key clients
- Motor Insurance Bureau of Ireland (MIBI)
- RSA
- AXA Insurance
- Aviva
- Allianz
- FBD Insurance
- AIG
- AON
- Amlin
- Travelers
- Liberty Insurance
- Irish Public Bodies (IPB)
- VERA Financial
- AXA MPS
- Darta Saving Life Assurance (Allianz)
- Starr Europe
- Global Aerospace Underwriting
Work highlights
- Acred for various Lloyds insurers in the defence of commercial court proceedings brought by aircraft lessors Avolon, CDB Aviation, and the joint liquidators of GTLK Europe, each alleging an entitlement to insurance cover for aircraft allegedly lost following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent sanctions imposed on Russia.
- Advised insurers in relation to several high value claims made by large businesses in relation to business interruption losses linked to the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Acted for Tailored Finance and its shareholders on its sale to NFP.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Breen, Keith Waine