DAC Beachcroft Dublin leverages the international firm's standing in the insurance sector and has one of the largest personal injury defence teams in Ireland, covering public, employers, product and motor liability claims. The office has also developed further expertise in travel claims defence and has built a counter fraud service for personal injury claims. It has an enviable and long list of insurance clients and has strong connections to London Market insurers. Louise O’Reilly is close London Market insurers and specialises in policy coverage and cyber, property, D&O and financial institutions disputes. Rowena McCormack and Aidan Healy are at the forefront of cyber breach response and data protection. Niamh McKeever is a prominent name in medical malpractice and clinical risk claims. John Sheehy is a leader in personal injury defence, with David Kennedy providing further expertise in this area.
Testimonials
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- 'Commercially minded and always available to discuss further.'
Key clients
- Zurich
- RSA
Work highlights
- Successfully defended Elis Textiles (insured by AXA XL) against a claim by a plaintiff who tripped on a mat delivered to the Mater Hospital, arguing that the hospital was liable under the Occupier's Liability Act 1995.
- Defended Decathlon Sports (insured by Zurich) against a defamation claim by a plaintiff alleging defamation by a security guard employed by Manguard Plus.