DAC Beachcroft LLP has strong teams in a diverse set of areas, including cyber, construction, and technology, as well as niche areas such as event cancellation. The department consistently defends claims against other leading firms, and works for nearly all lead insurers, including Zurich, Chubbs and RSA. Liam O’Connell specialises in contentious insurance matters, including policy coverage analysis and domestic and international dispute resolution, while Patrick Hill has expertise in professional and financial lines, with a focus on cyber. Mark Roach has extensive experience in construction litigation, as well as in arbitration, adjudication, and mediation. Other notable individuals include Hans Allnutt, William Allison, and Richard Highley.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘A great team. The team have deep knowledge of audit negligence disputes.’
- ‘Real market experts on all areas of professional negligence. Particularly strong on solicitors claims.’
Key clients
- Zurich
- QBE
Work highlights
- Defended (successfully) a multi-million pound professional negligence claim which was brought against Clyde & Co solicitors in the High Court and in the Court of Appeal, with key judicial guidance given on the interpretation of release clauses in settlement agreements.
- Representing the accountancy practice Haysmacintyre LLP in a significant professional negligence claim concerning its audit work for Bonnier Books UK and subsidiaries.