The team at DAC Beachcroft LLP, praised by clients for its ‘excellent technical expertise’, handles a varied caseload of D&O claims and cases arising out of regulatory breaches and contractual disputes. Practice head Ian McConkey is well-known for his broad knowledge of professional negligence claims against brokers, solicitors, and construction professionals. Joining the Manchester team from the firm’s Bristol group, Tom Bedford primarily represents solicitors in professional disciplinary proceedings and investigations, and civil claims. The ’highly competent‘ Katy Giles stands out due to her strong knowledge of claims against legal professionals, including barristers.
Testimonials
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‘I have worked with Tom Bedford and always trust that a claim will be in safe hands when he is instructed. He can deal with complex matters in way which makes them seem much simpler and is very good at finding resolutions quickly.’
‘A team with both excellent technical expertise and the ability to provide a sensible commercial strategy.’
Key clients
- QBE European Operations
- Travelers Insurance Co Limited
Work highlights
- Advising on the liability of an architect for multiple claimed defects at a new build hospital.
- Instructed by Great Lakes Insurance SE and its law firm insured on the defence of a multi-party claim arising from the fraudulent sale of a property, dealt with by another firm, to the insured's client, which then sold the property on.