DAC Beachcroft is an international firm which services many leading insurers and underwriters worldwide. Sean McGahan leads the 'highly efficient' and 'always approachable' Belfast team. McGahan specialises in both short-tail and long-tail disease claims. Aisling Mellon heads the motor team and often leads on claims concerning high value traffic accidents. Catriona McCorry is the key contact for clinical negligence, while Louise Butler is well versed in casualty injury claims. Kevin O'Hagan specialises in assisting clients with personal injury claims which involve regulatory issues. Legal director Amanda McClimond is a strong performer in insurance panel clinical negligence matters.
Testimonials
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- ‘Very approachable and knowledgeable, you feel like you're in safe hands with them.’
- ‘Aisling Mellon is always available to support our teams and we have every confidence in the advice Aisling provides. It's clear that Aisling is an expert in the field, understand the opponents, and is fully up to speed on market developments.’
Key clients
- Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance LTD
- NFU Mutual Insurance UK
Work highlights
- Resolved a significant scarring case with an estimated value of £175,000 damages and costs inclusive for £97,500 damages and costs which represented a 45% saving on the potential value for a motor insurer.
- Resolved a complex personal injury claim for a leading motor insurer for £260,000 damages and costs, which represented a 52% saving on the claim's potential value.