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Professional indemnity

DAC Beachcroft represents the interests of many of the leading professional indemnity insurers across the broadest possible range of professional liability.

We have acted for the market in some of the leading cases in this complex and diverse area of law and offer a comprehensive dispute resolution service at the highest possible level. We work with our insurer clients, their key brokers and insureds in risk assessment and improvement. Our legal service is complemented by or specialist claims handling service enabling us to offer a true cradle to grave professional indemnity claims service.

Acutely conscious of the reputational and financial impact professional negligence claims can have; we offer pragmatic and focused solutions tailored to the needs of our clients and the claims they face. Whether mediation, adjudication or litigation in the UK or overseas; we have the expertise and the resources to deliver results swiftly and effectively.

Our team deals with disputes involving all professions including:

  • accountants
  • adjusters
  • architects
  • barristers
  • claims management companies
  • computer and IT professions
  • educational institutions
  • emerging professions
  • engineers
  • financial institutions and investment advisors
  • insurance intermediaries
  • project managers
  • quantity surveyors
  • solicitors and licensed conveyancers
  • surveyors (valuation and building)

We also act on behalf of D&O insurers and advise on notifications dealing with directors' fraud and wrongful trading, as well as the duties and responsibilities of directors and non-executive directors and directors' disqualification.

We have an outstanding construction claims specialism which recognises the particular demands and complexities that construction claims frequently feature. Some of our lawyers have dual qualification in construction-based professions which enables a swift understanding of the underlying issues.

We strive to develop long-term and close working relationships with our insurer clients and their key partners and insureds through dedicated client relationship partners, personal service and highly interfaced IT systems. In building and maintaining these relationships we aim to deliver the best possible service in the sector.

What our clients say

"particularly noted for its expertise in claims arising from the financial services industry."
Chambers and Partners UK 2013 Edition Professional Negligence Bristol and surrounds"

The practice has a first-class reputation "getting quickly and efficiently to the heart of claims and providing consistently reliable and commercially astute advice." Sources praise the team's knowledge of the market and value the approachability of its constituent solicitors."
Chambers and Partners UK 2013 Edition Professional Negligence Leeds Bradford and surrounds

"Outstanding"
The Legal 500 2011

"They keep you advised of what's going on and listen to what you're saying." Chambers UK 2011

"Abundance of technical expertise" and a "pragmatic, professional approach."
The Legal 500 UK 2010

"Makes life easier, by getting straight to the real issues."
Chambers UK 2011

"Excellent on tricky issues as well as the day-to-day."
Chambers UK 2011

Key contacts:

  • Campbell, MarcusPartner

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Related sectors:

  • Construction
  • Financial services
  • Insurance
  • Real estate
  • Technology
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