Press releases

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DAC Beachcroft Volunteers Support Give & Gain Day in Bristol

24 May 2013

More than 60 staff from international law firm DAC Beachcroft have taken part in Give & Gain Day, an initiative of Business in the Community (BITC), which saw teams of volunteers join forces on a range of projects for community organisations across the UK.

DAC Beachcroft Completes Record Acquisition for Curo in Bath

21 May 2013

International law firm DAC Beachcroft has advised Curo on one of the most significant acquisitions ever undertaken by the leading social landlord in a deal set to provide 700 new homes in Bath.

DAC Beachcroft Launches ‘Accident Zone’ Training Tool

13 May 2013

International law firm DAC Beachcroft has devised an innovative motor accident reconstruction training tool, complete with road layouts and miniature cars, vans, lorries and emergency vehicles.

DAC Beachcroft Lawyer Calls For Campaign To Demystify Social Care Funding Changes

8 May 2013

A leading health lawyer at international law firm DAC Beachcroft has called for a government campaign to help demystify changes to the delivery and funding of social care outlined in the Queen's speech today (Wednesday 8 May).

DAC Beachcroft Intellectual Property Expert On Queen's Speech

8 May 2013

The Government has announced that there is to be a new Intellectual Property (IP) Bill that 'will make it easier for businesses to protect their intellectual property' in The Queen's Speech today (Wednesday 8 May 2013).

DAC Beachcroft Dublin Achieves First-Rate Results In Chambers Europe 2013

8 May 2013

The Dublin arm of international law firm DAC Beachcroft has achieved outstanding results in Chambers Europe with four of its experts obtaining leading lawyer status and its insurance team receiving 'unanimously positive feedback'.

DAC Beachcroft Announces Partner Promotions For 2013

1 May 2013

International law firm DAC Beachcroft is pleased to announce the appointment of five new partners with effect from 1 May 2013, taking total partner numbers to 247.

Danny Gowan, Former DAC Senior Partner, Retires After 30 Years Of Service

1 May 2013

Yesterday (30 April), Danny Gowan, former Senior Partner of Davies Arnold Cooper (DAC), retired from the partnership after 30 years of service to the firm. He will continue as a part-time consultant for some of his existing clients and to maintain a number of important relationships for the business.

DAC Beachcroft Research Reveals Amendment To TUPE Test Favoured Over Repeal

30 April 2013

New research by international law firm DAC Beachcroft has revealed that the large majority of employers responding to a survey believe it would be better to amend the service provision change test in TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006) rather than repealing it.

DAC Beachcroft Expert Considers Caldicott's Long-Awaited Report

29 April 2013

Dame Fiona Caldicott's long-awaited report on patient confidentiality: "Information: to share or not to share" was published on Friday (26 April).

DAC Beachcroft Launches New Construction and Engineering Practice With Senior Appointment In Newcastle

29 April 2013

International law firm DAC Beachcroft is to launch a Construction and Engineering practice in Newcastle with the appointment of top-ranked Partner, Roddy Gordon.

Would a General Strike Be Illegal - Expert Comment from our Employment and Pensions Group

29 April 2013

Nick Chronias, Partner in the Employment & Pensions group and industrial relations expert at international law firm DAC Beachcroft, has issued some expert guidance about the legal implications of a potential general strike in the UK.

DAC Beachcroft Acquires Leading Professional Indemnity Team in Newport

18 April 2013

International law firm DAC Beachcroft has added a top-rated Professional Indemnity team in south Wales, led by Partner Clare Hughes-Williams.

Intellectual Property 'Groundless Threats' Actions To Be Tackled By Government

17 April 2013

The Law Commission's consultation paper issued today (17 April) at last admits the notorious problem area of 'threats' where Intellectual Property (IP) rights owners, lawyers and others can themselves be liable simply for writing letters that set out legal claims for infringement of certain IP rights.

University of Law, Manchester, Wins DAC Beachcroft 2013 Mooting Shield

10 April 2013

The fourth DAC Beachcroft Mooting Shield competition has been won by a team from The University of Law in Manchester.

DAC Beachcroft Reappointed to North of England NHS Legal Panel

2 April 2013

The Health and Social Care team of international law firm DAC Beachcroft has been reappointed to the panel of North of England NHS Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC).

DAC Beachcroft Health Expert Examines What The First Weeks Hold For CCGs

2 April 2013

The long-awaited, major NHS restructure under the Health and Social Care Act was finally implemented this week.

DAC Beachcroft Leeds Secures Place In The Prince's Trust Million Makers Final

22 March 2013

A team of employees from international law firm DAC Beachcroft has won a competition by raising the most money in Yorkshire and the Humber for youth charity The Prince’s Trust, securing a place in the national final on Tuesday 26 March at London’s Leicester Square Odeon.

DAC Beachcroft Expands Global Footprint With New Associations In Colombia and Malaysia

20 March 2013

International law firm DAC Beachcroft has significantly expanded its global footprint after sealing new associations with partner firms in Colombia and Kuala Lumpur.

DAC Beachcroft Expands Global Footprint With New Association In Colombia

20 March 2013

International law firm DAC Beachcroft has significantly expanded its global footprint after sealing a new association in Colombia.