Specialist Insurance
Our Specialist Insurance Team delivers high quality, bespoke advice across all FINPRO lines, representing the interests of many leading financial lines insurers by providing coverage and defence advices in the areas of Professional Indemnity, Management Liability, E&O, D&O, EPL, Cyber Risk and general Commercial Liability (incl. Product Liability) claims in Ireland.
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ContactsOur Specialist Insurance Team delivers high quality, bespoke advice across all FINPRO lines, representing the interests of many leading financial lines insurers by providing coverage and defence advices in the areas of Professional Indemnity, Management Liability, E&O, D&O, EPL, Cyber Risk and general Commercial Liability (incl. Product Liability) claims in Ireland. Our Specialist Insurance Team provides efficient, expert advice, tailored to the specific issues which arise in the Irish jurisdiction. We adopt a proactive approach to case management and work with all parties to find solutions through compromise, mediation or alternative dispute resolution and try to avoid becoming constrained by formal litigation. Where litigation is unavoidable, we will make all efforts to minimise the impact and to deliver results swiftly. We adopt a rigorous approach to ensure that a commercial and practical approach to case management is taken in line with your strategic objectives. We help insurers to manage their budgets and reserves and always deliver a “no surprises” service on costs.
OUR TRACK RECORD
- Recent instructions include advising on policy response and settlement of a High Court action for damages in excess of €11m against a firm of accountants in relation to alleged negligent investment advice.
- Advising in relation to a €30m+ claim against an architectural consultancy firm in respect of the alleged negligent design of the façade of a large apartment complex.
- Defending a Spanish engineering firm specialising in bridges and large scale structures, in respect of proceedings issued by the N25JV in relation to a world record bridge spanning the river Barrow, constructed as part of the N25 New Ross Bypass PPP Scheme.
- Instructed to assist a large firm of engineers in defending claims made against it in relation defects identified at forty two state owned schools in October 2018.
HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
- Our team understands the importance of efficiency, commerciality, and of the maintenance of the Insurer/Insured relationship during what can be a stressful time, and are particularly skilled at managing complex coverage disputes and legal claims to resolution through the use of ADR.
- We are particularly skilled at navigating issues which are specific to the Irish jurisdiction and advising Clients based outside of the jurisdiction, with the majority of our team having experience of practicing in this specialist insurance area outside of the Irish jurisdiction.
- Our team is on the cutting edge of the latest legislative and procedural legal developments and trends in the areas of professional negligence and professional indemnity insurance, and regularly present to Clients, Brokers, the Insurance Institute of Ireland and at the Law Society of Ireland on these topics.
Client Testimonials
What our clients say
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”‘DAC Beachcroft (DACB) has consistently demonstrated an ability to provide a high quality service from both a defence and coverage perspective. Both partners and associates always respond to queries raised in an efficient and timely manner. DACB provide interim fees in a clear and concise manner and provide all the necessary documents (fee notes) etc in order to discharge the payment.’
Legal 500 EMEA, 2023
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Louise O’Reilly is involved in both day-to-day and supervisory roles on complex IFL files, and has in-depth knowledge of the insurance landscape from a legal perspective. Mrs O’Reilly is always available to take a call and, if unavailable, returns calls and emails in a very responsive way.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2023
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”‘Very few firms in Ireland instil confidence when dealing with claims but DACB are a very safe pair of hands and have dealt with claims efficiently and quickly bearing in mind the delays of the Irish jurisdiction.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2022
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”An excellent all round firm that holds such strength and diversity within the group – Excellent use of team which brings for efficiency and productivity.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2022
Specialist Insurance key contacts
Louise O'Reilly
Partner
Dublin
Who we are
Why choose DAC Beachcroft?
We’re a broad-based commercial firm serving a wide range of sectors with a strong heritage in insurance,
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DAC Beachcroft is recognised as a pre-eminent advisor to the insurance market, and we place a strong emphasis on the long-term relationships we build with you so that we can really add value to your business.
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