Accountants' Liability
We advise accountants, auditors, actuaries, tax advisers, insolvency practitioners, and their insurers on liability claims, regulatory investigations, and disciplinary matters. Our experienced team delivers sensitive, pragmatic, and strategic advice to manage risk, contain exposure and safeguard reputation.
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We specialise in defending professionals in liability claims, regulatory investigations, and disciplinary proceedings, including those brought by the Financial Reporting Council, ICAEW, and other regulators.
We advise on a broad spectrum of claims arising from audit, tax, and corporate valuation work, as well as allegations of wrongful or fraudulent trading and fraud. We also advise on mitigation strategies and emerging risks, including financial reporting, ESG, AI, data theft, and cybercrime.
Our clients range from the Big Four to mid-market and smaller firms. With a comprehensive network of offices across the UK, we tailor teams geographically to deliver commercially focused solutions. Our international reach and reputation means we are regularly instructed on high-value, complex claims in offshore jurisdictions including the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, BVI, and Caymans.
Featured experience
Audit negligence claims
Acting for firms facing audit negligence claims (values have exceeded £500m), often with international dimensions
FRC/ICAEW investigations
Representing firms and audit partners in a number of FRC and ICAEW investigations
Tax avoidance claims
Defending multiple multi‑million‑pound negligence claims involving tax avoidance schemes, including high‑profile film partnerships and property‑based structures
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What our clients say
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”‘Very strong professional negligence and professional discipline practice, with a particular experience of accountants' negligence and audit matters.’
Legal 500 UK 2026, Professional Discipline
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”‘One of the top professional negligence firms, particularly strong in audit negligence cases.’
Legal 500 UK 2026, Professional Negligence
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‘Richard Highley has all of the wisdom, maturity, experience and judgment to lead the defence of complex professional negligence matters. Julian Bubb-Humfryes is all over the detail.’
Legal 500 UK 2026, Professional Negligence
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”‘Extensive knowledge of statutory regulators and their procedures, combined with a pragmatic and empathetic approach, makes DAC Beachcroft a natural choice'
Legal 500 UK 2026, Professional Discipline
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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,
health and real estate. We combine excellent legal skills and cutting-edge delivery expertise to design
solutions that fit the needs of our clients – often involving clever uses of technology.
Insurance
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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Health and Social Care
DAC Beachcroft is regarded as market leaders in the provision of corporate, commercial and regulatory legal advice to healthcare providers.
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Real Estate
Our real estate lawyers support you through the full real estate development cycle, from acquisition to disposal. Working with clients in the private and public sectors, we deliver clear, practical advice that aligns with your commercial priorities and long‑term strategy.
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Financial Services
We regularly advise product designers and manufacturers, trade bodies, and retailers, distributors and venture capitalists looking to invest in the financial services sector.
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Technology
As long-standing and trusted advisers in the technology sector, we deliver pragmatic and innovative solutions that empower you to make informed decisions about how best to maximise your success.
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Industry Specialisms
We combine our in-depth sector knowledge with astute commercial awareness and global reach.
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