DAC Beachcroft LLP
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DAC Beachcroft LLP's London-based clinical negligence team sits within a large, nationally integrated practice. Led by Rachel Roberts-Jenkins, Hamza Drabu, and Simon Perkins, who oversee the health sector and medical malpractice service lines respectively, the team regularly advises NHS bodies, private healthcare providers, and major medical defence organisations across a broad range of complex and sensitive disputes. Now assisting the department as a consultant, Nigel Montgomery is also noted for his role in catastrophic injury claims alongside his involvement in group actions and NHS Trust work. Known for its strength in high-value and technically complex litigation, the group also advises on regulatory issues and emerging areas such as AI in clinical settings.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Simon Perkins oversees the team that I work with and he does a fantastic job at allocating claims within his team to individuals with the relevant skills and experiences, ensuring insurers are billed fairly and at the correct rates. Simon always makes himself available, whether it be via phone, video, or in person when needed.’
- ‘DAC Beachcroft have an extensive global offering which is well utilised by insurers who have a diverse book of business. They provide a consistent approach and are exceptional with their reporting and communication throughout the duration of a claim. DACB also provide training and learning opportunities to those within the market through specialised webinars and seminars which are very well received.’
Key clients
- NHS Resolution North Tees and Hartlepool NHS FT South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT Northumbria Healthcare NHS FT South Tees Hospitals NHS FT Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS FT Cumbria Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS FT Allied World Practice Plus Group Bupa-inc Bupa Dental Zurich Global Corporate Medical Defence Union QBE RSA MS Amlin Nuffield Bourn Hall Fertility Centre for Reproductive and Genetic Health One Stop Doctors Alliance Medical Indemnity Newline Care UK Cygnet Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS FT Dale Underwriting Everest Re Coverys Circle Health Group States of Jersey London Clinic THEMIS Care Fertility Group Priory Beazley NES Spire HCA International NHS England EUNA Connect Health NHS Resolution The Medical Defence Union Alliance Medical Indemnity Circle Health Group Zurich WRB Beazley HCA International Ltd Royal Sun Alliance CAN Hardy Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Devon Partnership NHS Trust Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Wye Valley NHS Trust Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Work highlights
Acting exclusively for NHS Resolution and its member Trusts on the high-profile pelvic mesh group claims, currently the largest group action against the NHS.