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DAC Beachcroft LLP acts for law and accountancy firms as well as international insurer brokers in a range of professional negligence claims. The team also encompasses expertise in construction, real estate, and technology matters. Liam O’Connell and Patrick Hill are at the helm. O’Connell has particular knowledge of contentious insurance matters, while Hill is a specialist in cyber risk issues. Richard Highley offers advice on civil fraud, regulatory matters, international disputes and professional negligence claims. Sarah Crowther routinely represents insurance brokers and lawyers, while Matthew Olorenshaw and Rebecca Austin specialise in construction-related claims. Philip Murrin handles insurance disputes and Parminder Badhan defends lawyers and accountants in a range of high-value claims. Julian Miller retired in 2024.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team as a whole is very well-balanced and very hard-working; applying great rigour to the analysis of materials and issues’
‘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.’
Key clients
- Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund
Work highlights
Represented Leading and Junior Counsel in the successful defence of a £23m claim alleging negligence by the barristers in their conduct of a s.994 Companies Act petition alleging unfair prejudice against their client, Denaxe Limited.