DAC Beachcroft LLP
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The leading clinical risk team at DAC Beachcroft LLP is well-regarded for defending GPs and NHS trusts in a range of high-value claims, including high-profile group actions and appellate cases before the Supreme Court. A longstanding NHS Resolution panel firm, the Bristol offering also features a dedicated medical malpractice team, acting for insurers and independent provider insureds. Rachel Roberts-Jenkins acts as the firm’s national cluster head for clinical negligence, while insurance law-expert Simon Perkins leads the medical malpractice team. Hannah Volpe leverages specialist expertise in hospital acquired infection and MRSA acquisition claims, while Nigel Montgomery has a longstanding reputation for group actions and catastrophic injury work. Stuart Wallace is a key name for clinical negligence litigation concerning birth, brain and spinal injuries.
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Testimonials
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- 'Very strong team who always act in their client's interests, with commerciality. The strength in depth is notable.'
- ‘DAC Beachcroft are the best of the group of firms undertaking NHS Resolution-funded defendant clinical negligence work. They are well-prepared, they are pragmatic, but prepared to fight where appropriate.’
Key clients
- NHS Resolution The Medical Defence Union The Dental Defence Union Zurich Beazley Royal Sun Alliance University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust North Bristol NHS Trust Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Markel Corvelia Harley Medical Alliance Medical Indemnity Optical Express 4 Ways Healthcare QBE BUPA Dental and Care Homes Telemedicine Clinic Ltd WRB Underwriting Berkshire Hathaway Allied World Assurance Company HCA International Ltd CNA Hardy
Work highlights
Defended a claim (successfully) to trial on grounds of fundamental dishonesty.