DAC Beachcroft LLP

Highlighted as ‘reliable, highly knowledgeable and approachable,’ DAC Beachcroft LLP’s extensive team of specialists acts for leading professional and financial risk insurers, while maintaining a particularly strong reputation in the education sector. Key figures include Marcus Campbell, who oversees the Bristol professional risk practice; Caroline Cherry heads the specialist claims handling unit; Charlie Bending is joint-head of the firm’s national surveyors service line, advising leading property consultants; Graham Briggs is responsible for the firm’s national D&O line; and Rebecca Smith helms the accountancy and actuarial service line. Andrew Crocombe, head of the specialist educations claims team, is described as a ’stand-out partner’, supported by senior associate Becky Lea. Regulatory expert Sam Kneebone joined the firm from RPC in January 2025.