DAC Beachcroft LLP

Boasting one of the largest insurance teams in the UK, DAC Beachcroft LLP is well equipped to handle a wide range of contentious insurance claims. The London team is noted for its expertise in data protection and cyber, renewable energy, product guarantee and recall cases. Mark Kendall is head of the property and casualty insurance team, Patrick Hill leads the professional and financial lines insurance team, Liam O’Connell heads up the global practice and Helen Faulkner is head of the insurance sector. David Bear is the go-to for construction and engineering claims, while Julian Miller has been active in claims arising from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as well as the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Property expert Jon Ogle handles property claims and assists with policy coverage issues. James Deacon focuses on insurance coverage disputes involving material damage, construction and product liability. Other notable team members include aviation experts Alex Stovold and Anna Anatolitou; Ian Plumley, who handles international disputes; and Nick Young, who heads the property insurance service line and advises on crisis management issues following major losses.