Property
We act for market leaders across sectors as diverse as commercial, residential, real estate, local authority, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, construction, energy and waste management. Our team is experienced in policy coverage disputes, subrogated recoveries, defence of property damage claims and reinsurance disputes.
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We have significant experience in handling our clients' full portfolio of claims, from attritional volume through to complex, high value and high profile matters. Recent examples include business interruption disputes arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic (including acting in all of the major test cases in this area), the Grenfell Tower fire and the Exeter University WWII bomb detonation.
Our team is well versed in working closely with adjusters and experts to provide major incident crisis management services.
Irrespective of the nature of the claim before us, our focus is always on giving advice that is commercial, cost effective and that aligns with our clients' approach to customer care.
The team is experienced in finding innovative and commercial solutions for our clients. From county courts to the Supreme Court, we have significant litigation experience, as well as running arbitration, mediation and other alternative dispute resolution procedures.
Featured experience
- COVID BI: We represented 2 of the 8 insurers in the FCA Test Case on COVID-19 business interruption and have been involved in all of the major subsequent litigation, including the £1bn Stonegate trial, Corbin & King v AXA, TKC v Allianz, Various Eateries v Allianz, Pizza Express v Liberty, Gatwick Investments v Liberty, International Entertainment Holdings v Allianz.
- We represent the main contractor in the Grenfell Tower enquiry and associated civil and criminal proceedings.
- We represented insurers in successfully arguing that losses arising out of the detonation of an old WWII bomb in Exeter were caught by a war exclusion.
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Construction and Engineering Disputes
Our dedicated property, construction and engineering insurance team is recognised as a leading market practice.
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Property Coverage and Liability
Our team is experienced across the full spectrum of insurance coverage and public liability work.
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Property Fraud
Our dedicated property fraud team supports you by identifying and defending fraudulent claims.
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Subrogated Recoveries
Our property insurance team has the deep-seated expertise to advise on any issue across this sector.
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Renewables
Our renewable energy experts understand the challenges facing those operating in this evolving industry and regularly advise on related highly complex insurance claims.
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Subsidence
Our insurance property experts have deep-seated expertise in subsidence issues in the sector.
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Third Party Property Damage
Our insurance property experts have unrivalled expertise in the sector and can support you across a wide range of claims.
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What our clients say
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”DAC Beachcroft provide a reassuringly competent and efficient service, which is consistent across all team members. Their multi-disciplinary experience is easy to access and their partners and associates are an excellent blend of professional, experienced and approachable.
Legal 500, 2023 UK Edition
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”Easy to work with firm who give solid advice and are always available.
Legal 500, 2023 UK Edition
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”Nick is very experienced and knowledgeable in this area.
Chambers 2023
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”Chris is excellent - very knowledgeable and experienced. He is unruffled by anything.
Chambers 2023
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Who we are
Why choose DAC Beachcroft?
We’re a broad-based commercial firm serving a wide range of sectors with a strong heritage in insurance,
health and real estate. We combine excellent legal skills and cutting-edge delivery expertise to design
solutions that fit the needs of our clients – often involving clever uses of technology.
Insurance
DAC Beachcroft is recognised as a pre-eminent advisor to the insurance market, and we place a strong emphasis on the long-term relationships we build with you so that we can really add value to your business.
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Health and Social Care
DAC Beachcroft is regarded as market leaders in the provision of corporate, commercial and regulatory legal advice to healthcare providers.
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Real Estate
Our real estate lawyers support you through the full real estate development cycle, from acquisition to disposal. Working with clients in the private and public sectors, we deliver clear, practical advice that aligns with your commercial priorities and long‑term strategy.
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Financial Services
We regularly advise product designers and manufacturers, trade bodies, and retailers, distributors and venture capitalists looking to invest in the financial services sector.
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Technology
As long-standing and trusted advisers in the technology sector, we deliver pragmatic and innovative solutions that empower you to make informed decisions about how best to maximise your success.
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Industry Specialisms
We combine our in-depth sector knowledge with astute commercial awareness and global reach.
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