Insurance partner Liam O’Connell is set to join DAC Beachcroft to lead its global insurance practice in London.
O’Connell is joining from Norton Rose Fulbright where he was a partner and head of the Europe, Middle East and Africa insurance claims team.
“Liam has one of the foremost reputations in the London insurance market and we are thrilled to welcome him to the partnership,” commented David Pollitt, managing partner of DAC Beachcroft.
“His outstanding track record in building an international business, combined with his exceptional connections across the London and international insurance market, makes him a perfect fit for the firm, as we continue to strengthen our market-leading global offering.”
O’Connell has acted for many of the leading global and London market insurers, advising on high-value complex coverage analysis for the market across professional indemnity, financial institutions, contingency; media tech, cyber, terrorism, property, and warranty and indemnity.
Helen Faulkner, global head of insurance at DAC Beachcroft, said: “Liam joins at a really exciting time for our business. We are continuing to build a strong collaborative team across Insurance responding to our clients’ needs and based on a strong financial platform and performance. Liam will play a leading role in spearheading further growth across key lines of our international insurance practice.”
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