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DAC Beachcroft expands Miami office with new insurance practice
11th March 2026
International law firm DAC Beachcroft has expanded its footprint in the United States by establishing a new Miami office and new insurance coverage teams in both Miami and Los Angeles. Joel McNabney, Partner and Audrey Goldman, Counsel, have joined the firm in Miami and are experts in insurance and reinsurance, advising ... Read the full article
Rise of GLP-1 drugs brings substantial litigation risk: DAC Beachcroft
18th December 2025
Law firm DAC Beachcroft warns of surging product liability claims that come with the rise of popular Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (or GLP-1s), drugs for obesity management. While drugs like Ozempic and Wegowy offer health benefits, their rapid adoption has sparked a wave of legal challenges in the United States, with ... Read the full article
PFAS litigation and regulation set for major shifts in 2026, says DAC Beachcroft
15th December 2025
International law firm DAC Beachcroft, known for its work across insurance, health, real estate and commercial risk, reports that 2026 is likely to bring significant developments in both PFAS-related claims and regulatory timetables. Their analysis points to rising legal exposure for manufacturers and more pressure on regulators worldwide to bring clarity ... Read the full article
Ultra-processed foods and microplastics, emerging liability risks for re/insurers: DAC Beachcroft
1st December 2025
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and microplastics are expected to become a source of liability risk for re/insurers, law firm DAC Beachcroft has highlighted in their latest predictions for 2026. The scrutiny and legal action over UPFs are projected to escalate in 2026, mainly driven by growing evidence linking UPFs to chronic diseases, ... Read the full article
Silent AI risks drive product development and reinsurance review: DAC Beachcroft
28th November 2025
The risk of silent AI is prompting insurers to update policy wordings, innovate products, limit riskier exposures, and review reinsurance arrangements to ensure these risks are adequately covered, according to law firm DAC Beachcroft. “Silent AI” refers to risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) that are neither explicitly included nor excluded ... Read the full article
DAC Beachcroft appoints Maria Cetta as Aviation Partner
30th January 2025
DAC Beachcroft, an international law firm, has announced the appointment of Maria Cetta as a partner in its aviation practice. Maria joins DAC Beachcroft from Clyde & Co, where she was a partner in its aviation liability practice for nearly 20 years. She became part of Clyde & Co following its ... Read the full article
DAC Beachcroft expands to the US with offices in New York and LA
17th December 2024
DAC Beachcroft, an international law firm, continues its global expansion with the launch of new offices in New York and Los Angeles, marking its entry into the US market, effective 1 January 2025. The new offices will combine insurance-focused teams from two US law firms, including four partners and 26 lawyers ... Read the full article
Proposals to develop a UK captive market will progress in 2025, says DAC Beachcroft
4th December 2024
According to analysts at international insurance law firm, DAC Beachcroft, proposals to develop a UK captive market are expected to progress further in 2025. Analysts noted that the new UK Labour government has signalled that it could be receptive to establishing a UK-domiciled captive regime. "The London Market Group (LMG), with the ... Read the full article
Insurance market expected to develop new forms of cover for war risks in 2024: DAC Beachcroft
19th January 2024
The insurance market is expected to continue developing new forms of cover for war risks throughout 2024, according to analysts from international insurance law firm, DAC Beachcroft. In a report released by the firm, analysts highlighted how insurance of war risks has been confined predominantly to marine and aviation hull, however ... Read the full article
DAC Beachcroft welcomes new partners and launches in Italy
6th February 2023
International insurance law firm, DAC Beachcroft has announced a number of new appointments and the opening of two new offices in Italy. In London, Insurance and Professional & Financial Disputes expert Simon Konsta of Clyde & Co has joined DACB as a partner, also taking on the role of International and ... Read the full article
DAC Beachcroft adds team of public sector liability specialists
19th June 2020
International law firm DAC Beachcroft has announced the appointment of a four-strong team of public sector liability specialists, including partner John Palmer, from DWF in London. Palmer will join DACB in September, while David Weir, a legal director who is joining DACB as a partner, started at the firm this month, ... Read the full article
DAC Beachcroft recruits Aviation partner from Clyde & Co
14th May 2020
International law firm DAC Beachcroft has announced the appointment of Alex Stovold as Aviation partner in its Global Insurance practice in London. Stovold will take up his position in July, arriving from Clyde & Co, where he also specialised in aviation work for insurers and reinsurers. His work has included a focus ... Read the full article
DAC Beachcroft to launch AI-powered motor liability tool
12th July 2019
International law firm DAC Beachcroft has worked together with insurtech start-ups Automated Insurance Solutions and Audatex on the development of an online artificial intelligence-powered tool able to quickly and consistently assess liability following a motor accident. The BAIL platform is accessed via a secure web portal and enables Insurers to answer ... Read the full article
DAC Beachcroft adds virtual crisis room to cyber breach response services
10th June 2019
International law firm DAC Beachcroft has enhanced its breach response services with the launch of a secure, virtual crisis room that enables businesses to communicate and share information confidentially in the aftermath of a cyber attack or data breach. Developed in partnership with British technology firm Pushfor, the DACB Situation Room ... Read the full article
DAC Beachcroft adds new Belfast office with McKinty and Wright deal
16th April 2019
International law firm DAC Beachcroft has announced that it plans to launch a new office in Belfast, Northern Ireland through the acquisition of the insurance business of McKinty and Wright. The deal is expected to complete in early July 2019 and will see up to 17 fee earners, including six partners, ... Read the full article
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