About the sector

We have in-depth expertise in the complex area of professional indemnity, acting for several global insurance companies in defending solicitors, construction professionals, directors and officers, accountants, property professionals and in relation to cyber issues. We provide practical commercial advice to insurers and to the professionals we represent. Our policy is to resolve claims pragmatically through project management techniques while exploring all forms of dispute resolution.

Our Services

  • Coverage arbitration
  • Assessing liability and quantum
  • Project management of claims
  • ADR specialists: mediation, conciliation, adjudication and arbitration
  • Regulatory advice and legal assessor role
  • Representation at disciplinary proceedings

Our Experience

  • Acting for Insurers and their Insureds in solicitor claims ranging in value from €3m to €100,000
  • Acting for Insurers and their Insureds in architect claims ranging in value from €6m to €75,000
  • Acting for Insurers and their Insureds in engineer claims ranging in value from €5m to €75,000
  • Acted for directors and officers both in a direct capacity and when instructed by Insurers
  • Provided cyber response and fund tracing advice
  • Representing global insurers in insurance arbitration
  • Appointed mediator and arbitrator to 10 claims to date
  • Represented 25 x accountants before CARB
  • A regular speaker at auctioneer and valuer legal risk topics
  • Assisted with policy and endorsement drafting

Our Clients

We primarily advise global insurance companies and major insurers of professionals as well as professional regulatory bodies and professionals.

Your Contacts

Larry Fenelon

Partner & Head of Dispute Resolution

T: +353 1 639 3000

DDI: +353 1 632 3110

Email: ireland@ogier.com

Ronan McGoldrick

Partner & Head of Financial Services

T: +353 1 639 3000

DDI: +353 1 632 3116

Email: ireland@ogier.com

Elaine White

Partner

TEL: +353 1 639 3000

Email: ireland@ogier.com

Stephen O’Connor

Partner

TEL : +353 1 639 3000

Email: ireland@ogier.com