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15 June 2023
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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DAC Beachcroft—Andrew Burke

Complex injury partner joins DAC Beachcroft in Belfast

International law firm DAC Beachcroft (DACB) has welcomed complex injury claims specialist Andrew Burke as a partner in its claims solution group (CSG) practice in Belfast. Andrew has been a solicitor at Murphy & O'Rawe since 2000 and was made partner in 2008. Prior to this he was a barrister at the Bar of Northern Ireland.

Andrew has over two decades' experience in defending complex, high value personal injury claims, including public liability, employers' liability and road traffic accidents. He is also Law Society-accredited in Advanced Advocacy and a ranked lawyer in Chambers and Partners.

Sean McGahan, DACB's location head in Belfast said, 'I am delighted to welcome Andrew to DAC Beachcroft. His exceptional legal skills make him a valuable addition to our team and I am confident that his expertise will further enhance our capabilities in serving the needs of our clients and achieving their commercial objectives. My colleagues and I look forward to working closely with him and leveraging his skills to further drive success for our firm.'

Andrew added, 'As someone who has been in the legal industry for over 20 years, I am particularly thrilled to join a team that has been recognised in leading legal directory, The Legal 500, and also received rankings in Chambers and Partners. I look forward to contributing my expertise and collaborating with colleagues to further elevate the firm.'

DAC Beachcroft’s Claims Solutions Group is the market-leading claims law firm, providing specialist claims services to insurers and corporate clients. The Claims Solutions Group operates from 12 UK locations across England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland, employing over 1,000 people. 

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