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25 February 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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DAC Beachcroft—David Johnson

Partner joins claims solutions group

Global firm DAC Beachcroft has bolstered its claims solutions business with the appointment of partner David Johnson in the firm’s London office.

David joins from his former position of partner with Weightmans, where he served as head of political and markets advisory group; he also previously held the position of president of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers for the year 2013–14. He specialises in handling complex, large-loss and catastrophic injury cases, particularly those involving severe traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations and high-value fatal accident claims. 

Craig Dickson, CEO of DAC Beachcroft Claims Solutions, said: ‘We’re delighted to welcome David to the partnership, as we continue to grow our claims solutions business. His credentials are an excellent fit for us. His extensive experience of handling complex, high-value personal injury claims adds additional expertise to our nationwide complex and catastrophic injury group, while his knowledge of and insight into the wider civil reforms and other trends and issues affecting the insurance market dovetails perfectly with our advisory work for clients.’

David added: ‘DAC Beachcroft is second to none in terms of its strategic advice to clients around civil litigation reform. It is also a market leader when it comes to the handling of catastrophic injury claims. I am very happy to be joining the firm and I can see many exciting opportunities ahead.’

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