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26 May 2021
Issue: 7934 / Categories: Legal News , Environment , Profession , Insurance / reinsurance
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DAC Beachcroft joins ClimateWise

DAC Beachcroft has become the first law firm member of ClimateWise, a global insurance industry collaboration committed to reducing the impact of climate change on society. 

Denise Eastlake, head of the DAC Beachcroft climate change desk, said: ‘We have increasingly been advising our insurance clients on the legal challenges arising from climate change, so by becoming members, we are practising what we preach.’

ClimateWise represents a growing network of more than 35 global insurance organisations, including (re)insurers, brokers, loss adjusters and industry bodies, helping them align their combined expertise in responding to the risks and opportunities of climate change.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors announces four promotions

NEWS
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Possession claims are entering a new digital era, with procedural traps awaiting practitioners who assume familiar rules still govern every step
A polished legal defence may owe more to artificial intelligence than legal merit—and creditors risk paying the price in delay and expense
An indemnity costs battle with a £20m gap could reopen an important question: what weight should an approved budget carry?
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