DAC Beachcroft has appointed Tim Barr as a partner in its lawyers’ liability practice, based in London. Barr joins from WBD LLP, where he spent seven years as a professional negligence partner, and brings two decades of experience defending the legal profession.
Recognised by Chambers & Partners as a leading professional indemnity lawyer, Barr has advised many of the UK’s top 50 law firms on regulatory, disciplinary and risk-related matters. He also handles complex insurance coverage disputes across all lines of professional indemnity. Liam O’Connell, head of DACB’s Global London insurance and disputes practice, said: ‘Tim has a leading reputation… and will add considerable strength and expertise to our practice.’
Barr described DACB’s reputation in lawyers’ liability defence work as ‘market-leading’, adding: ‘This is an obvious move for me at this stage in my career… I look forward to working with the team to continue developing DACB’s reputation as the trusted advisor to the legal profession and its insurers.’
His appointment follows the arrival of partner Sam Kneebone in January, based in Bristol. DACB’s lawyers’ liability team operates across the UK, advising legal professionals in City, regional and international firms, as well as specialist partnerships.
