Robinshaw and Farooqi, who previously led the advocacy business at DWF, joined with a mandate to create and develop the advocacy service at DAC. They will be building a team of barristers, solicitor advocates and advocates.
They will initially focus on insurance disputes with a view to expanding the range of subject matter at a later stage.
The duo said: ‘Mind sets and approaches are shifting; discerning clients are increasingly searching for innovative, accessible and complete solutions when instructing their lawyers.
‘While retaining independence when delivering robust advice we believe, and have seen over the last decade, that greater collaboration between solicitors and counsel creates a modern and accessible service that clients value.’
DAC managing partner David Pollitt said the firm would be able to offer clients ‘a one-stop shop for their litigation and dispute resolution needs’.
