Insurance Litigation.

Expertise

Nathaniel Lacy LLP is a leading Irish law firm specialising in insurance litigation. We combine deep expertise with a commercial mindset to deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients

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Insurance litigation advice built around claims handling.

We work with insurers and claims professionals across a wide range of liability and coverage related disputes. Our role is to provide clear legal advice that supports practical claims decisions, protects our client’s position and keeps matters moving.

We understand the importance of early assessment, accurate reporting, proportionate strategy and commercial resolution. Where proceedings are necessary, we manage litigation with the structure and detail required at each stage.

Key areas of work.

  • Advising on public liability claims arising from accidents in public, commercial and private settings, including occupiers’ liability and alleged failures in maintenance, supervision or safety procedures.

  • Handling employer liability claims involving workplace accidents, manual handling incidents, alleged breaches of statutory duty and disputes concerning causation, liability and quantum.

  • Advising on motor claims ranging from straightforward road traffic accidents to complex disputes involving liability, fraud concerns, causation, indemnity and personal injury exposure.

  • Managing claims involving property damage, material loss and associated liabilities, including disputes arising from fire, flooding, structural damage and third-party loss.

  • Advising on policy coverage, indemnity disputes and reservation of rights issues, helping clients assess obligations, exposure and strategy at each stage of a claim.

  • Representing insurers and insured clients in defended litigation before the Circuit Court and High Court, with a focus on clear strategy, effective case management and practical resolution.

Our approach.

Early assessment

We help clients understand liability, exposure, evidential issues and the appropriate next step.

Clear reporting

We provide structured updates that support claims handling, reserve decisions and internal reporting.

Resolution-focused strategy

We consider settlement, mediation and litigation strategy in light of the commercial realities of each claim.

Related Expertise.

Mediation & Arbitration →
Complex Claims →
Indemnity Advisory →
Recovery →
Pre-Litigation →
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Key Contacts

Latest Insights.

Insights
Scrambler Bike Claim Dismissed
Scrambler Bike Claim Dismissed

Nathaniel Lacy LLP Managing Partner Nat Lacy successfully defended a High Court personal injuries claim arising from a crash involving a scrambler bike and a Kia Optima in Coolock, Dublin.

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Claim Dismissed at Circuit Court
Claim Dismissed at Circuit Court

Nathaniel Lacy LLP’s SIU team, headed by Donna Kerrigan, Partner, recently acted in the defence of Brady v Morgan, which came on for hearing before Judge Callan at Cavan Circuit Court.

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High Court Motor Claim
High Court Motor Claim

Nathaniel Lacy LLP acted on behalf of Redclick in a recently reported High Court motor claim involving an uninsured driver, catastrophic injuries and significant potential exposure.

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Need advice on an insurance litigation matter?

Nathaniel Lacy LLP advises insurers and claims teams across Ireland.

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