DAC Beachcroft promotes Kate Sheppard to legal director in Dublin

DAC Beachcroft promotes Kate Sheppard to legal director in Dublin

Kate Sheppard

DAC Beachcroft has promoted Kate Sheppard to legal director, further strengthening the firm’s presence in Ireland and reflecting its continued investment in its Dublin team.

A highly experienced insurance disputes lawyer, Kate specialises in personal injury defence litigation, advising insurers, public bodies and other organisations on a broad range of complex claims. She also has significant expertise in managing multi-party litigation.

Kate qualified as a solicitor in 2009 and joined DACB’s Dublin office in 2013. Since then, she has played a key role in supporting clients across the insurance sector, building a strong reputation for delivering practical, commercially focused advice on sensitive and high-value matters.

Her promotion reflects both her individual achievements and DACB’s commitment to recognising and developing talent within the firm.

Kate commented, “Throughout my career at DAC Beachcroft, what has always stood out to me is the firm’s collaborative culture and the opportunity to work with talented colleagues across different teams and jurisdictions. I look forward to continuing to support our clients and contributing to the continued success of the business in Ireland.”

Rowena McCormack, practice head at DAC Beachcroft Ireland, said: “Kate’s promotion is richly deserved and is testament to the impact she has made for our clients and the wider firm. Her appointment to Legal Director underlines our commitment to investing in talented lawyers who will help drive our continued success.

“Ireland remains an important market for DAC Beachcroft and we continue to grow our capabilities to meet evolving client needs. As part of our international insurance practice, our Dublin team combines deep local expertise with access to specialist colleagues across the UK and wider global network. Kate will play an important role in strengthening those connections, supporting our clients and helping us build on the strong foundations already in place.”

For further information visit: www.dacbeachcroft.com

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