Steven Beahan

Q: How is your expertise recognised within the industry?

I have been recognised for my expertise by some of the UK’s leading independent legal directories: Named as a 'Notable Practitioner' - Chambers and Partners, 2021 Steven Beahan "has a tremendous amount of experience" - Legal 500, 2014 "Very pleasant to deal with, and efficient at case management." - Legal 500, 2013

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Business Services

Sheffield

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“Steven Beahan has a tremendous amount of experience"

Legal 500

I am a partner in our Business Services Group and head of the firm's market-leading Legal Expenses Insurance (LEI) team. I have more than 30 years' experience advising businesses, insurers and individual clients on a wide range of commercial and property-related disputes.

As a recognised specialist in legal expenses insurance, I have played a leading role in developing Irwin Mitchell’s national LEI offering and am passionate about helping clients access justice through innovative funding solutions. I work closely with insurers, brokers and commercial partners to deliver strategic dispute resolution services, combining technical legal expertise with a strong focus on achieving the right commercial outcomes.

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Sheffield
Riverside East, 2 Millsands, Sheffield, S3 8DT
0114 299 6003(Telephone)
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri: 7:00am–8:00pm

Sat - Sun - Bank Holidays: Closed
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What are your core areas of expertise and which clients do you typically advise?

My expertise and specialisms are:

Legal Expenses Insurance (LEI)
Commercial litigation
Property disputes
Contractual disputes
Alternative funding arrangements
Insurer and broker partnerships
Strategic dispute resolution
Business risk management
Leadership and operational transformation
Legal technology and AI adoption.

What recent successes have you achieved for your clients? (Can you share a few recent examples that best showcase your work?)

Recent cases include appearing in the Court of Appeal in one of the lead commercial insurance cases, Brown-Quinn & Another v Equity Syndicate Management Limited & Anor [2012] EWCA Civ 1633, and on the issue of the duties of a solicitor at a mediation in Frost v Wake Smith [2013] EWCA Civ 1960.

I also regularly act for major household and commercial legal expenses insurer customers and am a panel solicitor. I also frequently represent clients in the Court of Appeal.

What were the most significant matters or deals you have led on?

Significant matters I have led on include:

Advising on a contractual employment dispute involving share issues and bonus payments of around £4 million
Advising on contractual misrepresentation in respect of consultancy opportunities in the airline industry (c. £3m)
Advising on an architect’s professional negligence for defective scoping and supervision of works on high-value property (c. £1m)
Advising on and litigating a critical illness claim for a high-profile surgeon (c. £2m)
Cross-border dispute (financial services sector) for a well-known pension adviser

Defending a misrepresentation claim for a high-value property against international claimants.

How is your expertise recognised within the industry?

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