James Colville

Mr Colville, who will take up both posts in January, brings a wealth of experience, having qualified, trained, and worked in both England and Ireland with firms such as Greenwoods, Eversheds and DAC Beachcroft.

From 2010 to 2024, he was the head of DAC Beachcroft’s personal injury practice in Dublin, overseeing its growth to a multi-million euro team with over 30 team members.

His experience includes acting for clients defending medical negligence, professional indemnity, construction claims, and injury claims. 

Commenting on his appointment, Mr Colville said: “I am really excited to join DWF as the new head of insurance and managing partner in Dublin. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a talented team and contribute to the growth and success of the business.

“I look forward to using my experience in the insurance sector to deliver exceptional service to our clients and drive innovation in our practices.”

Matthew Doughty, CEO of insurance services at DWF, added: “We are delighted to welcome James to DWF. He is a very experienced defendant lawyer with an extensive network of contacts in both the Irish and London markets and beyond.

“His extensive experience and proven track record in building successful teams make him an invaluable addition to our business and we look forward to the exciting developments ahead under his leadership.”