Business Details
21 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Insurance Legal Services Across Ireland
Established in 2005 by Terence Lacey, we are a specialist insurance law firm with strategically placed offices in Dublin and Belfast. Our lawyers provide expert legal services across motor liability, public liability, employers liability, environmental claims, industrial disease claims, and catastrophic injury claims. With dual-qualified legal professionals and a focus on innovation, we deliver comprehensive legal solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the insurance industry. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our Lexcel accreditation since 2016 and recognition in The Legal 500 for insurance defence litigation.We combine deep understanding of regulatory frameworks with practical commercial advice to manage indemnity spend and ultimate costs for our clients. Our team's extensive experience in cross-jurisdictional matters and proactive approach to fraud detection ensures robust representation for insurers across the entire island of Ireland.
Services
Motor Liability
Public Liability
Employers Liability
Environmental Claims
Industrial Disease Claims
Catastrophic Injury Claims
Cradle to Grave Claims Handling
Investigation Services
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years' experience handling motor claims for insurers
- Our lawyers are dual-qualified in both Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland law
- We provide 24/7 emergency legal support for major incidents
- Our team includes specialists in cross-jurisdictional insurance litigation
- We offer bespoke training programs for insurance professionals
Associations and certifications
- Lexcel Accredited
What people say
Highly recommend
Brilliant service
Excellent company
5* service
Best in Belfast
Services
Motor Liability
We handle all aspects of motor liability claims for insurers across Ireland. Our expertise includes managing inflated credit hire charges, complex liability advice, fraud detection, and indemnity disputes. With declining road traffic accidents but rising claims, we provide robust defensive strategies and training to achieve prompt, cost-effective settlements while navigating evolving regulations like the Personal Injuries Judicial Guidelines.
Public Liability
Our public liability team defends personal injury and property damage claims for insurers and policyholders. We handle slips, trips, falls, and complex multi-party actions with pragmatic advice. With offices in both jurisdictions, we've built a reputation for resolving cross-border issues efficiently while providing strategic guidance on policy matters and recovery actions for our insurance clients.
Employers Liability
We specialise in employers liability claims across Ireland, advising insurers and corporate clients on health and safety regulations. Our team works with the Health and Safety Authority to resolve claims quickly while providing risk management training. We focus on understanding business operations to deliver clear liability opinions and defend claims related to workplace injuries and regulatory compliance.
Environmental Claims
Our environmental claims specialists handle hazardous substance exposure, contaminated land, and regulatory compliance matters. We defend environmental prosecutions, manage group actions for contamination, and advise on policy wordings covering property damage and environmental impairment. With increasing regulatory requirements, we provide strategic legal solutions for insurers facing complex environmental liability claims across Ireland.
Catastrophic Injury Claims
We manage catastrophic injury claims including brain injuries, amputations, and severe psychiatric conditions. Our strategic approach combines early expert input from medical professionals with industry coordination through FOIL Ireland. We maintain open communication with plaintiffs while leveraging our all-island experience to achieve fair resolutions efficiently, supported by our 24/7 emergency response capability for major incidents.
People
Terence Lacey
Founder
Established Lacey Solicitors in 2005 with extensive insurance law expertise. Recognised for strategic leadership in insurance defence litigation across Ireland. Maintains focus on client relationships and industry innovation.
Ruaidhri Austin
Solicitor
Award-winning property law specialist with multiple accolades including Silver at ESTAs NI Conveyancer Awards 2025. Handles personal injury claims with exceptional client care and communication skills across Belfast and Dublin offices.
Questions
What areas of law do Lacey Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in insurance defence litigation including motor liability, public liability, employers liability, environmental claims, industrial disease claims, and catastrophic injury claims across Ireland.
Do you handle cross-border insurance claims?
Yes, our dual-qualified legal professionals manage cross-jurisdictional insurance claims between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland with strategic expertise.
How do you handle emergency legal matters?
We operate a 24/7 emergency line providing immediate guidance and technical advice for major incidents with solicitors available across Ireland for on-site attendance.
What accreditations does Lacey Solicitors hold?
We have been Lexcel Accredited since 2016, demonstrating excellence in legal practice management and client care standards.
Do you provide training for insurance professionals?
Yes, we deliver bespoke training programs for insurers' staff on litigation matters in both Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland jurisdictions.
How do you handle fraudulent insurance claims?
We employ qualified private investigators across Ireland and use advanced detection methods to identify and manage fraudulent and exaggerated claims effectively.
