Bluefriars Group appoints Damian McPhun as Non-Executive Legal Director

Bluefriars Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Damian McPhun as Non-Executive Legal Director, further strengthening the firm’s senior advisory capabilities across the insurance and financial services sector.

Damian is Founder and Managing Partner of Edesia Law and brings more than 30 years’ experience advising on insurance, commercial litigation and professional indemnity matters.

Throughout his legal career, Damian has held senior roles at a number of established law firms, including Beale & Company, Barlow Lyde & Gilbert, Halliwells LLP and Taylor Wessing. His experience spans insurance and commercial disputes, professional negligence claims, regulatory matters and coverage issues.

David Plummer, CEO of Bluefriars Group, commented:

“We are so grateful to David Coupe for the time he has spent guiding us through the complex legal landscape for regulatory hosts and incubators.

David has decided to take a break from the board but will continue as an external advisor. We are pleased that Damian McPhun has agreed to join us as a non-executive to provide legal support going forward”.

Damian McPhun added:

“I am delighted to be joining Bluefriars Group as Non-Executive Legal Director. I have worked with the business for a number of years and have been impressed by its professionalism and commitment to clients. I look forward to contributing at board level and drawing on my experience to support the Group and its clients as the business continues to develop.”

Damian’s legal and regulatory expertise further enhances Bluefriars’ ability to support clients through the complex commercial and structural considerations involved in launching, scaling and developing insurance businesses, adding further senior expertise across regulation, governance and legal matters.