Darren Goldthorpe is a solicitor with more than two decades of experience in occupational disease and industrial illness litigation, acting exclusively for defendant insurers, MGAs and self-insured organisations. His practice has spanned the full range of exposure-based claims – noise-induced hearing loss, HAVS, asbestos-related disease, occupational asthma and WRULD – across both live market and run-off or scheme of arrangement contexts. He has held senior roles at DAC Beachcroft, BC Legal and Kennedys, where he developed particular expertise in high-volume portfolio strategy, claims handling methodology and the management of complex legacy liabilities.

Throughout his career Darren has combined legal practice with a sustained interest in how technology can improve claims outcomes. He has been involved in the development of analytical and case management tools at each stage of his career – from early software for NIHL probability assessment and insurer reserving, through to AI-assisted approaches to medicolegal evidence analysis and litigation management. As Legal Director – Legacy at Pro Legal, he brings that combination of technical specialism and innovation focus to the development of Pro Legal’s legacy and run-off proposition.