It consists of a worldwide network of lawyers who are both experienced and knowledgeable in both diving practice (being divers themselves) and diving law.

This Network results from the sharing of ideas between Prof. Marroni, DAN Europe President and Me. Jaeck, a French barrister and DAN Europe member, that DAN – already offering for a long time the highest level of medical assistance possible to its members - should be able to offer the highest level of legal assistance when it is needed. After one year of work, with the complete involvement of DAN Europe’s teams, and its Legal Office, this idea is now a reality.
 

How does it work?

A DAN Europe Member has the possibility to call on DAN Europe to provide him/her with legal assistance. He/she will be able to choose from a list of selected, suitably qualified and experienced lawyers who practice as close to him as possible. Further assistance will also be provided by the sending of an expert investigator on the site of the incident in order to ensure that all the evidence and statements are collected and recorded.
DAN members can call the emergency hotline and be connected to the legal hotline, where they can present the facts of an incident in real time to a legal professional who will then evaluate the need for immediate action and advise the member accordingly. Members will also be guided on the best way to react – from a legal point a view - when an accident occurs to ensure that no important detail is lost. Such as recording statements from witnesses containing all the relevant details and proper storage of any equipment involved in the incident.