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Arthur Cox

Professional Negligence

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The Arthur Cox Professional Negligence department is best known for the advice it provides to a range of professional indemnity insurers/Lloyds syndicates defending claims brought against accountants, architects, brokers, engineers, surveyors etc.

We also act for a number of financial institutions in claims against professionals.

As with other practice areas, the size of the firm permits the multi-fee earner resourcing necessary to cope with the ever-increasing demands of modern litigation.

Partner Chris Ritchie is well known for his work in insurance-funded cases of all descriptions but particularly professional indemnity where he has been repeatedly identified by legal directories for excellence. This team as a whole is well-respected and credible and has the expertise and size to deal with the full breadth of professional negligence cases.

Industries (6)

  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Insurance
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate

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Professional Negligence - Northern Ireland

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Arthur Cox advises on all aspects of professional negligence, mainly defending insurance companies and insured brokers, architects, accountants and surveyors. The firm works with banks on the full range of claimant matters and demonstrates notable experience in handling claims in the construction field involving negligent valuations, defective design and construction issues as well as claims against real estate agents.

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Work Highlights

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  • Arthur Cox advised Tokio Marine on a professional indemnity claim based upon alleged breaches of contract, negligence and negligent misstatement resulting in the insolvency of a firm of solicitors.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Chris Ritchie
    Chris Ritchie

    Chris Ritchie

    Chris Ritchie acts for both claimants and defendants on professional negligence matters. He is recognised for his work representing insurance companies, as well as banking and construction clients.

    • Chris Ritchie is an excellent litigator.

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  • David Black
    David Black

    David Black

    David Black is an experienced litigator with a track record of representing both claimants and defendants. He acts for major clients in the finance and accountancy sectors.
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