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Charles Russell Speechlys

Professional Negligence

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Charles Russell Speechlys

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Professional Negligence - The South

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Charles Russell Speechlys has a notable reputation for claimant work, frequently advising private clients on claims against solicitors and construction professionals including engineers, contractors and architects. The team in Guildford regularly advises on professional negligence claims arising from trusts and probate matters. The firm offers further expertise across the financial services sector.
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Work Highlights

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  • Charles Russell Speechlys represented 97 claimants in group litigation against lawyers involved in "off plan" property investments that amounted to an unlawful collective investment scheme.

Strengths

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  • As they’re excellent in their chosen fields, they work brilliantly as a unit.

    Professional Negligence respondentUK

  • CRS provide clear advice and are responsive and thoughtful. The ability to think of different angles helped us stay focused.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Joe Edwards
    Joe Edwards

    Joe Edwards

    Joe Edwards is a partner specialising in property disputes. His professional negligence experience includes leading large group litigations against professionals involved in collective investment schemes, as well as challenging disputes relating to property sales.

    • Joe Edwards is a real star with a brilliant grasp of the law, and is someone who gets in the trenches.

      Professional Negligence respondentUK
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