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Clarke Willmott LLP

Professional Negligence: Mainly Claimant

UK Guide 2026 : South West

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Clarke Willmott LLP

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Professional Negligence: Mainly Claimant - South West

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Clarke Willmott has an outstanding reputation for claimant-focused work and is most frequently seen acting for corporate clients, private clients and trustees against a full range of professionals, including solicitors and construction professionals. The team's further focuses include acting for lenders in high-value claims against surveyors regarding complex commercial lending transactions. Its lawyers based in the firm's Bristol and Taunton offices are particularly adept at advising on multiparty actions.
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Work Highlights

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  • Clarke Willmott represented over 1,000 claimants who are former members of the British Steel pension scheme. The claim alleges that these claimants received negligent advice when they were encouraged to give up their British Steel defined benefit pension in favour of a personal pension.

Strengths

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  • Clarke Willmott is an excellent firm which gave very professional and expert advice.

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  • Clarke Willmott's team explained the complexities of the litigation process in a straightforward way to the clients.

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  • Clarke Willmott provides intimate detailed product knowledge and inside knowledge of highly complex negotiating structures.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alex Jakubowski
    Alex Jakubowski

    Alex Jakubowski

    Alex Jakubowski is highly adept at representing banks and financial institutions in property overvaluation cases, in addition to handling claims against construction professionals and solicitors. He is head of the firm's Bristol office.

    • We have found Alex Jakubowski to be knowledgeable, fully engaged and focused on finding a commercially appropriate solution.

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    • Alex Jakubowski is very good.

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South West

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    Alex Jakubowski

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