UK Guide 2026 : South West
Ranked Individuals
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CMS has a solid defendant practice with a distinct presence in the market, handling claims against insurance brokers and construction professionals. The firm has further expertise in defending accountants, solicitors and educational institutions. The team draws on the firm's international and cross-disciplinary reach to offer a holistic approach to professional negligence services.
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CMS represented AXIS insurers in the Jirehouse fraud case, a case concerning the largest ever theft of client money by a UK solicitor.
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CMS is an excellent firm with a great insurance team.
CMS really understand our business. The firm offers excellent technical know-how and a strong team with great variety of experience.
CMS deliver clear strategic advice and are aligned with insurers' commercial outlooks.
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Cheryl Gibson often represents insurance brokers in professional negligence claims arising from contract terminations, defects and breach of fiduciary duty.
Cheryl Gibson is very good.
Robert Jones advises on negligence matters for a range of professionals. He is well regarded for defending claims relating to complex property cases.
Robert Jones is very good. He knows his stuff and is very experienced in the field.
Robert is a very personable and intelligent lawyer. He always provides clear strategic advice which is aligned with our commercial outlook.
Robert Jones has strong industry knowledge and gives sensible advice. He is certainly a safe pair of hands.
Zoe Burge has a broad professional negligence practice with specialist experience defending cases for insurers and solicitors.
Zoe Burge is really great.
Zoe is an exceptionally conscientious and skilled litigator. She is tenacious yet reasonable at the same time.
Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant
Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant
Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant
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Cheryl Gibson
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Practice area: Professional Negligence
Location: London (Firms)
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