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DAC Beachcroft LLP

Professional Negligence

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DAC Beachcroft LLP

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Professional Negligence - Scotland

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
DAC Beachcroft acts on behalf of a broad clientele, including insurers, accountants, architects and solicitors to name a few, in complex professional negligence claims. The team regularly handles claims relating to damages, defects and design issues. The firm is also well versed in litigation and ADR.
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Work Highlights

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  • DAC Beachcroft Scotland acted in the defence of an individual solicitor who was appointed by the court as judicial factor in the estate of a deceased. The beneficiaries of the estate claim the solicitor acted negligently and in breach of fiduciary duties, causing them loss.

Strengths

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  • DAC Beachcroft are very good at managing situations and keeping clients' interests in mind.

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  • The DAC Beachcroft team went over and above what we expected. They were very proactive.

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  • The team's guidance is not only technically sound but also well tailored to the specific context of our organisation, helping us to make informed decisions with confidence.

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  • I am always comforted and reassured when DAC Beachcroft are instructed. They are clever, personable and proactive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alan Eadie
    Alan Eadie

    Alan Eadie

    Alan Eadie has an impressive background defending high-value claims concerning a variety of professionals such as engineers and solicitors.

    • Alan is an outstanding legal brain. He is very measured and switched on.

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  • Jilly Petrie
    Jilly Petrie

    Jilly Petrie

    Jilly Petrie is the head of DAC Beachcroft Scotland's professional negligence team. She is experienced in representing insurers, contractors, engineers and architects in construction-related disputes.

    • Jilly provides an excellent level of service. She is responsive, approachable and consistently delivers clear, practical advice in a timely and professional manner.

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    • She consistently looks beyond the legal position to offer commercially sound guidance that supports effective decision-making.

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    • She is highly knowledgeable and is incredibly hard-working. I have always found her extremely enjoyable to work with. Her instructions are clear, balanced and respectful.

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    • She is really, really helpful and is on top of everything.

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  • Lynne Cardow
    Lynne Cardow

    Lynne Cardow

    Lynne Cardow focuses her professional negligence practice on claims for indemnity insurers and their insureds. She regularly acts for solicitors, insurance brokers and agricultural consultants.

    • Lynne is very pleasant to deal with and is very on top of things.

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    • Lynne has a good eye to detail and knows her way round a professional negligence claim.

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    • She has vast experience in professional negligence claims and is very good at managing situations while keeping clients' interests in mind.

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