Professional Negligence - North East & Yorkshire
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
DWF has a reputable practice defending insurers in complex professional negligence claims. The team is well placed to handle claims arising out of the construction industry, including design defects and damages. The firm has a strong track record of defending solicitors, accountants and IT professionals in a wide range of claims.
Strengths
DWF can always put together a team to deal with whatever is put in front of them, no matter how complex or sophisticated. Client care is at the forefront of everything they do.
DWF offer great responsiveness in a crisis.
DWF are very astute to both their insured and insurer clients' commercial considerations.
Work Highlights
DWF successfully defended a firm of solicitors from allegations of negligence
arising from contested probate proceedings worth approximately £8.9 million.
Notable practitioners
Leeds-based partner Matthew Reynolds regularly defends solicitors, brokers and financial professionals in complex professional negligence matters, including breach of contract claims.
Matt is a wonderful solicitor who always puts clients at ease with his straightforward approach and calm demeanour.
Matthew is hugely experienced and well respected in the market. He is an excellent lawyer.
He is straightforward and a safe pair of hands.
