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DWF

Professional Negligence

UK Guide 2026 : Northern Ireland


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Professional Negligence - Northern Ireland

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
DWF has a dedicated defendant-focused practice that regularly represents insurers in claims involving a range of clients, including accountants, insolvency practitioners, architects and financial institutions. The team has experience handling claims arising out of the construction sector, particularly those pertaining to defects and damages.
Strengths

DWF has very good professional negligence practitioners.

DWF really know what they are doing in this field.

The team have an excellent focus on detail.

Work Highlights

DWF advised NFUM on a recovery action regarding the installation, commissioning and maintenance of an anaerobic digestion plant.

Notable practitioners
Mark Taggart
Mark Taggart is well placed to handle a wide range of professional negligence claims. He regularly acts for insurers in cases brought against insolvency practitioners, architects and financial institutions.

Mark is a very intelligent, thoughtful litigator who is good with clients but takes robust approach when needed.

Mark Taggart is an excellent lawyer with the innate skill to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions.

He is very forensic in his approach and is completely on top of all the details. Mark is brilliant.


James Griffiths

James Griffiths is a Belfast-based director for DWF. He specialises in assisting insurers, public authorities and private entities with commercial disputes and regulatory matters.

James was excellent in dealing with our case. He explained situations in such a way that they weren't as daunting.

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