Professional Negligence - London (Firms)
What the Team is Known For
Eversheds Sutherland has a strong professional indemnity practice that advises leading insurers and professional service firms on their defence of claims. The team acts in sophisticated professional negligence disputes, with much of the practice focused on financial services professionals and insurance brokers.
Strengths
"Eversheds is my preferred adviser due to the high-quality advice provided, but also because of the levels of service afforded."
"The team is able to draw on experts in many areas to provide high-quality analysis on complex issues."
"They're highly responsive, transparent and clear on timelines."
"The partners are known as leaders, and I've witnessed some talented associates and senior associates coming through too."
Work Highlights
Eversheds Sutherland defended Aviva in a professional negligence claim relating to an advice and drafting service.
Notable Practitioners
Kari McCormick specialises in defending professional negligence claims against individuals within the financial services sector, including accountants and auditors. "Kari is exceptionally knowledgeable in the accountancy liability sector and is able to provide excellent advice. She is approachable and client-focused too." "She's approachable, knowledgeable and efficient. Kari is always extremely helpful and her advice is always to the point and decisive." "Kari is one of those people who manage to do the partner role but also have a really good grasp of the details of the case, straddling those aspects really effectively."
