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HCR Law

Professional Negligence: Mainly Claimant

UK Guide 2026 : Midlands


HCR Law

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Professional Negligence: Mainly Claimant - Midlands

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Wright Hassall has an established claimant-focused practice handling mandates for private individuals and corporates. The team in Warwick demonstrates particular expertise in negligence claims against solicitors, accountants and financial advisers, alongside insurance brokers and advisers in the agriculture sector. The firm is also experienced in dealing with construction and real estate-related indemnity claims, as well as those concerning wills and trusts.

Work Highlights

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  • Wright Hassall advised Lowesmoor Wharf Developments on a potential professional negligence claim against its former solicitors, Hallmark Whateley Hulme Solicitors, in respect of a promotion agreement.

Strengths

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  • Wright Hassall take a forensic approach to claims.

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  • Wright Hassall make sure they have considered the claim from every angle and that it is robust.

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  • The team at Wright Hassall understand how professional negligence claims work and don't fall prey to the typical stratagems employed by defendants.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Nathan Talbott
    Band 2Nathan Talbott

    Nathan Talbott

    Nathan Talbott is the head of the Wright Hassall commercial litigation department. He advises a host of claimants on professional negligence matters relating to insolvency professionals, solicitors and accountants.

    • Nathan was extremely commercially aware. He was clearly very experienced and had a very sound knowledge of the legal dynamics of the case.

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    • Nathan had a very clear and fundamental understanding of the case and its fine details.

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  • Associates to watchJennifer Rhind
    Associates to watchJennifer Rhind

    Jennifer Rhind

    Jennifer Rhind is a senior associate in the Wright Hassall professional negligence team. She regularly assists with claims concerning allegations of negligent solicitor firms and surveyors.

    • Jennifer is a genuine pleasure to work with. Clients love her and she always gets it.

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    • Jennifer Rhind is a good litigator.

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