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(0121) 214 8000Provided by Kennedys
Kennedys’ professional negligence team is one of the largest in the industry. With lawyers based in London, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham, we specialise in defending claims against accountants and financial professionals, insurance brokers, construction professionals, property professionals and solicitors. Our priority is always to protect the reputation of our clients. We deal with all areas of professional negligence and handle claims of all sizes and complexity, including for insurers who underwrite risks for global law firms, the 'Big Four' accounting firms and the world’s largest construction and engineering companies.
Lead by Jeremy Riley, other key partners include Chris Butler, Paul Castellani, Fleur Rochester, Eamon Mooney and Matt Deaville. Our partners largely focus on just one or two of the key professions, meaning they are true specialists in their fields. Kennedys’ seeks to provide a quick and appropriate response to claims and appreciate the importance of early damage limitation, followed by proactivity in their defence and resolution.
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Kennedys defended Hiscox against three unfair prejudice petitions brought forward by a director.
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Kennedys are a top-tier firm.
Kennedys' speed of service, clarity of advice and straight talking fills you with confidence you are in safe hands and being supported.
Kennedys give an excellent service and go the extra mile.
We have been overwhelmed by Kennedys' support, experience and the speed at which the firm has supported our business during stressful periods.
The Kennedys team bring extensive knowledge of the professional negligence market and a great deal of pragmatism and balance to our discussions.
Kennedys are a top-tier firm.
Kennedys' speed of service, clarity of advice and straight talking fills you with confidence you are in safe hands and being supported.
Kennedys give an excellent service and go the extra mile.
We have been overwhelmed by Kennedys' support, experience and the speed at which the firm has supported our business during stressful periods.
The Kennedys team bring extensive knowledge of the professional negligence market and a great deal of pragmatism and balance to our discussions.
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We would happily instruct Eamon on any claim.
Eamon is a pleasure to work with and very giving with his time and patience.
Eamon Mooney provides excellent support to our business.
Paul Chaplin is a top operator.
Paul Chaplin gives personable, prompt, clear and concise advice.
Paul gives an excellent commercial balance to his technical skills.
Paul Chaplin is extremely commercial but also personable and supportive.
Steve is a trusted partner.
David Sumner is a senior associate at Kennedys who has expertise advising on a range of professional negligence disputes, including those by solicitors and accountants as well as surveyors and insolvency practitioners.
David provides an excellent service and is very professional and pragmatic.
David is very informed and very practical and pragmatic.
David provides very clear advice, is great to work with and is very accommodating of other viewpoints and instructions.