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2 Partners, 13 lawyers

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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Professional Negligence - Scotland

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What the Team is Known For

Kennedys boasts a comprehensive professional negligence practice in Scotland. The firm is recognised for its expertise advising on claims arising from defects and breach of contract. The team regularly acts on behalf of accountants, insurers and solicitors.

Work Highlights

  • Kennedys acted for Prater & Linder in two follow-on claims arising from defects in the construction of Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow. The claimants are pursuing £75 million in losses.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Anne Kentish
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Anne Kentish
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Anne Kentish is well regarded for her expertise in defending claims brought against legal professionals, including those arising from construction and energy projects and real estate matters.

Anne is highly experienced.

Gavin Henderson
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Gavin Henderson
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Gavin Henderson possesses a wide range of expertise in professional negligence, including construction and infrastructure-related matters.

Gavin is a reassuringly capable solicitor and a safe pair of hands in the field. He has insight and creativity that can solve intractable problems.

Gavin is very technically astute, and confident in insurers' professional liability matters.

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Professional Negligence

Anne Kentish
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Anne Kentish
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Gavin Henderson
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Gavin Henderson
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