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Keoghs LLP

Professional Negligence

UK Guide 2026 : North West


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Professional Negligence - North West

Band 2

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What the Team is Known For
Keoghs has a well-established team that specialises in defending insurers in claims against a wide range of professionals, including architects, contractors, solicitors and financial advisers. The firm has offices across the North West, including Liverpool, Bolton and Manchester. The team is adept at handling construction defect claims, including cladding-related disputes. The firm boasts significant experience handling claims relating to veterinarians' negligence.
Strengths

Keoghs take a realistic approach to strategy and help us to set effective goals early on.

Keoghs is a really proactive and professional firm.

Notable practitioners
Christopher Stanton
Christopher Stanton is a partner and head of professional risks in Liverpool. He is adept at handling negligence claims against insurance brokers, accountants and solicitors.

Christopher Stanton is very good: he's likeable, knowledgeable, a good negotiator and always well prepared.


Ruth Lawrence
Ruth Lawrence leads the professional indemnity team nationally at Keoghs. She possesses significant experience in construction-related claims and has expertise in disputes concerning cladding and various other defects.

Ruth is a very strong lawyer.

Ruth Lawrence is a real class act. She has excellent judgement and she has seen it all, so she knows how to deal with difficult issues and resolve problems effectively.


Sarah Naylor
Sarah Naylor is held in high regard due to her considerable experience defending construction professionals, veterinarians and financial advisers.

Sarah is hard-working, specialist and nice to work with. She also manages the team very well and is very good at selecting enthusiastic junior lawyers.

Sarah is very eloquent and puts forward our client's position robustly.


Jonathan Anslow
Jonathan Anslow has a notable practice representing insurers in claims arising from cladding and construction defects.

Jonthan is excellent and someone that really gets it.

Jonathan Anslow has cutting-edge understanding of updates in various case law and statutory updates.

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