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Moore Barlow LLP

Professional Negligence

UK Guide 2026 : The South

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Moore Barlow LLP

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About

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At Moore Barlow, we recognise that professional negligence can have a significant impact, whether you are an individual or a business. If you have suffered loss due to the actions or advice of a professional, such as a solicitor, barrister, accountant, financial adviser, architect, surveyor or vet – our specialist team is here to help.

We combine technical expertise with a clear, supportive approach, guiding you through the claims process with sensitivity and precision. Our focus is not only on achieving the best possible outcome for you, but also on making the journey as straightforward and stress-free as possible.

Industries (11)

  • Professional Services
  • Banding & Financial Services
  • Legal Services
  • Architecture, Conveyancing & Civil Engineering
  • Audits
  • Construction
  • Equine
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Property Valuations
  • Rural Planning
  • Trusts and Probate

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Professional Negligence - The South

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Moore Barlow has an established claimant-focused practice advising on claims against solicitors, valuers and accountants as well as construction professionals. The firm offers particular expertise in complex group actions as well as claims arising from the mis-selling of financial products, fraud and secured lending. The team also handles cases related to cybercrime. The firm has several offices across the South, including in Guildford, Lymington, Southampton and Woking.

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Strengths

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  • Throughout the whole time we have dealt with the firm, the team have always been available and talked through issues thoroughly and commercially.

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  • Moore Barlow adopts a very commercial approach to litigation.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Claire Haverfield
    Claire Haverfield

    Claire Haverfield

    Claire Haverfield is recognised for advising businesses and individuals in professional negligence proceedings against financial advisers and solicitors.

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  • David G Foster
    David G Foster

    David G Foster

    David Foster is an experienced member of the Moore Barlow team. He regularly represents claimants pursuing professional negligence claims against a variety of businesses and individuals including quantity surveyors, solicitors and architect firms.

    • A brilliant man!

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    • David benefits from over 30 years' experience and is superb at looking at the big picture.

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  • Andrew Reid
    Andrew Reid

    Andrew Reid

    Andrew Reid is an expert in handling professional negligence claims and regularly advises clients on matters against solicitors, consultants and other professionals.

    • Andrew Reid has been very good on the detail and summarising the state of affairs. He is able to breathe new life into a claim when it has been languishing in the doldrums.

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  • Esther Millard
    Esther Millard

    Esther Millard

    Esther Millard is a senior associate known for her work on the claimant side in negligence claims.

    • Esther Millard has a very analytical mind, and is very responsive and engaging.

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    • Esther was just brilliant!

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