About

Provided by RPC

RPC is one of the top Professional Negligence practices in the UK. Based in London and Bristol, we specialise in defending lawyers, accountants, brokers, financial advisers, surveyors and construction professionals. We act for corporations and their D&Os in respect of claims against them including regulatory investigations.

Chambers Review

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Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant - South West

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What the Team is Known For

RPC has a defendant-focused practice acting for insurers and their insureds on a range of claims across the legal, financial and construction markets, as well as offering direct support to professional services clients. The Bristol-based team frequently undertakes regulatory and disciplinary work, ranging from representing large IFA networks in relation to FCA investigations to dealing with SRA investigations.

Work Highlights

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  • RPC defended Charles Russell Speechlys in a claim by a former professional footballer concerning historic litigation and the loss of chance for a more favourable settlement.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Rhian L Howell
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Rhian L Howell
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Rhian Howell is well reputed in the area, in particular for her activity defending claims raised against solicitors and barristers. Her expertise includes regulatory and disciplinary investigations.

Rhian is excellent and robust in protecting client's needs and interests.

Will Sefton
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Will Sefton
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Band 2
Will Sefton defends claims for insurers and their insureds, with a particular focus on cases involving allegations of negligence against solicitors and directors.

I rate him and the advice he gives me is always well thought out, practical and sensible.

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Catrin Davies
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Band 3

Catrin Davies is experienced in defending a wide range of claims against solicitors involving regulatory and disciplinary proceedings.

Catrin is an excellent insurance lawyer with considerable expertise in professional negligence defence work.

Catrin is exceptionally responsive and provides sound, timely advice. She is empathetic in her approach and is robust with defensive points, which are put across clearly.

Catrin is really quick to respond to emails providing practical advice.

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Robert Morris
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Band 3
Robert Morris regularly advises on claims against accountants, pensions professionals and insurers.

A very talented lawyer.

Scott Ashby
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Scott Ashby
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Band 3

Scott Ashby regularly acts on negligence claims relating to professionals in the legal insurance and financial sectors.

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South West

Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant

Rhian L Howell
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Rhian L Howell
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Band 1
Will Sefton
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Will Sefton
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Band 2
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Catrin Davies
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Band 3
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Robert Morris
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Band 3
Scott Ashby
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Scott Ashby
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Band 3