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Simmons & Simmons LLP

Professional Negligence

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Simmons & Simmons LLP

Rankings

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Professional Negligence - London (Firms)

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Simmons & Simmons houses a versatile team adept at handling a range of negligence cases across the financial, legal and technology sectors. The team benefits from the firm's broader expertise in non-contentious and regulatory insurance matters, and is able to bring this to bear in professional negligence disputes. It also advises leading insurers and law firms on complex multi-jurisdictional cases.

Work Highlights

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  • Simmons & Simmons defended Albemarle Asset Management in a claim alleging negligence resulting in loss-making investments.

Strengths

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  • Simmons & Simmons have a deep knowledge base on subject matters affecting relevant industries and are masterful at engaging with clients on topics of concern.

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  • Simmons & Simmons is doing super smart and high-calibre work. The firm has carved out a very impressive practice and is sought out by top firms for indemnity work.

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  • Simmons & Simmons has a good team of bright, intelligent lawyers of all levels.

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  • Simmons & Simmons has an experienced, talented and commercially astute team that delivers careful, strategic and clear advice while also providing exceptional client service.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1James A Pollock
    Band 1James A Pollock

    James A Pollock

    James Pollock heads the Simmons & Simmons international insurance and construction team. He is regularly instructed on construction-related professional negligence matters, including those with cross-border aspects. He also advises on solicitors' liability claims for international law firms.
    • James is very strong. He's incredibly fierce and a very good litigator.

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    • James Pollock is a brilliant litigator.

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    • James Pollock always gives well-considered advice and strategy.

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    • James is a pleasure to work with and a force to be reckoned with - the perfect defence team combination.

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  • Up and ComingMichelle Allison
    Up and ComingMichelle Allison

    Michelle Allison

    Michelle Allison is recognised for defending professional negligence claims brought against a variety of professionals including solicitors, brokers and accountants. She has experience representing these individuals in a range of proceedings, such as High Court litigation.

    • Michelle Allison is absolutely outstanding.

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    • Michelle is a steely operator and knows what she's doing.

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    • Michelle is a delight to work with and is singularly focused on the task at hand. She is someone we can rely on to manage stakeholders and achieve a favourable result for our firm.

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    • Michelle Allison is very easy to work with. She's organised, diligent and robust.

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    • Michelle is an extremely hard-working, bright and trusted adviser. She demonstrates emotional intelligence, a quality that is so important in professional negligence cases.

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