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Our market leading team are the go-to experts for high profile professional negligence actions.

We act on disputes involving accountants, auditors, tax advisers, valuers, architects, surveyors, solicitors, investment advisers and other professionals. We are recognised as having one of the most effective teams for resolving business critical disputes in the sector.

We have acted on some of the most high profile audit negligence cases in recent years, such as the £1.6 billion claim against PwC arising out of the collapse of Cattles plc, together with substantial valuer negligence claims, complex investment advice actions, proceedings before the Financial Ombudsman Service, claims against solicitors and barristers relating to negligent legal advice, and more.

Our experience enables us to provide early assessment of the merits of an action, and provide strategic advice to help resolve matters at an early stage. If that cannot be achieved, we have great deal of experience in litigation, arbitration as well as alternative dispute resolution will serve to protect your businesses from critical reputational, financial and other damage.

We can also help you to use innovative litigation funding solutions to unlock potential claims.

Chambers Review

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Planning - London (Firms)

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Taylor Wessing has a compact team that advises clients on a range of planning matters in the residential and commercial property spheres. Regularly assists organisations with planning matters relating to real estate acquisitions and logistics deals. It has particular experience in advising on sports facility redevelopments.

Work Highlights

  • Taylor Wessing advised Brentford Football Club on the development of over a thousand residential units around the new stadium, combined with the Griffin Park development scheme.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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3
Alistair Watson
3
Band 3
Alistair Watson's clients include institutional lenders, such as domestic and international funds, and developers of stadium, residential, tall building and airport projects. He is notably skilled in handling infrastructure matters as well as more conventional planning work.

Alistair provides an excellent level of client service and a very hands-on approach that extends beyond regular legal input.

Alistair provides great leadership and expertise on planning matters.

Alistair is very communicative, shares market insights when relevant, and is incredibly responsive when working on deals.

Ranked Lawyers at
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London (Firms)

Planning

3
Alistair Watson
3
Band 3

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