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Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant - North East & Yorkshire
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What the team is known for

Weightmans assists large insurers and their insureds with a range of claims relating to the construction sector, with regular work for surveyors, architects and engineers. The team also acts on claims relating to solicitors and financial advisers. It regularly represents an array of inspectors, contractors and insurers in claims relating to the cladding industry. The team is additionally adept at handling mediation settlements.

Work highlights

Weightmans acted for a contractor in claims relating to allegations of defective cladding and insulation on six residential high-rise buildings.

Notable practitioners

Newcastle-based Richard Palmer is adept at handling high-value professional negligence claims against engineers, inspectors and architects. "He is highly experienced and is an excellent litigator on the insurer side. He manages difficult clients incredibly well and with great professionalism and emotional intelligence." "It's always a pleasure to work with Richard. He gives good, commercial advice and will get the best deal achievable for his clients."

Anne-Marie Knight regularly defends professionals coming from an array of industries including surveyors, accountants and solicitors. She is particularly adept at handling construction-related professional indemnity matters. "Anne-Marie is a very diligent lawyer."

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Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant

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Richard Palmer
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