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Weightmans

Professional Negligence

UK Guide 2026 : North East & Yorkshire

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Professional Negligence - North East & Yorkshire

Band 1

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. It also regularly represents inspectors, contractors and insurers in claims relating to the cladding industry. In addition, the team litigates in claims relating to solicitors and financial advisers and assists clients through mediation services.

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Work Highlights

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  • Weightmans acted in the defence of an active Technology and Construction Court claim relating to the partial collapse of an acoustic barrier at a commercial site in London. The loss claimed is multifaceted and worth up to £9 million.

Strengths

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  • I consider Weightmans to be very able and competent in handling complex and sophisticated matters.

    Professional Negligence respondentUK

  • The Weightmans team are very personable, knowledgeable and friendly.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Anne-Marie Knight
    Anne-Marie Knight

    Anne-Marie Knight

    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 was fantastic for us. She was very knowledgeable and approachable.

      Professional Negligence respondentUK
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  • Richard Palmer
    Richard Palmer

    Richard Palmer

    Newcastle-based Richard Palmer is adept at handling high-value professional negligence claims against engineers, inspectors and architects.
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