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Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP

Professional Negligence

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Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP

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Professional Negligence - The South

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Womble Bond Dickinson has an outstanding defendant-focused practice with an excellent reputation for defending negligence claims against solicitors, barristers, mortgage brokers and surveyors. The firm also handles professional indemnity claims against both residential and commercial property professionals as well as advising on pensions, tax and cyber insurance issues. The team in Southampton draws on the firm's wider network of offices to provide services both locally and nationally.
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Strengths

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  • The firm has some very well-established experts in the team with a wealth of experience.

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  • Womble Bond Dickinson are always on top of things, and the team obviously handle their files with great care.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • James Robins
    James Robins

    James Robins

    James Robins is noted for the depth of his expertise in handling professional negligence matters on behalf of professional indemnity insurers.

    • He's very calm under pressure, reasoned and measured. He's the person you want on your side in the stressful time of a negligence case.

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    • James knows exactly what he's doing and has good judgement.

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    • James Robins has great diplomatic skills and negotiates with aplomb.

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  • Ivan Roots
    Ivan Roots

    Ivan Roots

    Ivan Roots continues to grow his practice and develop specialist skills in handling professional negligence claims. He acts in the defence of claims against solicitors, barristers, surveyors and property managers.

    • Ivan can handle any question that we throw at him.

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