Professional Negligence: Mainly Claimant | UK

Burges Salmon has an extremely well-regarded claimant practice acting on professional negligence matters for private individuals, large financial institutions and corporate companies. The firm's sector focuses include legal, construction, IT and financial services. The team in Bristol is noted for acting on pension-related cases.

Clarke Willmott has an outstanding reputation for claimant-focused work and is most frequently seen acting for corporate clients, private clients and trustees against a full range of professionals, including solicitors and construction professionals. The team's further focuses include acting for lenders in high-value claims against surveyors regarding complex commercial lending transactions. Its lawyers based in the firm's Bristol and Taunton offices are particularly adept at advising on multiparty actions.

Ashfords has a claimant-focused team that possesses a wealth of experience handling professional negligence claims against solicitors, surveyors, architects and accountants. The firm has offices across the South West, including Exeter, Bristol, Taunton and Plymouth and offers specific expertise in handling negligence cases involving veterinary surgeons and others within the industry.

Osborne Clarke has a notable claimant-focused practice based in Bristol. The team acts on behalf of a range of clients, including investors and developers in professional negligence claims against consultants, contractors and law firms. The firm is particularly well versed handling claims arising from defects and tax avoidance.