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Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant | UK

Midlands

This section covers firms and lawyers which specialise in disputes arising over loss suffered as a result of negligent advice given by professionals. A wide range of professionals are covered, including architects, surveyors, financial advisers, insurance brokers and solicitors or barristers. The table is split into those who primarily represent claimants or defendants. Matters regarding clinical professionals are covered separately by our Clinical Negligence rankings.

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Band 1

  1. Kennedys
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    Kennedys
    Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant
    2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    Kennedys has a respected defendant-focused team acting for a number of major insurers and their insured clients. The team in Birmingham handles complex claims against a range of professionals, including solicitors, accountants, construction professionals and insolvency practitioners.
  2. Mills & Reeve LLP
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    Mills & Reeve LLP
    Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant
    2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked

    Mills & Reeve has a highly skilled defendant practice that deals with a range of local and national claims, including those against solicitors, brokers, construction workers and accountants. The Birmingham-based team assists professionals with issues relating to policy and coverage and also offers risk minimisation training for law firms.

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Band 2

  1. Browne Jacobson LLP
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    Browne Jacobson LLP
    Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Browne Jacobson's Nottingham-based team has a strong presence in the market. The firm has a defendant-focused practice advising on claims against a broad spectrum of professions ranging from insurers and accountants through to legal professionals.
  2. Clyde & Co LLP
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    Clyde & Co LLP
    Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked

    Clyde & Co has a noteworthy professional negligence team that regularly defends a range of individuals, including solicitors, property agents and those in the finance industry. The firm has particular experience in matters concerning fraud, and its client base includes several large insurance companies. The Birmingham team is regularly instructed on mandates relating to mortgages and tax mitigation schemes.