Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant | UK

Mills & Reeve has a highly skilled defendant practice dealing with both local and national claims against a range of professions, including solicitors, brokers, construction professionals and accountants. The Birmingham-based team assists a range of professionals with issues relating to policy and coverage. Its service extends to risk minimisation training for law firms.

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.

Clyde & Co has a noteworthy team which regularly defends professionals across a range of disciplines in relation to negligence claims. The firm assists with claims against solicitors, property agents and financial professionals, with particular experience in matters concerning fraud. Its client base includes several large insurance companies. The Birmingham team is regularly instructed on mandates relating to mortgages and tax mitigation schemes.