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Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant | UK

South West

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. Matters regarding clinical professionals are covered separately by our Clinical Negligence rankings.

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Band 1

  1. Beale & Co
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    Beale & Co
    Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Beale & Co has a strong defendant-oriented team based in Bristol, advising insurers on claims spanning all major non-medical professions including solicitors, accountants and surveyors. The firm's lawyers are particularly adept at handling cases relating to cladding issues and other construction defects.
  2. RPC
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    RPC
    Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    RPC has a defendant-focused practice acting for insurers and their insureds on a range of claims across the legal, financial and construction markets, as well as offering direct support to professional services clients. The Bristol-based team frequently undertakes regulatory and disciplinary work, ranging from representing large IFA networks in relation to FCA investigations to dealing with SRA investigations.
  3. DAC Beachcroft LLP
    Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Clyde & Co LLP
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    Clyde & Co LLP
    Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant
    2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Clyde & Co fields a standout defendant practice that offers strong expertise in handling claims for insurers. The team in Bristol deals with claims involving a range of professions, including solicitors, accountants and real estate and construction professionals, in addition to emerging professions.
  2. CMS
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    CMS
    Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    CMS has a solid defendant practice with a distinct presence in the market, handling claims against insurance brokers and construction professionals. The firm has further expertise in defending accountants, solicitors and educational institutions. It draws on the firm's international and cross-disciplinary reach to offer a holistic approach to professional negligence services.
  3. DWF
    Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Browne Jacobson LLP
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    Browne Jacobson LLP
    Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Browne Jacobson's team is recognised for its defence work. Clients are frequently solicitors firms and insurers with professional claims against them whereby the firm assists them on both advisory work and defence in court.
  2. Kennedys
    Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant
    2025 | Band 3