Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant | UK

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.

DAC Beachcroft has an excellent defendant-focused practice representing leading insurers in claims involving a range of professions, including those relating to the legal and construction sectors. The practice is aided by the firm's Specialist Claims Services, which provides outsourced claims-handling support to indemnity insurers.

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.

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.

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.

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.