Ranking tables
Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant | UK
South West
Rankings overview for Departments
Catrin Davies RPC14 Years Ranked
Cheryl Gibson CMS6 Years Ranked
Claire Cornish Browne Jacobson LLP1 Years Ranked
Helen Ager Kennedys7 Years Ranked
Rachael Healey RPC1 Years Ranked- Rebecca Smith DAC Beachcroft LLP1 Years Ranked
- Robert Jones CMS1 Years Ranked
Robert Morris RPC15 Years Ranked
Scott Ashby RPC7 Years Ranked
Tom Bedford Clyde & Co LLP3 Years Ranked- Zoe Burge CMS1 Years Ranked
- Ian WellandDWF
- Sophie Ruffles DAC Beachcroft LLP1 Years Ranked
- Gemma SprattDWF
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Beale & CoProfessional Negligence: Mainly Defendant2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedBeale & 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.
1 DAC Beachcroft LLPProfessional Negligence: Mainly Defendant2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedDAC 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.
1 RPCProfessional Negligence: Mainly Defendant2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedRPC has a defendant-focused practice acting for insurers and their insureds in 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.
Band 2
2 Clyde & Co LLPProfessional Negligence: Mainly Defendant2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedClyde & 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 CMSProfessional Negligence: Mainly Defendant2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedCMS 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. The team draws on the firm's international and cross-disciplinary reach to offer a holistic approach to professional negligence services.
Band 3
3 Browne Jacobson LLPProfessional Negligence: Mainly Defendant2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedBrowne 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.
3 KennedysProfessional Negligence: Mainly Defendant2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedKennedys is a defendant firm mainly handling claims against solicitors, financial professionals, brokers and construction professionals. The team has notable experience handling multi-jurisdictional claims. The firm’s Bristol office has a strong relationship with the London office and other regional teams, and provides a seamless service.