Professional Negligence | UK

DAC Beachcroft is a market-leading defence-focused practice known for acting on behalf of insurers and their insureds. The team in Leeds assists with a full range of matters including claims against surveyors, solicitors, insurance brokers, accountants, IFAs and tax advisers. It advises public entities and insurance providers on public authority indemnity and is often involved in ADR processes.

Weightmans assists large insurers and their insureds with a range of claims relating to the construction sector, with regular work for surveyors, architects and engineers. It also regularly represents inspectors, contractors and insurers in claims relating to the cladding industry. In addition, the team litigates in claims relating to solicitors and financial advisers and assists clients through mediation services.

Addleshaw Goddard stands out for its work advising financial institutions on bringing claims against a variety of professionals, including valuers, surveyors and architects. The firm provides advice on local, national and international claims and is increasingly involved in cases arising in the construction sector. The team is experienced in multiparty claims and acts for clients in cases relating to commercial property misvaluations and defective building designs.

DLA Piper has a strong team that advises on all aspects of professional negligence. The firm represents blue-chip clients and regularly carries out work for household-name banks, as well as advising on claims involving law firms, valuers and surveyors. In addition to its leading work in bringing claims, the team is also capable of defending against professional negligence actions. The team also carries out mediation and litigation in high-value multiparty claims.

Mills & Reeve is known for its focus on defending legal professionals and their insurers. The team in Leeds also works on claims involving a range of other groups including accountants, construction professionals and technology professionals. It is able to pool resources from its national network in order to provide a full service to its clients.

Walker Morris enjoys an impressive reputation for pursuing claims on behalf of commercial banks and building societies against a wide range of professionals. The team demonstrates specific expertise advising on claims against construction professionals. The team is also popular among high net worth individuals and overseas investors in complex claims arising from the sale of off-plan apartments and student accommodation.