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Professional Negligence | UK
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Band 1
1 Carson McDowellProfessional Negligence2026 | Band 1 | 23 Years RankedCarson McDowell has an exceptional practice that advises on all aspects of professional negligence, with regular work relating to solicitors' negligence. The firm is highlighted for its ability to handle complex mediations between multiple parties and is active in handling high-value claims against surveyors and architects, with clients including a wide range of market-leading insurers.
1 KennedysProfessional Negligence2026 | Band 1 | 23 Years RankedKennedys boasts a strong team covering the full spectrum of professional negligence work, with a focus on instructions from a client base of prominent insurers. The firm regularly defends claims brought against construction professionals, insurance brokers and groups in the financial services industry. The team is increasingly engaged in cases involving cladding and construction defect issues.
Band 2
2 A&L GoodbodyProfessional Negligence2026 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedA&L Goodbody handles professional negligence matters for both claimants and defendants. The firm is highlighted for its work defending various professionals, including insurance brokers and financial advisers. The team brings claims arising out of negligent handling of transactions and valuations, and has further expertise in issues relating to engineering and construction.
2 Arthur CoxProfessional Negligence2026 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedArthur Cox advises on all aspects of professional negligence, mainly defending insurance companies and insured brokers, architects, accountants and surveyors. The firm works with banks on the full range of claimant matters and demonstrates notable experience in handling claims in the construction field involving negligent valuations, defective design and construction issues as well as claims against real estate agents.
2 Cleaver Fulton RankinProfessional Negligence2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedCleaver Fulton Rankin has a claimant-focused practice that advises a range of clients from financial institutions to private individuals. The firm pursues claims against solicitors, architects and other construction professionals. The team is adept at ADR, with particular knowledge of mediation work, and is also experienced in insolvency procedures.
Band 3
3 Clyde & Co LLPProfessional Negligence2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedClyde & Co has significant experience defending a range of clients against professional negligence claims. Those represented include engineers, accountants and surveyors, as well as members of the legal profession. The firm counts a number of notable insurers among its client base.
3 DAC Beachcroft LLPProfessional Negligence2026 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedDAC Beachcroft has a strong Belfast-based professional negligence team specialising in defending solicitors from breach of contract and negligent advice claims. The firm also represents accountancy firms and insurance brokers.