Ranking tables

Professional Negligence | UK

Northern Ireland

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. Carson McDowell
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    Carson McDowell
    Professional Negligence
    2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked
    Carson 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. The team is active in handling high-value claims against surveyors and architects, with clients including a wide range of market-leading insurers.
  2. Kennedys
    Professional Negligence
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. A&L Goodbody
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    A&L Goodbody
    Professional Negligence
    2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    A&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 Cox
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    Arthur Cox
    Professional Negligence
    2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Arthur 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. The team 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.
  3. Cleaver Fulton Rankin
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    Cleaver Fulton Rankin
    Professional Negligence
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Cleaver 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.
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Band 3

  1. Clyde & Co LLP
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    Clyde & Co LLP
    Professional Negligence
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Clyde & 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.
  2. DWF
    Professional Negligence
    2025 | Band 3