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Professional Negligence | UK

Scotland

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. Brodies LLP
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    Brodies LLP
    Professional Negligence
    2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Brodies has a market-leading practice that represents claimants and defendants in a full range of matters. The firm's clients include property developers, construction and legal professionals as well as financial institutions. The team has expertise in specialist areas such as agriculture, commercial and residential property, construction and corporate. Brodies is recommended for the breadth of its experience in alternative dispute resolution. The firm's lawyers are experienced in handling complex and high-value multiparty claims.
  2. Clyde & Co LLP
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    Clyde & Co LLP
    Professional Negligence
    2024 | Band 1 | 31 Years Ranked
    Clyde & Co wields an excellent team recommended for its work representing leading insurers and their policyholders. The department comprises professional negligence specialists with experience in a variety of sectors. The team is strong across the board, with the capability to advise on matters relating to law, finance and construction. The firm has growing expertise in defending emerging professions.
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Band 2
  1. BTO Solicitors LLP
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    BTO Solicitors LLP
    Professional Negligence
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    BTO Solicitors boasts a strong team that covers all aspects of professional negligence. The team is particularly well regarded for defending claims against solicitors. The firm is also noted for its work on cases involving accountants, surveyors and construction professionals. The team acts for a broad spectrum of professionals including insolvency practitioners, estate agents and insurance brokers. The firm's solicitors are experienced in handling cases before all levels of courts, as well as arbitration courts. BTO Solicitors also offers advice on mediation and demonstrates a wealth of experience in handling claims relating to breach of fiduciary duty.
  2. CMS
    Professional Negligence
    2024 | Band 2
  3. DWF
    Professional Negligence
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. Burness Paull
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    Burness Paull
    Professional Negligence
    2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Burness Paull advises corporate and public sector clients on a full range of matters. The firm is active on claims involving construction, pensions and fiscal concerns. The team represents a range of professionals, including actuaries, tax advisers, solicitors and accountants. Burness Paull possesses additional experience handling adjudication proceedings in relation to the construction industry.
  2. DAC Beachcroft Scotland
    Professional Negligence
    2024 | Band 3
  3. Kennedys
    Professional Negligence
    2024 | Band 3