Professional Negligence | UK

Brodies has a market-leading professional negligence 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.

In December 2024, Beale & Co established a Glasgow office after hiring a professional negligence team from another firm. The team focuses on instructions from construction and engineering professionals, among others.

CMS is notable for the breadth of its practice, with work involving claims against construction and media professionals as well as insurance brokers and accountants. The firm is well known for its longstanding core client base of major insurers and its ability to advise on coverage issues. The team has growing involvement in technology and cyber matters, and is experienced in court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution procedures, including mediation.

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 court, 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.

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.