Professional Negligence | UK

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.

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.

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.

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.

DAC Beachcroft acts on behalf of a broad clientele, including insurers, accountants, architects and solicitors to name a few, in complex professional negligence claims. The team regularly handles claims relating to damages, defects and design issues. The firm is also well versed in litigation and ADR.

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.