Professional negligence

Solicitors here advise on and conduct professional negligence claims that is to say actions for damages for negligence against bankers, architects, surveyors, estate agents, solicitors, accountants, brokers, patent agents, trade mark agents, barristers, financial advisers, doctors, other healthcare professionals, auditors, auctioneers, actuaries, computer consultants and any other adviser whose advice complained of was given in a professional capacity.

"We live in a society which is increasingly inclined to look for someone to blame when things go wrong. Instant access to information, higher standards of living and a less fatalistic approach to life are just a few of the factors which have contributed to a fundamental shift in attitudes over the past 30 years. Times have changed... Ultimately, the task of the courts in determining the limits of professional liability is that of holding the ring between competing interests. Society needs professionals [but it also] needs them to be accountable to their clients" (Mark Simpson.)

For material on the general principles of negligence law, go to our "Negligence" page.

For information on claims in respect of the actions of doctors and other healthcare workers go to the bottom of this page, click through to the private client section and go to the "Medical Negligence" page.