The judgment will do nothing to quell the worry amongst professional indemnity insurers (and some solicitors) that there is likely to be an increase in the number of professional negligence claims
against solicitors arising from the way in which historic personal injury cases have been conducted.
LCF Law's professional negligence practice is particularly noted for acting for individuals in claims
against solicitors arising from inheritance disputes, as demonstrated by Bradford - based Ragan Montgomery's representation of an individual in a claim against his stepfather's former solicitors alleging negligence for failure to take adequate instructions as to the extent of the deceased's estate in drafting his will and for failure to properly execute the will in circumstances where the solicitors knew of the deceased's pending marriage and terminal illness.
As a former transactional solicitor, he has particular understanding of claims
against solicitors arising from commercial transactions and against accountants and tax advisers relating to negligent audits and tax planning.
John is currently advising and acting on behalf of the claimants in a number of professional negligence cases including: a farmer in a case against an architect arising from the collapse of a barn roof; a SME in a case against a barrister and a solicitor arising from the misconduct of litigation against two separate finance companies in related disputes; a trustee in bankruptcy in a case
against a solicitor arising from the misconduct of litigation against a financial advisor; and another trustee in bankruptcy in a case
against a solicitor arising from the misconduct of a commercial property transaction.
Not exact matches
Examples of his recent case - load are: led by Ed Pepperall QC in a large - scale action
arising from a defective share sale; defended
solicitors from allegations
arising from property transactions, including alleged breaches of the Etridge guidance; acting for a claimant
against solicitors who negligently handled his litigation; defending an IFA from allegations of inappropriately risky investment advice; acting for
solicitors claiming contributions from another firm in respect of their own liability for breach of trust; advising clients on a claim
against surveyors for losses
arising from negligent property valuations.
Advising in connection with a claim
against a large national firm of
solicitors arising out of advice given in relation to a construction contract.
Damian also undertakes other liability work for major insurers, under public liability policies, including product liability cases and claims
arising out of property damage.He has considerable experience of acting in claims
against Independent Financial Advisers, investment managers, accountants, actuaries and other professionals associated with the financial services sector, as well as
solicitors and insurance brokers.
The Court of Appeal found that the claim
against the first
solicitor did not
arise until the tortfeasor actually pleaded a limitations defence, not when the second
solicitor was retained.
LawPRO spent more than $ 80,000 defending four actions which a plaintiff brought
against two
solicitors arising from damages allegedly suffered by his company in the early 1990s.
Brethertons LLP's personal injury practice is led by Rugby - based
solicitor Richard Hopkin, who represents clients in claims
against hospitals, GPs and dentists, and specialises in cases
arising from serious injuries sustained in the workplace or in road traffic accidents.
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's Cardiff office has a particular strength acting for lenders — including Santander, Deutsche Bank and GE Money — in claims brought
against solicitors and valuers, often
arising from secured commercial and residential lending.
He started in practice acting as a
solicitor for the Banabans of Ocean Island in the Pacific in their actions
against the UK Government and others
arising from the environmental degradation of their homeland island by phosphate mining.
He has experience of claims
against solicitors which have
arisen in a wide variety of circumstances, including in the context of other types of conveyancing transaction, the misconduct of litigation or the misapplication of client money.
Specialising in heavy construction disputes
arising from building & engineering activities both nationally and internationally, relating to breach of contract, delay & disruption, time extensions, prolongation, payment provisions, acceleration, loss of productivity, final accounts and professional negligence actions
against professional advisers including architects / engineers, surveyors and
solicitors.
Historically, this led to the development of a parallel expertise in the litigation of claims
against solicitors and valuers
arising from flawed mortgage transactions.
James also has extensive experience of acting for insurers and defending professional negligence claims
against solicitors, accountants and IT professionals
arising out of complex corporate and commercial transactions.
Managing a portfolio of hundreds of successful claims by Platform Home Loans
against solicitors and surveyors
arising from residential lending.
Claims were made
against Karim
Solicitors by former clients for the return of misappropriated money; the ARP sought a declaration that it was not obliged to indemnify Karim
Solicitors on the basis that these claims
arose out of dishonesty and / or fraud committed or condoned by all three of the Karims.
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