With a strong presence across both the East and West Midlands, Browne Jacobson LLP is well-regarded for its experience in defending claims against accountants, barristers, financial institutions, and solicitors. The practice, which is led by financial services claim specialist Jonathan Newbold, also houses a policy wording drafting department. Marlene Henderson is knowledgeable of professional indemnity policies and management liability portfolio policies, while Joanne Lewis is proficient in construction professional claims.

Recently bolstering its commercial insurance claims expertise, Flint Bishop LLP is principally focused on business and individual claims against a broad range of professionals, including brokers, solicitors, and surveyors. In Derby, practice head Qamer Ghafoor is reputed for his strength in commercial dispute resolution and property litigation. Kelly Savage is highlighted for her strength in commercial litigation, and Sundeep Sandhu is vastly experienced in contractual, insolvency, as well as property and land property disputes.

Nelsons Solicitors Limited’s niche expertise encompasses claims against conveyancing solicitors who negligently advised their clients to purchase leasehold properties with sizeable ground rents. With over two decades of experience in professional negligence litigation, Daniel Brumpton oversees the department from Derby and is a key contact for local and national individuals and commercial clients. He is also particularly adept at claims against accounts, barristers, financial advisors, and solicitors.

The ‘exceptionally knowledgeable and proactive’ practice at Shakespeare Martineau LLP handles professional negligence cases against accountants, barristers, financial advisors, and solicitors. Andrew Taylor leads the team from Birmingham, and Anton Letten’s recent caseload encompasses claims against architects, planning advisors, and pension advisers.

Professional negligence claims against accountants, financial advisors, and solicitors are key components of the ‘client-oriented’ practice at Smith Partnership. The team’s recent highlights also include cases surrounding the administration of estates, preparation of wills and trusts, and property transactions. Leicester-based Alison Neate oversees the team and is praised as ‘a formidable opponent, a brilliant negotiator, and clever tactician.’