Browne Jacobson LLP maintains a solid presence within the debt recovery market, defending claims against both the traditional and the emerging professions. Experienced litigator Nik Carle acts for claimants across various business sectors. Jonathan Newbold harnesses experience in policy coverage matters and financial services-related claims and heads up the practice. Marlene Henderson specialises in defending multi-party claims, while Helen O’Dywer has particular expertise advising on delegated authority schemes. Joanne Lewis departed the team in September 2024.
Professional negligence in East Midlands
Browne Jacobson LLP
Praxisleiter:
Jonathan Newbold
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Marlene Henderson; Helen O’Dywer; Nik Carle; Helen O’Dwyer; Matthew Hirst
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‘An excellent team led by the brilliant Jonathan Newbold. With huge experience in defending claims against accountants, lawyers, financial institutions and others on the wrong end of professional negligence claims, they provide first-class advice and excellent representation.’
‘Jonathan Newbold is brilliant in every sense, always on top of the law, and second-to-none when it comes to strategy.’
‘The communication has been good.’
Kernmandanten
Hiscox Underwriting Group Limited
HDI Global Specialty SE
Pen Underwriting Limited
Zurich Insurance PLC
Arthur J Gallagher Insurance Brokers Limited
Aston Scott Lark
Abacus
Flint Bishop
Flint Bishop is well-equipped to pursue claims against various professionals, particularly solicitors, brokers and surveyors. Practice head Qamer Ghafoor is highly regarded for his expertise in commercial dispute resolution. Key practitioners include Kelly Savage who is a key contact in commercial litigation cases and Sundeep Sandhu who has experience handling contractual disputes, insolvency matters and professional negligence claims.
Praxisleiter:
Qamer Ghafoor
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Kelly Savage; Sundeep Sandhu
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‚Kelly Savage is an excellent litigator – she is tenacious and very hardworking. I have no doubt that she provides an excellent service to her clients, and she is a joy to work with.‘
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- Acting for a waste management company in pursuing a claim against its former solicitors relating to a property transaction.
Nelsons Solicitors Limited (Part of Lawfront)
Nelsons Solicitors Limited (Part of Lawfront)’s team represents a broad range of clients, from high-net-worth individuals to commercial property companies, in claims against the variety of professionals. With a strong track record representing claimants, team lead Daniel Brumpton works closely with both individual and commercial clients at local and national levels. In addition to its claimant work, the team defends professionals facing claims related to lack of insurance coverage.
Praxisleiter:
Daniel Brumpton
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‘The partner I have worked with, Daniel Brumpton, is knowledgeable and experienced, and very easy to get on with.’
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Rothera Bray
Rothera Bray's team is praised for its ‘technical excellence' and is experiences acting for claimants in matters brought against the breadth of professionals. Practice head Kendal Litherland joined the team from Shakespeare Martineau LLP in May 2024 and is well-regarded by clients for his 'fierce commitment’ to matters; Litherland handles an extensive portfolio. Caroline Bowler specialises in high-value claims against solicitors, accountants, and veterinary professionals in particular.
Praxisleiter:
Kendal Litherland
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Caroline Bowler
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‘Rothera Bray’s professional negligence practice stands out for its depth of expertise, strategic thinking and client care. The team provides an exceptionally high level of service, combining technical excellence with a practical, results-driven approach.’
‘I have worked extensively with Kendal Litherland, and I have never admired a solicitor more. He is strategically brilliant, exceptionally knowledgeable, and fiercely committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients.’
‘Outstanding in every respect. Knowledgeable and experienced lawyers providing outstanding technical legal advice on complex high-value litigation’
Smith Partnership
Smith Partnership's team has a particular strength handling professional liability claims, often at High Court-level. The team frequently acts for claimants in cases brought against solicitors, accountants and surveyors. Leading the practice, Alison Neate brings over 15 years of experience in professional negligence and is recognised by her clients as ‘an outstanding professional negligence litigator’.
Praxisleiter:
Alison Neate
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‚Smith Partnership is my number one recommendation for individuals who have been let down by professionals, where there have been significant consequences.‘
‚Alison Neate heads up the professional liability team, acting exclusively for claimants. She has wonderful client care skills and is someone to whom I would direct my friends and family if they needed assistance.‘
‚They have great specialism in the area of negligence. They give practical and clear advice.‘