The ‘technically brilliant‘ team at Clyde & Co handles claims against a vast array of professionals, including barristers, contractors, and public sector entities. Practice head Louisa Robbins primarily acts for design professionals and surveyors, and is well-placed to assist insurers with coverage and monitoring issues. The ‘exceptional‘ James Preece routinely acts in disciplinary proceedings and claims, representing lawyers and their insurers. Ben Parks is particularly adept at representing educational establishments, brokers, and accountants, areas in which Martin Paxton is an expert. Sam Godding handles claims against solicitors with ‘incredible intellect‘, and Alexandra Charlton is a key name within the practice.

DWF houses a broad practice, known for its experience in cases against engineers, insurance brokers, and technology and media consultants. Andrew MacLeod acts for both UK and global insurers on the full spectrum of professional indemnity issues, and is noted for his strong focus on multi-party claims. Paul Dally is known for his longstanding experience in handling claims against engineers, surveyors, and architects, in addition to advising insurers on policy coverage. Praised for her ‘technical excellence‘, Hilary Harrison regularly represents insurance brokers and financial professionals in disputes, and is particularly knowledgeable of D&O insurance issues.

Kennedys acts for a lucrative client base of insurers, displaying ‘formidable strength in depth‘ when acting for financial professionals and handling construction cladding claims. Regional managing partner Claire Bushen is particularly adept at handling claims against accountants for tax and audit procedures, while construction claims specialist Tom Handley routinely handles cases against engineers, surveyors, and architects. Hannah Williams often assists insurers and reinsurers with D&O liability, professional indemnity, and financial lines mandates. Lucy Suddaby is known for representing accountants in claims concerning failed offshore tax avoidance schemes, while Geoffrey Shreeve is active within the IT professional indemnity market.

Utilising its ‘keen and in-depth‘ understanding, Keoghs LLP assists its diverse client base, which notably includes CNA Insurance, RSA, and The Veterinary Defence Society. ‘Astute operator‘ Ruth Lawrence leads the Liverpool team, and is a construction claims expert, and Sarah Naylor is well-versed in claims against veterinary surgeons and FCA-regulated professionals. Christopher Stanton assists insurers with solicitors’ minimum terms and conditions related issues, often defending claims against surveyors. Jonathan Anslow is an expert in multiparty construction claims, with his caseload including cladding related mandates. Rachel Blair is noted for her experience in claims against brokers, surveyors and solicitors.

Mills & Reeve LLP houses an ‘outstanding‘ practice which acts on behalf of a wide array of legal and construction professionals, and financial advisers. The group also handles a range of inter-insurer disputes and policy coverage matters, in addition to advising insurance brokers as policy holders. The ‘exceptional‘ Niall Innes leads the firm’s insurance group, acting in civil claims and disciplinary proceedings against barristers, solicitors, and licensed conveyancers. Construction specialist Ben Hardiman co-leads the team handling an increasing number of cladding related claims, often defending architects, engineers and contractors. Emma Harrison acts for a varied client list of barristers, solicitors, and insurance brokers.

The ‘tenacious‘ Mickaela Fox and Mike Grant jointly lead the ‘very strong and experienced‘ Liverpool-based team at Weightmans LLP, which acts for numerous insurers and underwriters. Fox stands out due to her expansive knowledge of accountants’, valuers’ and solicitors’ claims, and her deep regulatory expertise. Grant is well-known for defending claims against construction professionals through mediation and arbitration. Alex Marler primarily handles claims within the construction sector against architects, and design and build contractors, in addition to assisting clients with subrogated claims. Hailed as the ‘cream of the crop‘, Pamela Freeland routinely appears before the Construction Court on behalf of surveyors and engineers.

Praised for its ‘incredible attention to detail‘, the ‘excellent‘ team at Addleshaw Goddard acts for a varied client list of insurance brokers, solicitors, and banks. The group also handles a range of fire safety related compliance issues under the new Fire Safety Regulations. Practice co-head Nick Ashcroft is noted for his ‘great intelligence and experience‘, routinely handling claims against solicitors, while co-head and ‘first-class operator‘ Victoria Pool acts for policyholders in a myriad of cases concerning D&O and professional indemnity cover. Susan Garrett leads the firm’s pension disputes practice, handling a wide array of professional negligence disputes and pensions related indemnity claims before the ombudsman.

The team at DAC Beachcroft LLP, praised by clients for its ‘excellent technical expertise’, handles a varied caseload of D&O claims and cases arising out of regulatory breaches and contractual disputes. Practice head Ian McConkey is well-known for his broad knowledge of professional negligence claims against brokers, solicitors, and construction professionals. Joining the Manchester team from the firm’s Bristol group, Tom Bedford primarily represents solicitors in professional disciplinary proceedings and investigations, and civil claims. The ‘highly competent‘ Katy Giles stands out due to her strong knowledge of claims against legal professionals, including barristers.

Kit Sorrell and Julia Norris jointly lead FS Legal‘s commercial litigation practice, utilising its ‘professionalism, compassion and clarity‘ when assisting individuals and corporate clients. Sorrel handles a variety of claims concerning tax mitigation schemes, and breaches of contractual and statutory duties, while Norris focuses on claims arising out of corporate transactions. Nicola Stanley regularly represents financial institutions in claims against surveyors and solicitors, in addition to representing corporations in cases against financial advisers. Christine Newton routinely acts for engineering, manufacturing, and construction sector clients in mediations, and John Colvin is a key name for banking and financial services litigation.

The ‘extremely proactive and attentive‘ group at Markel Law LLP handles a vast array of issues concerning policy coverage, and regulatory mandates. Mark Rankin is noted for his distinctive focus on the TMT sector, often defending claims involving contractual breaches and misrepresentation against policyholders. Christopher Burns is an expert in construction disputes, representing a diverse client roster of architects and engineers, in addition to acting for high court enforcement officers and agents.

Mark Deverell and Guy Lightowler jointly lead the Stockport-based practice at Gorvins Solicitors, which acts in a variety of claims arising out of property transactions and contractual breaches. Deverell, managing partner of the firm, leads the litigation group, and is known for his strong knowledge of commercial disputes. Lightowler primarily acts for legal professionals and surveyors, often settling disputes through mediation.

Myerson Solicitors stands out due to its strong focus on wills, trusts, and probate-related professional negligence issues. Following the retirement of Tim Norman, Suzanne Carr now heads up the practice with her deep experience in claims against accountants, tax advisers, and barristers. David Jones joined the group from Stephensons Solicitors LLP in September 2023, contributing his broad knowledge of vesting order applications and claims against solicitors.

Shoosmiths LLP‘s team routinely acts in a range of construction and product liability professional negligence claims, working as part of the firm’s national network. ‘Very accomplished‘ litigator Richard Marshall leads the team, and is known for his deep knowledge of defective product design issues which result in serious damage. Matthew Brown is a key name within the team for building disputes, acting before the Technology and Construction Court, particularly in relation to cladding issues.