The ‘strong and excellent’ team at Kennedys is known for its work on high-value and complex professional indemnity disputes. Led by Eammon Mooney, the group receives a steady flow of instructions from major global and national insurers. Its expertise spans various sectors such as accountants, construction and insolvency professionals, as well as solicitors. Paul Chaplin works with key professional indemnity insurers and their insureds, and is particularly sought after for his work on tax-scheme claims. Steve Oates excels at representing construction and property professionals, solicitors and insurance brokers. Patric Rouendaal is noted for his D&O claims work. Jonathan Herne and Eliza Kwok are among the other significant members of the department.

The team at Mills & Reeve LLP ‘boasts exceptional industry knowledge’, which allows it ‘to navigate complex legal landscapes with finesse’. The large team 'leaves no stone unturned'. It frequently acts on multi-million pound claims  and coverage disputes in the professional indemnity insurance market. Angus Turner is highly sought after by law firms when faced with a negligence claim. Neil Frankland ’s focus is on construction and brokers’ negligence cases. David Gooding has an established practice - he defends accountants' and solicitors’ negligence claims. Also recommended is Lucy Howard who leads on professional indemnity claims that arise from trust, probate and private tax related matters.

Alison Siniver and Julian Smart co-head the practice at Clyde & Co, which frequently deals with claims against all professionals. It is particularly well-known for advising on claims against financial professionals, as well as claims arising from tax and financial transactions. The team has also been working on some large group actions, and repeat claims in relation to interest only mortgages, tax avoidance schemes and property searches. Siniver has a broad practice – she is particularly well-regarded for her work on claims against accountants. Smart also has a diverse practice, with a special focus on cases involving commercial fraud.

Under the direction of Mark Beesley, Shakespeare Martineau LLP acts for claimants in a variety of professional negligence claims, many of which are funded using conditional fee arrangements. These claims range in value from tens of thousands of pounds to millions of pounds. The claims are typically against solicitors, accountants and barristers, as well as independent financial advisors, pension trustees and surveyors. Beesley primarily acts for claimants. Michael Young  has particular strength in high-value negligence claims with complex property and/or finance issues.

Nathan Talbott leads a strong professional negligence practice at Wright Hassall LLP, which is mainly claimant focused. It acts for both private individuals and businesses, and covers all aspects of professional negligence. A large proportion of its work continues to involve tax and financial advice. It is adept at advising on  issues relating to the mis-selling of products and tax schemes, as well as disguised remuneration planning. The group receives a steady stream of instructions on claims against negligent solicitors.

Led by Jonathan Newbold, the professional negligence team at Browne Jacobson LLP is based in the East and West Midlands. It frequently defends claims against professionals. The group is on the panel of a number of large insurers. At the Birmingham office, Joanne Lewis specialises in high-value litigation against solicitors and other professionals. Lewis is also experienced in advising on coverage issues, particularly in relation to construction professionals claims.

Dean Parnell and Ian Sheppard jointly lead the team at Sydney Mitchell LLP, which advises individuals who have personally suffered from a solicitor’s negligence. It also acts for some commercial organisations on various professional negligence matters.