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We handle a wide variety of disputes against various professionals, including claims against architects, builders, solicitors, accountants and valuers.
A particular area of expertise is dealing with claims against solicitors, for example where an error has been made by solicitors in terms of the advice which they have given to clients or documentation which has been incorrectly drawn up.
We appreciate that in this area of work, clients have already been let down by their professional advisors and we therefore seek to guide our clients carefully through the process of assessing whether negligence can be established, obtaining the appropriate expert evidence and explaining the sometimes difficult question of causation, i.e. whether the losses suffered by our client can properly be attributed to the negligence which we seek to establish. We act quickly to mitigate our client’s losses and where possible take steps to attempt to rectify the error which has been made.
In appropriate cases we encourage resolution of these disputes by alternative dispute resolution such as mediation, since we recognise that it can be extremely stressful for a client to be in dispute with their professional advisers.
We have recovered substantial compensation on behalf of clients both at trial and by way of settlements. We have been able to achieve a satisfactory outcome even in cases where there are limitation issues and issues of causation, by negotiating the best possible deal with the professional body’s insurers or their solicitors.
We always endeavour to approach these cases in a practical way, encouraging early resolution of the dispute wherever possible. We present our client’s case to opponents in the strongest possible terms, whilst at the same time providing our clients with realistic advice as to the prospects of success.
Contacts:
David Foster: 01483 562901
Lisa Green: 01483 562901
Peter Sisson: 01483 562901
