Professional negligence

We represent professionals of all disciplines and are recognised as specialists in professional indemnity litigation, combining expertise and experience with practical and tactical awareness. Our understanding of the particular dangers of litigation to the professional, and an awareness of the concerns for reputation, helps us rapidly identify the optimum solution, balancing commercial and professional pressures.

We handle all types of professional negligence claims – not only contractual disputes and allegations of professional negligence but also broader issues such as defamation, regulatory and disciplinary problems, DTI investigations and fraud.

We act for professionals working in :

Construction Education Finance, commerce & IT Insurance Intellectual property

Law Leisure and transport Media and creative Property Regulatory bodies and agencies.

 

What the legal directories say:

The professional negligence team at Berrymans Lace Mawer is praised for its work across the range of different professions. Clients value the way that the team remains "adept, agile and amenable to change." One client was particularly impressed by the team's "elegantly simple solutions to complex problems."

Client Service "We have a good relationship. The account is client-focused; they provide ongoing regular contact."

This four-partner team has offices in Manchester and Birmingham. The team has continued to expand, both by recruiting new solicitors and winning new clients. Clients are impressed with the quality of the advice they receive, with one stating that "the administrative and legal advice we receive is always very clear."

Client Service "They have impressed us. They're user-friendly, keen to involve the whole team and they put on free training sessions."

Commercial Awareness "The team is good at finding practical economic solutions."

Chambers & Partners 2012

Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP is 'not "flash" but can hold its own against anyone. Top-class service with total commitment'.

The ten-partner team is full of 'high-quality lawyers with a devoted following'.

Legal 500 2010

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