Professional Negligence
A professional negligence claim is a situation that neither side ever wanted to be in. Our highly-rated team provides the advice and guidance required to get through it successfully.
Our large and highly-regarded litigation team is known for exceptional expertise in professional negligence cases. Indeed, one member sits on the Law Society of Scotland panel for specialist accreditation in this area.
The team includes many lawyers who also have specialist understanding of other legal areas. We can pursue and defend claims against solicitors in the following areas:
- Trusts and executry
- Real estate
- Energy/renewables
- Litigation
- Banking and finance
- Pensions
We also support clients in other professions, including architects, administrators and accountants.
Professional negligence is a complex area. There are various bases for claims, and many factors influence whether they succeed or fail. Having the right legal team on your side can significantly improve both the outcome and the whole experience.
Our expertise includes:
- Claims against architects, engineers and surveyors
- Claims against administrators and liquidators
- Claims against accountants and financial advisers
- Claims against solicitors in various circumstances
Meet our key contacts
John MacKenzie
Partner and Head of Commercial Disputes
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John MacKenzie
Partner and Head of Commercial Disputes
