Professional Negligence

Anyone engaging a professional specialist or advisor, such as a solicitor, accountant or architect, expects that individual to display the appropriate care and skill. Sometimes, however, this threshold is not reached. This is where we can help.

Whether you want to bring a professional negligence claim or need to defend one, our experienced team offers pragmatic and practical advice.

Bringing a professional negligence claim

Professionals have a duty to meet a certain standard of expertise. If this standard is not met, resulting in some kind of harm, then you could have grounds for a professional negligence claim. Claims can be made against all types of professionals, including solicitors, architects, builders and surveyors.

At Aticus Law, we can explain whether you are in a position to pursue a professional negligence claim. There are certain criteria that must be met, if your case is to succeed. We can advise you on the merits of your case, clarifying whether you have been the victim of professional negligence, and if so, what you can do about it.

If you would like to proceed with legal action, we can handle everything for you. We will gather the evidence to prove your claim and will negotiate a settlement that is appropriate to your case. Your compensation can cover a wide range of damages, including your financial losses and emotional distress. 

Defending a professional negligence claim

Our civil litigation solicitors also defend those who are facing accusations of professional negligence. We appreciate what is at stake and will do everything in our power to disprove the allegations.

If you are facing the threat of a professional negligence claim, we recommend that you contact us without delay. The sooner we can start work on your case, the better.

It may be possible to undermine the claim, meaning the aggrieved client or customer has little prospect of progressing their case further. This will no doubt be a relief, allowing you to resume your business operations without the threat of legal action hanging over you.

We will determine the best approach in your case, working to minimise the consequences and maintain your professional reputation.

Speak to our solicitors

For all areas of commercial litigation, our team of qualified commercial litigation solicitors led by Partner Simon Fagan are in a position to advise you on how best to progress your case.

Contact our team today in order to discuss any aspect of your commercial litigation case in greater detail.