A Professional negligence claim is where a professional (such as a financial adviser, accountant, solicitor, architect, estate agent or a surveyor) fails to perform to their defined duties and this results in their client incurring a financial loss.
Every professional has a duty of care to a client, which commands them to perform their job to an appropriate standard, with reasonable care.
Negligence happens if a professional has not met this commitment when representing or working with their client.
Professional negligence claims are not uncommon and in recent years have increased for a number of reasons. One contributing factor to this, is that we are increasingly more aware of our legal rights and how to exercise them.
Healys solicitors has more than 20 years’ experience of advising businesses and individuals on negligence claims against professionals.
Our legal experts appreciate that every case is different and holds its own complexities. That’s why we take a personalised approach when exploring our client’s situation in order to make sure we can support you in achieving the best possible outcome.
If you think you may be in a position to bring a claim against a professional but may be concerned about your financial situation in pursuing this, we can help you. Our solicitors can assist you to assess the prospects of your claim and when possible, support you to find suitable funding to manage court fees and pursue the claim.
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Here are some examples of recent professional negligence matters, which have been successfully won on behalf of our valued clients:
Healys Professional Negligence legal team have acted against most professionals, which includes solicitors, barristers, architects, surveyors, financial advisors and accountants.
We always aim to minimise the risk and stress of disputes by finding creative funding solutions to achieve efficient, but desired results. In addition to a high quality of service, clients can be assured to receive transparency on costs throughout and regular updates on the practice and procedures involved in pursuing your claim.
Healys Professional Negligence solicitors have an outstanding reputation for gaining the best possible outcomes in professional negligence cases.
Our team have achieved a range of legal rankings and awards, which further reflects the team’s professionalism and dedication to achieve the desired outcome of our clients.
For the last nine years running, Healys Professional Negligence team has continued to be recognised by leading legal review bodies, including Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Partner & Head of Professional Negligence, Robert Johnson, is ranked by Chambers & Partners and is a Recommended Lawyer in Legal 500, as is Partner David Bailey.
Our professional negligence solicitors have the necessary levels of experience, expertise and resources to provide advice, assistance and representation to clients. The team includes a member of the Professional Negligence Lawyers’ Association with excellent contacts with leading chambers in this field.
Professional negligence is a specialist subject within legal services and not an area of general practice for solicitors. This has the effect of reducing the number of solicitors who are sufficiently aware of the issues involved to enable them to undertake professional negligence work effectively.
Healys professional negligence team are experts in this field and that is reflected in the increasing number of cases on which we are instructed and win. We advise on claims against most professionals including solicitors, barristers, accountants, surveyors, financial advisers, project managers, planning consultants and architects.
Our professional negligence solicitors have the necessary levels of experience, expertise and resources to provide advice, assistance and representation to clients who believe that they have a claim against a professional. The key elements of this service are:
Healys professional negligence solicitors have substantial experience and expertise in professional negligence matters. The team includes a member of the Professional Negligence Lawyers’ Association with excellent contacts with leading chambers in this field.
1st July 2022
We are pleased to announce that Robert Johnson, Partner and Head of Healys Professional Negligence, has been identified as a leader in his field and recommended for inclusion in this year’s Who’s Who Legal: Professional Negligence report.
21st October 2021
The latest edition of leading legal directory Chambers & Partners has been published, and Healys are pleased to announce that 3 partners have received individual recognition.
1st October 2021
Healys has once again been recognised as a Leading Firm in the latest edition of the Legal 500 UK. This year Healys has been ranked in 7 practice areas, with 13 individuals recognised as Recommended Lawyers in their specialist fields. Continue reading »
25th May 2021
Healys are pleased to announce that Robert Johnson, partner and Head of Professional Negligence, has been shortlisted to win an award for Professional Negligence in the Client Choice awards 2021. Continue reading »
23rd October 2020
Healys LLP has again been recognised as a leading firm in the latest edition of the Legal 500.
The Legal 500 directory provides comprehensive coverage on legal services providers in over 100 countries, with independent and unbiased commentary on the leading law firms.
This year Healys has been ranked in 4 practice areas, with 8 lawyers individually recommended. Continue reading »
1st July 2022
We are pleased to announce that Robert Johnson, Partner and Head of Healys Professional Negligence, has been identified as a leader in his field and recommended for inclusion in this year’s Who’s Who Legal: Professional Negligence report.
20th June 2022
Congratulations to head of Healys Classic & Collector Cars, Clive Robertson for completing the Mille Miglia 2022.
13th June 2022
Clive Robertson, Head of Healys Classic & Collector Car Group, will be competing in Mille Miglia 2022, which will be taking place in Italy from 15th – 18th June. Continue reading »
8th June 2022
We are pleased to announce that Daniel Winslow, Partner and head of Healys Leasehold Services, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Solicitor of the Year category at this year’s Enfranchisement & Right to Manage Awards.
23rd May 2022
In a recent interview with Latest TV, Healys Head of Professional Negligence Robert Johnson discusses what potential claimants need to know when considering bringing a claim against a professional. Continue reading »