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Direct access professional negligence barristers
Professional negligence claims arise when a professional, such as a solicitor, accountant or surveyor, falls below the expected standard and causes you loss.
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When you need a professional negligence barrister
A professional's mistake has cost you money, you want your case assessed, or a limitation deadline is approaching.
Can I instruct a professional negligence barrister directly?
These claims suit direct access, particularly for early merits and causation advice.
What does it cost?
Merits advice is usually fixed fee. Limitation issues should be raised urgently.
Professional Negligence: common questions
Can I claim against my former solicitor?
If their work fell below standard and caused you loss, you may have a claim. A barrister can assess the merits.
Is there a deadline?
Yes. Professional negligence has limitation deadlines, so get advice promptly.
How do I prove negligence?
You must show a breach of the professional duty and a loss caused by it. Counsel can advise on the evidence needed.
Not sure who fits?
Tell us about your professional negligence matter.
Send a short summary and we will match you with the right direct access barrister, with a fixed fee quoted in writing before anything starts.