Making a claim against a professional adviser can be awkward. You may feel let down as the advice you have received falls short of acceptable standards. Our extensive experience in advising on professional negligence claims means that we can quickly grasp the crux of the matter and advise on appropriate routes to resolve the dispute. Examples of cases in which we are able to advise include claims against:
Our expertise in professional negligence claims
We have consistently been recognised for our ability to advise clients effectively on professional negligence matters having been named in the leading legal directories: Chambers UK and The Legal 500.
Both Richard Lane and Sarah Perry who work within the Professional Negligence team are also recognised as 'leaders in their field' by the Legal 500 for their expertise in professional negligence matters and Sarah has been ranked in Chambers UK as a leading individual for professional negligence.
Richard and Sarah each have over 15 years experience in dealing with professional negligence claims and have handled several hundred cases for two major lending institutions involved in professional negligence matters including Bradford and Bingley Building Society -v- Hayes and Dumphys. Sarah has also acted in one of the leading cases on breach of fiduciary duties (Swindle -v- Harrison). They are supported by a team of solicitors, including two solicitor-advocates (all Higher Courts), all of whom have considerable experience in handling professional negligence claims.
The value of professional negligence claims on which we have advised, range from £5,000 to several £million.
Funding
Fixed fee, capped fee and conditional fees are all considered. We will take a pragmatic and creative approach as our aim is to foster long-term business partnerships with our clients.
Due to our extensive experience, from an early stage we will be able to confirm whether we can act on your behalf on a conditional fee basis, more commonly known as “a no win no fee agreement”. Such an agreement simply means that if we do not succeed with your claim you will not have to pay for our services. However, if we are successful, you will be responsible for our legal costs in accordance with the conditional fee agreement. However, your reasonable legal costs are often recovered from the opposing party if you are successful.
Legal 500 2011
Wright Hassall LLP’s
Richard Lane and
Sarah Perry are highly recommended. The group’s track record includes advising on several hundred cases for two major lending institutions.
Chambers UK 2012
Sarah Perry of Wright Hassall LLP is deemed a formidable partner who specialises in claims against solicitors, accountants and financial professionals.
