When you rely on a professional adviser, you expect their work to meet the standards of their industry. If an accountant, surveyor, architect, solicitor, broker or other professional gives incorrect advice or fails to perform their duties properly, the consequences can be financially and emotionally damaging. Our specialist professional negligence solicitors in London can help you recover the losses you have suffered.
At Grant Saw Solicitors, our experienced litigation team represents individuals and businesses across London, Greenwich, Blackheath, the South East and further afield in a wide range of negligence disputes. We provide clear, practical advice from the outset and work to resolve your claim as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.
Our expertise in professional negligence claims
We act for clients pursuing claims against professionals including:
- Accountants
- Architects
- Brokers and financial advisers
- Construction professionals
- Company directors
- Engineers
- Estate agents
- Insurers
- Legal professionals
- Surveyors and valuers
- Tax advisers
- Trustees
We handle claims involving professional negligence, breach of contract and misrepresentation, using alternative dispute resolution where suitable or litigation where necessary.
What should I do if I suspect professional negligence?
If you believe that negligent advice or services have caused you financial loss, it’s important to seek legal guidance as soon as possible. Our team will:
- Review the relationship between you and the professional
- Identify the duty of care owed to you
- Assess how the adviser failed to meet expected professional standards
- Quantify the losses you have suffered
- Advise whether you have a strong basis for a claim
How to bring a professional negligence claim
Most claims follow the Pre-Action Protocol for Professional Negligence, which involves:
- Preparing a detailed Letter of Claim
- Allowing the professional or their insurer a set period to respond
- Assessing whether the allegations are admitted, partly admitted or denied
If a settlement is not reached through this process, we may issue court proceedings. We will provide a clear estimate of costs at the outset, and in some cases may act on a no win, no fee (Conditional Fee Agreement).
Our professional negligence team is accredited by Lexcel, the Law Society's mark of excellence in client care, compliance and practice management.
Contact our professional negligence lawyers in London
If you believe you have suffered loss due to negligent professional advice, our experienced solicitors are here to help. For more information, please email us or contact us on 020 8858 6971.
