Professional negligence

Claims arising from negligent planning advice

Claims arising from negligent planning advice

Claim against designer in respect of a listed barn conversion

Claim against designer in respect of a listed barn conversion

Claim arising from breach of listed building consents in works on a barn conversion

The client’s claim resulted from serious breaches of listed building consent by the designer / project manager on a barn conversion project, resulting in a stop notice being issued and the need for fresh permissions to be obtained.

Claim arising from serious defects to new school sports hall zinc roof

We are acting for a local academy in relation to the failure of the zinc covering to the aerofoil roof on their sports hall which was only completed about 2 years ago, which has led to leaks into the main sports arena risking permanent damage to the flooring.

Claim against architect arising from a major refurbishment of a country residence

We act for the owner of a substantial country house, which is undergoing major structural works including a large extension (comprising a pool house complex), extensive alterations and complete renovation of the house, associated outbuildings and grounds.

Complex multi party claim arising from complete design failing of bespoke furniture

Multi-party dispute arising from total design failure of in excess of £1m worth of contemporary bespoke furniture built to a highly unusual (and, as it transpires, unrealisable) design concept.

Resolution of a multi party dispute arising from the failure of a major piled retaining wall during the construction of a high end coastal development

We acted in relation to a large multi party claim arising from the failure of a major piled retaining wall on a land slipped escarpment, at a coastal development of luxury apartments.

Suing a negligent professional – don’t be put off by the cost

Have you been let down by a professional? Did your lawyer omit to advise you of planning, right of way or environmental issues affecting your property when you bought it? Did they fail to protect your interests in a property venture adequately? Did they miss a limitation deadline when acting for you on a dispute? Or did they prepare a Will or a Trust which did not have the desired tax consequences?

Funding a claim against your professional adviser

Have you been let down by a professional? Did your solicitors omit to advise you of planning, right of way or environmental issues affecting your property when you bought it?

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