Professional negligence

John has undertaken a range of professional negligence actions against solicitors for breach of duty in the conduct of personal injury, clinical negligence and commercial claims. Instructions have included claims against mortgage brokers, architects, surveyors, accountants and IFAs for failing to discharge their duties towards their client.

John’s experience across a range of subject areas provides useful experience and insight when acting in cases concerning breach of duty and loss consequent on sub-standard professional conduct.

Resolution of disputes has been achieved by negotiation, mediation and joint settlement meetings, as well as by the Legal Ombudsman and litigation in the courts.

Examples of cases undertaken:-

• Dey v Thurston – surveyor’s negligence in the conduct of a pre-purchase survey
• Mcfarlane v Thompsons Solicitors (a firm) – solicitor’s negligence in the conduct of a personal injury action
• Rogers v Andersoneden Solicitors (a firm) – solicitor’s negligence in the conduct of a personal injury action
• Bennett v UNISON – union’s failure to protect their member’s interests; solicitors brought in as an Additional Party
• Thomas v Countrywide Surveyors Ltd – surveyor’s negligence in the conduct of a pre-purchase survey
• Russell Whyte v Thompsons Solicitors (a firm) – solicitor’s negligence in the conduct of a personal injury action