The Norwich office of Mills & Reeve LLP is home to an insurance disputes practice for which professional indemnity, insurance and financial disputes are a key focus. The firm has 'genuine specialists in the field, with lawyers who are personable, proactive, attentive, commercial and engaged with their cases', remarks one client. Among these are practice head Neil Davies and consultant Stephen King, and senior associates Matthew Wilson and 'highly intelligent and very hardworking' Sophie Briggs. Davies, who is 'a calm presence when business-changing issues are at hand', frequently handles claims against the construction/engineering professions, surveyors, and financial and pension professionals.

The litigation group at Birketts LLP has broad focus that includes professional negligence disputes, which are handled by general commercial litigators, or specialists in areas such as private client. Led by Laurence Weeks in Cambridge, Andrew Kinnison in Norwich and Daden Hunt in Chelmsford, the practice includes Norwich-based Bernadette Baker, who handles claims arising from the wills and the administration of estates and trusts. Senior associate Adam Blenkinsop frequently acts for claimants, and Matthew Atkins is a key adviser on claims involving solicitors, accountants and surveyors.

Buckles Solicitors LLP in Peterborough has a broad litigation practice, led by new partner hire from Knights plc Phillippa O'Neill. The firm predominantly acts for claimants and has notable expertise in claims against solicitors and accountants, though it has also advised on cases involving surveyors and architects. Clients note 'a very personal feeling about the business' and pick out senior associate Nick Porter for his 'very pragmatic and open approach to problems'. Many of the firm's cases arise from estate planning and associated tax issues.