DAC Beachcroft LLP ‘s ‘strong and established’ team acts for all major UK professional indemnity insurers across a diverse range of issues, including defending claims against solicitors, property professionals, financial institutions, insurance brokers and construction professionals. The team also acts for a growing number of professional practices on issues including claims, risk management work, client engagement issues and insurance matters.  Duncan Greenwood advises London market insurers and large corporations focusing on claims against surveyors, solicitors and insurance brokers; and Suzanne Wharton focuses on claims against solicitors and accountants with extensive experience managing complex, large and multi-party disputes. Laura Clayburn covers all aspects of claims against construction professionals, and Naomi Park is a key name at legal director level.

DLA Piper acts for large financial institutions as claimants or defendants in high-profile and complex matters, including class actions; the group has also expanded its offering to cover cryptocurrency, fintech and fraud claims. Adam Ibrahim leads the team, focusing on fraud, conspiracy, and negligence claims involving major banks and financial institutions. The team also benefits from Chris Harvey, who covers a wide range of complex, high-value financial matters; Sohail Ali‘s extensive financial litigation experience; and Claire Clayton-Stead‘s focus on complex claims regarding retail and commercial banks in the UK market. Hugh Evans also assists with challenging and complex disputes, while Paul McNamee has a particular focus on claims regarding allegations of fraud.

DWF’s team defends a wide range of professionals, including solicitors, engineers, architects, accountants, insurance brokers, surveyors, and media and IT professionals. The team is experienced in handling claims related to negligence, breach of contract, breach of trust, and defamation, and on the claimant side, deals with directors’ and officers’ claims and claims against financial institutions. Matthew Reynolds heads up the team and specialises in defending professionals and handling mediation proceedings. Grant Walker focuses on defending solicitors and construction professionals, while Paul Metham concentrates on solicitor-related work. The team also benefits from the expertise of the newly promoted Malcolm Rogers, who defends professionals in the construction sector.

Mills & Reeve LLP is consistently sought out by major insurers to defend a range of claims, with a notable emphasis on matters involving legal professionals. The group also has strong capabilities in defending construction professionals, accountants, insurance brokers, insolvency practitioners, as well as life sciences and technology companies. Team heads Neil Howes and Liam Burnett bring extensive experience, particularly in insurance disputes involving professional indemnity and directors and officers policies.

Addleshaw Goddard’s large and experienced team operates at a ‘consistently high standard’ across banking, construction, and general commercial litigation mandates. Spearheading the team are Bill Gilliam and Ben Lowans; Gilliam leverages his considerable experience acting for commercial clients, while Lowans covers all aspects of financial disputes, frequently acting for lenders in complex and high-value disputes. Joe Wilkinson has notable experience in construction and engineering disputes, with a focus on design and defect liability claims. Sandip Singh is the key name at legal director level.

Keystone Law's Leeds-based professional negligence team uniquely benefits from the expertise of team head Jonathan Watmough, who has extensive experience defending insurers; he predominantly acts for businesses and high-net-worth individuals. Sharon Duncan has a wealth of litigation experience, focusing on claims involving solicitors, surveyors and national and international banking institutions.

Kennedys’ Yorkshire-based team acts for a number of leading professional indemnity insurers on a range of matters, and has recently benefitted from the relocation of Catherine Shuttleworth, who brings extensive experience in advising solicitors, accountants, surveyors, insurance intermediaries and insolvency practitioners. The team also fields Mark Cordingley, who is well regarded in relation to claims against construction professionals.

LCF Law specialises in handling claims against solicitors and accountants, with notable experience in claims regarding the sale and purchase of businesses. Recent work includes handling a growing number of instructions in the property and probate spaces. Charles Abraham offers a wealth of experience in litigation, arbitration and mediation proceedings, while Ragan Montgomery is an accredited mediator who has done notable work on claims arising out of wills and probate.