Professional negligence
CRUTES LAW FIRM Newcastle
WATSON BURTON LLP Newcastle
Hay & Kilner Newcastle
Crutes Law Firm has a diverse practice led by Helen Ager, and has built an enviable reputation advising on solicitor claims. It acts for claimant and defendant clients, and was recently instructed on a case involving over 100 claims against a single firm. It was also instructed on a £2m claim involving a negligent valuation by a surveyor.
The ‘very highly rated’ practice at Watson Burton LLP offers particular strength on construction claims. Richard Palmer has ‘excellent strategic abilities in claims resolution and good critical analysis skills’, with Rob Langley praised for ‘in-depth analysis of contractual liabilities’. Instructions include defending a housebuilder against allegations of negligence/breach of contract.
Ros Sparrow heads the Hay & Kilner practice, which advises both claimants and defendants. Instructions come from law firms, banks, mortgage lenders, accountants and architects. Recent work includes acting for a property partnership in a claim against their solicitors.
