Professional negligence
Oct 1 2010 The Journal
Crutes Law Firm, Newcastle
Watson Burton LLP, Newcastle
Hay & Kilner, Newcastle
Sintons LLP, Newcastle
Crutes Law Firm has a national reputation for its professional indemnity work in the legal sector, with clients highlighting the team's 'experience, knowledge and efficiency in dealing with instructions in a timely manner'. It achieved a settlement in a case involving over 100 claims against a firm of solicitors, as well as settling a £3m mortgage fraud claim for £1m. Helen Ager leads the team.
Watson Burton LLP's niche practice has strengths in the legal, financial and construction sectors, with the construction sector a particular growth area in 2009. Highlights included the defence of a £750,000 claim against a specialist cladding contractor, and of three negligent design claims against a contractor. Richard Palmer heads the practice.
Hay & Kilner's indemnity practice encompasses instructions from banks, mortgage lenders and solicitors, among others. Recent highlights for Ros Sparrow include advising a business in relation to a fire-related claim against brokers.
The 'highly professional and efficient' team at Sintons LLP handles indemnity work for both claimants and defendants. It has a strong reputation in the construction sector, and recently acted for the owner of a number of commercial properties in respect of a negligence claim against a firm of solicitors.
