Professional Negligence Lawyers
Fletcher Hixon advises individuals, businesses, financial services firms, advisers, insurers and professional practices on professional negligence claims, complaints and disputes.
Whether you have suffered financial loss because of poor professional advice, are defending an allegation of negligence, or are dealing with claims management company activity or insurer involvement, we provide clear, strategic and pragmatic advice tailored
to your position.
Who we
help
We advise clients on professional negligence matters involving:
-
Financial advisers and regulated financial services professionals.
-
Solicitors whose advice or conduct may have caused loss.
-
Accountants involved in negligent tax, reporting or business advice.
-
Surveyors involved in valuation or property-related negligence.
-
Other professionals whose advice or services have caused financial loss.
We act for both clients pursuing claims and professionals or firms defending them.
Bringing a professional negligence claim
If you believe you have suffered loss because of negligent professional advice, we can help you assess whether you have a claim, what evidence is needed and what outcome may realistically be achieved.
We can advise on duty of care, breach of duty, causation, loss, limitation periods, pre-action correspondence and settlement strategy.
Defending a professional negligence claim
If you or your firm are facing allegations of negligence, early advice can make a significant difference.
We can help you assess the merits of the claim, engage with insurers, respond to correspondence, manage claims management company activity and develop a clear defence strategy.
How we can help
We provide practical advice at every stage of a professional negligence dispute, including:
-
Initial merits review.
-
Evidence and document assessment.
-
Pre-action correspondence.
-
Negotiation and settlement strategy.
-
Insurer and professional indemnity issues.
-
Litigation support where proceedings are necessary.
Professional negligence FAQs
What is professional negligence?
Professional negligence can arise where a professional fails to meet the standard reasonably expected of them and that failure causes financial loss.
Can I claim against a financial adviser for negligent advice?
You may be able to claim if unsuitable or negligent financial advice caused you loss. The strength of the claim will depend on the advice given, the documents available, the risks explained at the time and whether the loss was caused by the advice.
Do you defend professional negligence claims?
Yes. We advise professionals, firms, financial services networks, advisers and insurers responding to allegations of negligence or poor advice.
How long do I have to bring a professional negligence claim?
Limitation periods can be complex, but many professional negligence claims must be brought within six years of the negligent act or within three years of discovering the relevant facts. You should take advice promptly because deadlines can affect your position.
Do you act remotely?
Yes. Fletcher Hixon operates remotely and can advise clients across England and Wales.