Our market leading team are the go-to experts for high profile professional negligence actions.
We act on disputes involving accountants, auditors, tax advisers, valuers, architects, surveyors, solicitors, investment advisers and other professionals. We are recognised as having one of the most effective teams for resolving business critical disputes in the sector.
We have acted on some of the most high profile audit negligence cases in recent years, such as the £1.6 billion claim against PwC arising out of the collapse of Cattles plc, together with substantial valuer negligence claims, complex investment advice actions, proceedings before the Financial Ombudsman Service, claims against solicitors and barristers relating to negligent legal advice, and more.
Our experience enables us to provide early assessment of the merits of an action, and provide strategic advice to help resolve matters at an early stage. If that cannot be achieved, we have great deal of experience in litigation, arbitration as well as alternative dispute resolution will serve to protect your businesses from critical reputational, financial and other damage.
We can also help you to use innovative litigation funding solutions to unlock potential claims.
Acted on the defence of auditor negligence claims valuing £200 million, and associated regulatory and criminal proceedings, relating to the collapse of the Patisserie Valerie chain.
Defence of a c.£50 million audit negligence claim relating to losses arising on interest rate swap contracts.
Acting for PwC on claims and regulatory matters relating to the collapse of sub-prime lender, Cattles (Cattles and Welcome Financial Services v PwC).
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