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Rayner my parade! The importance of specialist advice.
Jemma Brimblecombe
Businesses and individuals are reliant on their professional advisors to guide them and represent their interests, but when the professional advisors get it wrong they should expect to be held to account.
Our specialist team of litigators have extensive experience in acting for claimants in claims against professional advisors and are ranked in The Legal 500 as experts in this field.
We conduct high value and complex claims on behalf of claimants (often through referrals from other professionals) for negligence, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and misrepresentation in the following areas:
We have particular expertise in dealing with cases where there are allegations of fraud and professional negligence claims involving trusts and estates.
We employ a wide range of methods to help promote early settlement where this is possible. However, if a resolution cannot be found, we engage in and manage litigation as pro-actively, efficiently and cost effectively as possible to ensure success for our clients at trial.
Professionals will usually have the benefit of professional indemnity insurance so that, assuming liability is established, claimants will be able to recover some or all of their loss and the majority of their legal costs of bringing the claim. In any event, we provide our clients with clear advice about costs and the various ways of funding a professional negligence claim, alongside strategic and commercial advice at every step of the case.
For more information, read our case studies and FAQs.
What Clients and Directories have said
They have extraordinary attention to detail and professionalism. Also, they benefit from having deep knowledge of other relevant fields, namely regulatory and disciplinary matters. The net result is unmatched client care and skill."
The Legal 500, 2025
They are a very proactive and client-focused team. They fight hard for their clients and provide a very good service"
The Legal 500, 2025
A great business with standout, long-established rainmakers, a body of excellent partners and well recruited and trained assistants who are given early responsibility and development opportunities."
The Legal 500, 2025
Old-school rigour combined with a thoroughly modern emphasis on client care. The fee earners in the team are intelligent, analytical, robust and dedicated."
The Legal 500, 2024
Good knowledge of the professional negligence market"
The Legal 500, 2024
I found the team to be helpful, clear and honest. I was able to rely on their judgement and their advice."
The Legal 500, 2024
Kingsley Napley’s professional liability team has been growing in profile over recent years. It covers a broad range of professionals. Members of the team demonstrate acute understanding of the relevant law and pursue a careful strategy sensitive to the requirements of professionals and their insurers."
The Legal 500 UK, 2021
A reputable law firm with a good reputation."
The Legal 500 UK, 2021
Richard Foss
Partner and Head of Department
Katherine Pymont
Partner
Fiona Simpson (Français)
Partner
Fiona Simpson
Partner
Mary Young
Partner
Ben Atkin
Senior Associate
Elliot Grosvenor-Taylor
Senior Associate
Abigail Hall
Senior Associate
Krishna Mahajan
Senior Associate
Kate Salter
Senior Associate
Phoebe Alexander
Associate
Lavanya Loganathan
Associate
Filton Pavier
Associate
Chantelle Tang
Associate
