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Kingsley Napley’s Medical Negligence Team ‘walks together’ with the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity
Sharon Burkill
23 April 2024
How to avoid a professional negligence claim
Professional negligence claims against accountants are on the rise, as for other professionals, partly owing to the recent growth of litigation funding options for potential claimants. We can expect such claims to increase yet further during a recessionary environment with administrators looking to clawback some value for distressed estates and assets.
17 April 2024
Clarity on the approach to liability in Valuer Negligence Cases - Bratt v Jones
On 22 March 2024, the judgment in Bratt v Jones was handed down in the Chancery Division. The judgment provides helpful clarity on the approach to determining liability in valuer negligence cases.
10 April 2024
Q&A: Can I claim against my accountant for fees to HMRC?
I was fined for inaccurate tax accounts, but it wasn’t my fault.
23 October 2023
It’s a fix! The Fixed Recoverable Costs regime and the impact on professional negligence claims
The 1 October 2023 saw the Fixed Recoverable Costs (“FRC”) regime extend beyond personal injury claims in the fast track to almost every area of civil litigation, including professional negligence, and sees the introduction of a new Intermediate Track.
We address in this article, the impact of the FRC regime on Professional Negligence claims, and how this affects the recoverability of costs.
14 June 2023
What are the implications of poor investment decisions for attorneys and deputies?
When an individual makes an unsuccessful investment decision using their own money, the consequences may be limited to financial losses. However, for an appointed deputy or attorney responsible for managing the financial affairs of an individual who lacks capacity, a poor investment decision can have more serious ramifications.
