Compensation for negligent professional advice

Professional Negligence Solicitors

At Nelsons, we understand the frustration and financial loss resulting from substandard professional services. Our solicitors in Derby, Leicester and Nottingham specialise in professional negligence claims, helping individuals and businesses seek compensation when professionals fail to meet their duty of care.

Contact us today via our online enquiry form or call 0800 024 1976 for expert advice.

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What is Professional Negligence?

Professional negligence occurs when a professional fails to perform their responsibilities to the required standard, resulting in financial loss or other damages to their client. This can apply to various professionals, including:

How our solicitors can assist with professional negligence claims

Our team of specialist solicitors are experienced in all types of professional negligence claims to win compensation for clients for the mistakes, lack of care and even fraud of their professional advisers.

They are quick to get to the issues that matter and are incisive in their valuation of the claim, the assessment of the chances of success and the timescales and costs involved. They will guide clients through the correct procedures, always advancing the strongest possible case and looking for the best way of resolving the issues.

Experienced in negotiations, mediations and arbitrations, as well as Court advocacy, our team works hard to get the right result as quickly and inexpensively as possible.

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Why choose Nelsons?

  • Expertise – Our team includes specialists in professional negligence law with a proven track record of successful claims. The team is also recommended by the independently-researched publication, The Legal 500, as being one of the top teams of experts in the country.
  • Client-focused approach – We understand the stress involved in these situations and offer compassionate, clear guidance throughout the process.
  • Strategic thinking – We develop tailored strategies for each case, maximising your chances of a favourable outcome.
  • Transparent fees – We offer clear, competitive pricing structures, including conditional fee agreements (no win, no fee) where appropriate.

  • “Nelsons...client roster includes high-net-worth individuals, sports professionals and property businesses. It handles claims against solicitors and barristers, financial advisers, insurance brokers, surveyors and architects, among others..."

    The Legal 500
  • "...It has a notable specialism in defending professionals against claims where there is no insurance cover in place or where cover has been reserved. Although it predominantly acts for claimants, the team is also engaged by insurance companies on the defendant side.”

    The Legal 500 (Continued)

If you think you may have grounds for a professional negligence claim, contact us today at 0800 024 1976 or via our online enquiry form for a confidential initial consultation.

Our experienced team in Derby, Leicester and Nottingham will assess your case and advise you on the best course of action.

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Professional Negligence Solicitors FAQS

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