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Watson Burton LLP is noted for its expertise in the legal, construction and finance sectors. Highlights for the group included defending a £100m claim of negligence against an architect, and defending a claim regarding a public authority’s procurement process. Richard Palmer is the key contact.

DWF LLP’s four-partner-team, led by Helen Ager, is ‘extremely good’. The group recently defended a £6m claim against a solicitor for failing to secure loans on multiple properties. Tom Whitfield is also recommended.

Ros Sparrow is the key figure at Hay & Kilner, supported by Martin Soloman. In 2011, the team advised on a number of claims against solicitors, one involving a failure to renew a lease.

Sintons LLP’s Angus Ashman advises individuals, directors and companies on negligence by professionals such as solicitors and architects.

Patricia Hall at Burnetts has a niche negligent conveyancing practice. She recently settled a claim for £80,000 after a contract negligently drawn up resulted in the claimant being refused planning permission.

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