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ARTICLE · 03 NOVEMBER 2026

Niprose Investments – Can A Solicitor Be Negligent Yet Avoid Liability?

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How can a professional provide negligent advice, influence a client's decision and still not be liable for the resulting financial loss? The recent High Court decision in Niprose Investments v Vincents Solicitors demonstrates that proving solicitor negligence does not automatically establish legal responsibility for subsequent losses.

United KingdomLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
Richard Wevill
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A Useful Reminder

A recent high court decision has highlighted an important point for anyone considering a professional negligence claim: proving that a solicitor made a mistake does not necessarily mean they will be legally responsible for the loss that follows.

In Niprose Investments v Vincents Solicitors Limited [2026] EWHC 2320 (Ch), the court found that the solicitors had failed to provide sufficient advice in one important respect. It also accepted that, had proper advice given, the claimant would not have gone ahead with the transaction.

Despite this, the professional negligence claim ultimately failed.

So how can a professional provide negligent advice, influence a client’s decision and still not be liable for the resulting financial loss?

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