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Stephenson Harwood stands out for its ‘excellent experience in accountancy negligence matters’. In addition to acting for major accountancy firms in high-value disputes, the team is also skilled in handling professional negligence claims relating to pensions. Roland Foord and Adam Culy co-lead the practice. Foord has a unique niche within the fine art sector, which involves advising auction houses and dealers on allegations of negligent advice. Culy is an expert in defending claims centred around taxes and audits. The ’dependable and knowledgeable’ Paul Hollands is also noted for his experience in advising on cases relating to accountants, legal advisors, and insolvency professionals. Kate Cordery has left the firm.
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Testimonials
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‘They have excellent experience in accountancy negligence matters.’
‘Paul Holland is very dependable and knowledgeable.’
Key clients
- KPMG LLP
- Deloitte LLP
Work highlights
Defending Deloitte in a complex and high-value professional negligence claim for at least £60m brought by a high-profile hedge fund founder relating to tax advice.
Defending Mercer Limited and Sedgwick Noble Lowndes Limited in a £110m complex professional negligence claim issued by the employer and trustees of the Honda pension scheme regarding a range of alleged defective amendments to the scheme between 1986 and 1999.