The professional negligence practice at CMS has established a reputation in the market by representing a wide range of clients, from insurance brokers and financial advisers to law firms and construction companies. Some of the claims handled by the team include design and build defects, coverage disputes regarding flight insurance policies, and liability arising out of negligent professional advice. At the forefront of the practice, Simon Garrett leverages extensive experience in professional liability and failure-to-advise litigation. Other main contacts include Hannah Cane, who specialises in construction matters, Monica Lesny, also an expert in construction suits, Alex Denslow, a proficient advisor to insurers and reinsurers, and Scarlett West, who focuses on defending contractors and subcontractors. Martin Fox and Ed Foss are also key contributors.
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Key clients

  • Balfour Beatty Regional Construction Ltd
  • AtkinsRéalis UK Limited
  • FB Ellmer Ltd
  • Azets
  • Hays MacIntyre
  • Novia Financial plc
  • Rathbones
  • Grant Thornton
  • Davies Group
  • Mazars
  • Embark Group
  • Fieldfisher LLP

Work highlights

Advising Fieldfisher LLP on the defense of a professional negligence claim for alleged failures of a consultant when advising the claimant on its multi-million-pound purchase of plots of land in the UK.
Acting for Aon in respect of allegations of negligence/breach of contract arising from the tragic air accident when LaMia flight number 2933 crashed, carrying the Chapecoense Football Club.
Defending Balfour Beatty in a £42.25m claim concerning design and construction of student accommodation in Bethnal Green, London.

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Practice head

Simon Garrett

Other key lawyers

Hannah Cane; Monica Lesny; Alex Denslow; Scarlett West; Martin Fox; Ed Foss