Addleshaw Goddard has a strong track record representing claimants in solicitors’ negligence cases across various fields, including construction, business, pensions and financial services. The team also acts in claims made against a range of other professionals including trustees of pension schemes, insurance brokers, surveyors and construction professionals. Victoria Pool and Nick Ashcroft jointly lead the practice, with Pool acting for insurance policyholders in D&O, W&I and risks cover disputes, while Ashcroft excels in business-protection litigation. Pensions dispute expert Susan Garrett retired in June 2024.
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Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Victoria Pool; Nick Ashcroft
Other key lawyers
Helen Mattingly; Alex Staniland; Triin Ungert; Clare Dwyer; Paul Rowley