Harper Macleod LLP has a comprehensive professional negligence offering, allowing the team to advise on claimant and defendant cases. The practice group is co-led by experienced partners Sandy Hastie and David Kerr. Kerr is reputed for the depth of his expertise in handling allegations of negligent conduct. E-Ming Fong has a high level of experience and knowledge in matters involving solicitors’ negligence, while John McHugh specialises in construction-related claims against architects. Andrew MacKenzie is a reference for banks and financial institutions across the full remit of professional negligence matters. Adam de Ste Croix is a name to note for cases concerning solicitors’ negligence relating to property and financial transactions.
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Key clients
- Robert Kidd
- Begbies Traynor
- Interpath Advisory Ltd
- River Clyde Homes
- William Gray
- Kingdom Housing Association
- Kircudbright Development Trust
- Fiona and Richard Bergant
- Pauline McKinlay
Work highlights
Acting for Begbies Traynor Group and Centenary 6 Limited in seeking to replace CH3’s liquidators so the new appointees can investigate their conduct and pursue a potential £70m professional negligence claim.
Acting for Interpath, the liquidator for Simply Construct UK LLP, in pursuing a £14m professional negligence claim against a sub-contractor whose defective design of a care home caused major reconstruction works, substantial liabilities and ultimately, Simply’s insolvency.
Advising Robert Kidd in a $350m action against the purchasers of his shareholding in an oil and gas company and their solicitors based on an unlawful means conspiracy.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Sandy Hastie; David Kerr
Other key lawyers
E-Ming Fong; John McHugh; Andrew MacKenzie; Adam de Ste Croix