The team at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP is well-regarded for its expertise in high-value professional negligence claims within the financial services sector, including complex disputes related to trusts, estates, tax, and pensions. Led by Stephen Burns , the team is also well-equipped to handle cases concerning property professionals, such as architects, engineers, surveyors, and contractors. Duncan Elson has longstanding experience covering the full spectrum of contentious trusts, estates and related disputes. Joe Edwards is a key figure within the team who is described as ‘extremely charming’ by clients.
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Testimonials
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‘CRS are a leading firm in the real estate dispute space. As an adjunct to that, they have significant expertise in acting for claimants in property related professional negligence.’
‘Joe Edwards has real expertise in acting for claimants in property-related professional negligence disputes. He is charming to work with and very astute.'
'This is very client orientated friendly practice.'
'Joe Edwards is an extremely charming and upbeat litigator who is also tenacious and aggressive when required.'
Key clients
- 97 Investors in Parliament Residence Phase 2, Liverpool
- Premier Ground Rents Limited (plus other companies within the Group)
- Oman Midland Investment Limited
Work highlights
Instructed on behalf of97 Investors in Parliament Residence Phase 2, Liverpool in a group litigation claim in which the clients brought professional negligence proceedings against a firm of solicitors, 174 Law Solicitors Limited, and 6 professional indemnity insurers.
Acting for Premier Ground Rents Limited (plus other companies within the Group) on a professional negligence claim arising from the failure to properly advise the clients on a number of investment property acquisitions.
Instructed to advise the executors of the late client and his company in relation to negligent tax advice provided by their former tax adviser, Alchemy Associates Limited in relation to various share transfers and filings.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Stephen Burns
Other key lawyers
Duncan Elson; Edward Birrell; David Haines; Joe Edwards