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Partner Rhian Howell is a leading professional negligence expert with significant experience dealing with claims against lawyers and construction professionals.
She also handles disciplinary and regulatory matters on behalf of professionals and has a particular reputation for dealing with fraud and dishonest assistance claims against solicitors.
Rhian regularly provides training to clients on risk management, legal updates, as well as best practice when handing claims.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Will Sefton is at the top of his game. He is the go-to partner for complex, challenging cases.’
‘Ben Goodier is an excellent choice for matters which call for a clear head and a commercial approach. His calm and approachable manner mean clients feel at their ease when discussing tricky or sensitive issues and his advice is always pragmatic. He is surrounded by a very capable team of partners and associates.’
‘A strong presence in construction-related professional indemnity claims. One of the leading practices for the cladding disputes that are currently dominating the market.’
‘RPC has depth of expertise and experience at all levels. Whether I am consulting with a senior partner or an associate, I routinely receive detailed and commercially appropriate advice.’
‘RPC offer a really strong professional indemnity offering across all the professions, they are able to deal with claims effectively and efficiently considering the commerciality and realities of litigation to identify strategy. ’
'In my opinion, in terms of solicitors' negligence defence work, RPC's Bristol team is not just the best in the South West but the best in the entire country. Overall, what makes them stand out is unrivalled strength in depth, with excellent lawyers throughout their team from partner level through to the most junior associates.'
‘The team is well-established and has an in-depth knowledge of their field combined with a sensible commercial understanding of the environment in which they operate.’
‘RPC are our go-to firm for solicitors' negligence cases and we would highly recommend them for their first class service. They are extremely well versed in the law, with a number of specialists. They are a very well-organised team, very pleasant to deal with and very responsive to our needs.’
'The environment seems to be very supportive at all levels (from juniors up to partners) and the client experience is always very good - we know what to expect and we aren't disappointed.'
'Will Sefton is a first class lawyer who has a great ability to get to the heart of a problem and who then provides clear advice on strategies for resolution. Nothing is too much trouble for him, and his good humour never fails him!'
Key clients
- Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP AXA XL Insurance Company Limited Forsters LLP Peter Lyn & Partners