Having established the existence of a ‘professional’ who may owe duties to their client, it is then necessary to consider the bases on which such duties may be founded....
This Practice Note considers causation and remoteness in professional negligence claims, encompassing the ‘but for’ test (considered in Kuwait Airways v Iraqi Airways),...
Introduction The regulations, The National Health Service (Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice) Regulations 2019, SI 2019/334, which are effective from 1...
What is design and build? At its simplest, design and build (D&B): • is a project delivery system under which a single entity (the D&B contractor) assumes responsibility...
The Pre-action Protocol for Professional Negligence claims was amended with effect from 6 April 2015 (with a further amendment effective 30 April 2018 in relation to...
Produced in partnership with Steven O'Sullivan [ON THE HEADED NOTEPAPER OF CLAIMANT’S SOLICITORS] FAO [MANAGING PARTNER] [NAME OF DEFENDANT ACCOUNTANT] [ADDRESS LINE 1]...
[ON THE HEADED NOTEPAPER OF CLAIMANT’S SOLICITORS] [Name of defendant’s solicitor] [Address] [insert date] Dear [insert contact name] [PROSPECTIVE CLAIMANT’S NAME] AND...
Produced in partnership with Leigh Callaway of Fladgate LLP [ON THE HEADED NOTEPAPER OF CLAIMANT’S SOLICITORS] FAO [HEAD OF BARRISTERS CHAMBERS] [NAME OF CHAMBERS]...
Produced in partnership with Steven O'Sullivan [ON THE HEADED NOTEPAPER OF CLAIMANT’S SOLICITORS] FAO [APPROPRIATE DIRECTOR] [NAME OF DEFENDANT BROKER] [ADDRESS LINE 1]...
[ON THE HEADED NOTEPAPER OF THE CLAIMANT’S SOLICITORS] FAO [CLIENT PARTNER OR SENIOR PARTNER] [NAME OF DEFENDANT FIRM] [ADDRESS LINE 1] [ADDRESS LINE 2] [POSTCODE] [DATE]...
Produced in partnership with Steven O'Sullivan [ON THE HEADED NOTEPAPER OF CLAIMANT’S SOLICITORS] FAO [RELEVANT NAME] [NAME OF DEFENDANT SURVEYOR] [ADDRESS LINE 1]...
Produced in partnership with Leigh Callaway of Fladgate LLP [ON THE HEADED NOTEPAPER OF CLAIMANT’S SOLICITORS] FAO [MANAGING PARTNER] [NAME OF DEFENDANT ACCOUNTANT]...
Produced in partnership with Leigh Callaway of Fladgate LLP [ON THE HEADED NOTEPAPER OF CLAIMANT’S SOLICITORS] FAO [CLIENT PARTNER OR SENIOR PARTNER] [NAME OF DEFENDANT]...
Produced in partnership with Steven O'Sullivan [ON THE HEADED NOTEPAPER OF CLAIMANT’S SOLICITORS] FAO [RELEVANT NAME] [NAME OF DEFENDANT OR DEFENDANT’S SOLICITOR IF...
This Practice Note looks at the limitation period for professional negligence (prof neg) claims and explains how to determine the date of accrual in respect of claims in...
1 Your details Firm name[Insert name] Policy number[Insert number] Contact name[Insert name] Contact details[Insert contact details (email address, telephone number,...
The Pre-action Protocol for Professional Negligence claims was amended with effect from 6 April 2015 (with a further amendment effective 30 April 2018 in relation to...
The Pre-action Protocol for Professional Negligence claims was amended with effect from 6 April 2015 (with a further amendment effective 30 April 2018 in relation to...
The Pre-action Protocol for Professional Negligence claims was amended with effect from 6 April 2015 (with a further amendment effective 30 April 2018 in relation to...
[ON THE HEADED NOTEPAPER OF CLAIMANT’S SOLICITORS] FAO [MANAGING PARTNER] [NAME OF DEFENDANT ACCOUNTANT] [ADDRESS LINE 1] [ADDRESS LINE 2] [POSTCODE] [DATE] Dear [insert...
[ON THE HEADED NOTEPAPER OF CLAIMANT’S SOLICITORS] FAO [MANAGING PARTNER] [NAME OF DEFENDANT ACCOUNTANT] [ADDRESS LINE 1] [ADDRESS LINE 2] [POSTCODE] [DATE] Dear [insert...
[ON THE HEADED NOTEPAPER OF CLAIMANT’S SOLICITORS] FAO [CLIENT PARTNER OR SENIOR PARTNER] [NAME OF DEFENDANT ] [ADDRESS LINE 1] [ADDRESS LINE 2] [POSTCODE] [DATE] Dear...
[ON THE HEADED NOTEPAPER OF CLAIMANT’S SOLICITORS] FAO [[APPROPRIATE DIRECTOR OR SENIOR PARTNER]] [NAME OF DEFENDANT BROKER] [ADDRESS LINE 1] [ADDRESS LINE 2] [POSTCODE]...
[ON THE HEADED NOTEPAPER OF CLAIMANT’S SOLICITORS] FAO [[CLIENT PARTNER OR SENIOR PARTNER]] [NAME OF DEFENDANT FIRM] [ADDRESS LINE 1] [ADDRESS LINE 2] [POSTCODE] [DATE]...
Produced in partnership with Steven O'Sullivan [ON THE HEADED NOTEPAPER OF CLAIMANT’S SOLICITORS] FAO [[APPROPRIATE DIRECTOR]] [NAME OF DEFENDANT BROKER] [ADDRESS LINE 1]...
[ON THE HEADED NOTEPAPER OF CLAIMANT’S SOLICITORS] FAO [MANAGING PARTNER] [NAME OF DEFENDANT ACCOUNTANT] [ADDRESS LINE 1] [ADDRESS LINE 2] [POSTCODE] [DATE] Dear [insert...
What is product liability insurance and who needs it? Product liability insurance is a type of cover which, in the context of the construction industry, protects the...
Professional indemnity insurance 1 The [warrantor] shall take out and maintain from the commencement of the [Services OR Works] and for a period of [6 OR 12] years from...
Professional indemnity insurance 1 Without limiting its other obligations under this Agreement or otherwise at law, the Consultant shall maintain professional indemnity...
General requirement A consultant’s appointment will routinely require the consultant to take out and maintain professional indemnity (PI) insurance. For many...
