Professional negligence
We have considerable experience in advising clients on claims against professionals.
Experience + resolution
We advise on a number of claims of high value and technical difficulty.
We act for claimants in cases involving a wide range of professions, including solicitors, accountants, architects and surveyors.
Our team of professional negligence solicitors support businesses across Scotland. The team boasts strong litigation and mediation skills.
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Case studies
We recently acted for a businessman in Court of Session proceedings against his architect. The action settled with our client receiving a substantial amount of damages.
We acted for an Edinburgh-based company in a claim against their soliclitors relating to a substantial property transaction.
Gordon Deane has experience in providing independent expert reports in solicitor negligence cases.
Latest news
Balfour+Manson is delighted to announce that Neil Crockatt has joined the firm’s Property team as a Partner in Edinburgh. Neil
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Our expertise
We are well used to handling professional negligence claims against accountants, solicitors, architects and surveyors, who all have a strong interest in maintaining their professional reputation and their clientele.
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