Professional Negligence
UK Guide 2025 : Northern Ireland
Band 2
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+353 1 920 1000About
Provided by Arthur Cox
The Arthur Cox Professional Negligence department is best known for the advice it provides to a range of professional indemnity insurers/Lloyds syndicates defending claims brought against accountants, architects, brokers, engineers, surveyors etc.
We also act for a number of financial institutions in claims against professionals.
As with other practice areas, the size of the firm permits the multi-fee earner resourcing necessary to cope with the ever-increasing demands of modern litigation.
Partner Chris Ritchie is well known for his work in insurance-funded cases of all descriptions but particularly professional indemnity where he has been repeatedly identified by legal directories for excellence. This team as a whole is well-respected and credible and has the expertise and size to deal with the full breadth of professional negligence cases.
Chambers Review
Arthur Cox advises on all aspects of professional negligence, mainly defending insurance companies and insured brokers, architects, accountants and surveyors. The firm works with banks on the full range of claimant matters. The team demonstrates notable experience in handling claims in the construction field involving negligent valuations, defective design and construction issues as well as claims against real estate agents.
Work Highlights
- Arthur Cox advised an insurance company in relation to a professional indemnity claim against an oil remediation contractor.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Arthur Cox can handle a wide range of matters. They are always willing to work with us to stay within set parameters."
"The depth and breadth of their team is strong. Every lawyer has had excellent technical knowledge."
"Arthur Cox can handle a wide range of matters. They are always willing to work with us to stay within set parameters."
"The depth and breadth of their team is strong. Every lawyer has had excellent technical knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
Chris Ritchie acts for both claimants and defendants on professional negligence matters. He is recognised for his work representing insurance companies, as well as banking and construction clients.
"Chris has good local knowledge."
David Black is an experienced litigator with a track record of representing both claimants and defendants. He acts for major clients in the finance and accountancy sectors.
"David Black is someone who can be heavily relied upon."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Industries
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Banks
Commercial & Professional Services
Consumer Product Manufacturing
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Private Clients / Individuals
Real Estate