Professional Negligence: Mainly Claimant
UK Guide 2025 : South West
Band 1
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Burges Salmon has an extremely well-regarded claimant practice acting on professional negligence matters for private individuals, large financial institutions and corporate companies. The firm's sector focuses include legal, construction, IT and financial services. The team in Bristol is noted for acting on pension-related cases.
Work Highlights
- Burges Salmon acted for Blackfinch Investments and Agility Shipping International in a claim against Pinsent Masons for negligent tax advice.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is very proactive in its dealings with all matters and having excellent back up means we get quick and relevant responses."
"The team we have been working with are very clear in their communication with us which is appreciated when the area we are working with them on is so complex."
"The team is very proactive in its dealings with all matters and having excellent back up means we get quick and relevant responses."
"The team we have been working with are very clear in their communication with us which is appreciated when the area we are working with them on is so complex."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Burnette is proficient in conducting professional negligence cases relating to the legal, construction and financial services sectors.
"He is a class act. Andrew is extremely knowledgeable and can think strategically about what is necessary to win a case on both the commercial and litigation track."
"Andrew is extremely knowledgeable at bringing a professional negligence claim. He knows the area inside out."
Justin Briggs is adept at handling professional negligence matters relating to pensions.
"Justin is a class act, very well respected in the industry and is highly knowledgeable. He's excellent on stats and negotiation and has very strong technical knowledge."
Suzanne Padmore is noted for her strong professional negligence practice in the pensions sector. She acts on behalf of trustees and organisations in financial services.
"Suzanne's style is clear, thorough and professional. She leads us through the complexities in a way that we can understand, that enables us to make good decisions."
"Suzanne is extremely intelligent and very client-friendly. She's a pleasure to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Burges Salmon LLP
South West