Professional Negligence
UK Guide 2025 : The South
Band 1
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(0845) 415 0000Chambers Review
Womble Bond Dickinson has an outstanding defendant-focused practice with an excellent reputation for defending negligence claims against solicitors, barristers, mortgage brokers and surveyors. The firm also handles professional indemnity claims against both residential and commercial property professionals as well as advising on pensions, tax and cyber insurance issues. The team in Southampton draws on the firm's wider network of offices to provide services both locally and nationally.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I have every confidence when sending them high-value, complex cases."
"The team is approachable, sharp and doesn't leave any stone unturned."
"They are the best of the best and deserve to be recognised as such."
"I have every confidence when sending them high-value, complex cases."
"The team is approachable, sharp and doesn't leave any stone unturned."
"They are the best of the best and deserve to be recognised as such."
Notable Practitioners
James Robins is noted for the depth of his expertise in handling professional negligence matters on behalf of professional indemnity insurers.
"James Robins is excellent. He provides a thorough, efficient service and is great with clients."
"He's a very experienced professional negligence lawyer and a very safe pair of hands."
"He is technically outstanding, compassionate and very highly regarded for both disciplinary matters and negligence claims."
Helen Creech is an associate known for her work defending claims against solicitors as well as accountants and surveyors.
"Helen is outstanding in every way."
"Helen is easy to approach to talk things through."
Ivan Roots continues to grow his practice and develop specialist skills in handling professional negligence claims. He acts in the defence of claims against solicitors, barristers, surveyors and property managers.
"He's extremely efficient, knowledgeable and approachable."