Alan Calvert
UK Guide 2025
Band 1 : Professional Negligence
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About
Provided by Alan Calvert
Career
Recognised as a leading individual in his field, Alan heads up our Professional Negligence Unit acting in disputes on behalf of insurer, corporate and partnership clients. He has over 30 years’ experience of handling claims involving engineers, architects, surveyors, solicitors, accountants, brokers and IFAs (Independent Financial Advisers) as well as construction industry contractors and overseeing teams handling occupational disease claims for employers.
He has a keen commercial sense for when litigation is in a client's best interests or alternatively when they should adopt alternative, solution-driven approaches, having a special interest in mediation and ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) in all his areas of specialism. He is also a frequent speaker on issues relating to Professional Liability, Regulation and litigation.
Chambers Review
UK
Alan Calvert is head of the firm's professional negligence department and is highly sought after for his outstanding track record in professional negligence claims. He is experienced in ADR processes and handles claims against professionals from the legal, construction and financial sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Alan has a gentle and kind manner with his clients."
"We were delighted to have Alan's experience, knowledge and expertise on our side. Along with showing high levels of professionalism, he was very personable and a pleasure to work with."
"Alan is commercially astute. He is focused on giving pertinent advice relevant to the accounting professional services sector."
"Alan's service and knowledge are excellent."
"Alan has a gentle and kind manner with his clients."
"We were delighted to have Alan's experience, knowledge and expertise on our side. Along with showing high levels of professionalism, he was very personable and a pleasure to work with."
"Alan is commercially astute. He is focused on giving pertinent advice relevant to the accounting professional services sector."
"Alan's service and knowledge are excellent."