Professional Negligence Solicitors

For more than fifty years Holmes has represented clients taking and defending professional negligence claims.

We have experience dealing with complex high value claims against legal, financial and construction professionals. We act in matters ranging from routine third-party discovery to complex, multi-jurisdictional lawsuits, and regulatory actions. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality advice. We strive for efficient, favourable resolutions, but we also have a strong record of accomplishment of taking cases to trial and winning. We regularly act in arbitrations, expert determinations, mediations and court proceedings before the High Court and Commercial Court.

Over the years we have developed contacts with some of the finest expert witnesses in the country, with whom we often consult in our work. We deliver insightful, practical advice and representation in defending claims for breach of duty / negligence, but also advise on related areas that arise under professional indemnity policies such as Directors and Officers (D&O), fraud, employment practices liability, defamation, discrimination, professional discipline, and data protection. Our client list is diverse – including global, national and London Market insurers, underwriters, Lloyd’s syndicates, and brokers.

Holmes are effective litigators but also have particular expertise in arbitration, mediation and other alternative dispute resolution options. They are experts in their field and are skilled dispute resolution practitioners.

Dispute Resolution | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

They provide sound, timely and comprehensive advices on legal liability, quantum/reserves and strategy. I would recommend them to someone who is seeking legal advices and/or dispute resolution services.

Dispute Resolution | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

Harry Fehily – Skilled negotiator and has particular expertise in commercial dispute resolution and insurance law.

Harry Fehily

Dispute Resolution | Legal 500 EMEA 2023