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If you can successfully show that you have suffered loss due to the negligent advice or actions of a Solicitor, you can look to recover compensation that fully covers the level of your losses.
The amount awarded should put you in the position that you would have been in had no wrong been done. Neglect Assist can investigate and advise upon the level of loss suffered and may be able to represent you in a No Win, No Fee claim.
All Solicitors owe a professional duty of care to the clients they act for. Whenever an individual or business approaches a Solicitor for legal advice or representation, they have the right to expect a competent and high standard of service.
There will usually be a great deal of reliance by a client upon the skills and knowledge of their Solicitor. It is of utmost importance that the advice and representation given is both correct and suitable in the circumstances.
While the majority of dealings with a Solicitor will occur without any problems arising with the standard of service received, mistakes can sometimes be made. Any errors or negligence by a Solicitor can have potentially severe consequences.
In such situations, you may have grounds for bringing a No Win, No Fee claim for compensation. Solicitors are typically required to have indemnity insurance to cover the cost of such claims.
Negligence can arise in a number of ways:
Missed Time Limits And Deadlines
It is often the case, for example, that the law will impose a time limit for certain actions to occur by. A failure by a Solicitor to meet such deadlines may mean that the individual or business is barred from taking their action to Court at all.
It is also possible, and fairly routine, for a Judge to impose deadlines while a case is progressing through Court. A failure by a Solicitor to meet such deadlines can result in the action being thrown out before the merits of the matter have been considered.
In a business context, it may be that a third party sets a deadline for a deal to be completed or for a contract to be confirmed. If this deadline is missed by a Solicitor it could lead to the collapse of the proposed deal or contract and cause significant financial losses to the business.
Incorrect or Inappropriate Advice
Negligence can also potentially arise if the content of the legal advice given by the Solicitor is either incorrect or inappropriate in the circumstances.
If legal action is brought based upon advice that is factually wrong, it may lead an individual or business to incur a lot of time and expense in pursuing a legal action or option that will ultimately prove futile. In such a situation, there may be a claim for negligence against the Solicitor who gave the advice.
Legal action can come at considerable expense, and there may be negligence if the Solicitor fails to inform their client of the likely costs involved beforehand.
Failure to Properly Prepare A Case
A Solicitor should give full consideration to what will be required to properly present a case and ensure that the appropriate steps are taken. For example, a typical personal injury claim will need to be supported by medical evidence, and the Solicitor should therefore take steps to obtain a suitable report from an appropriate specialist.
If a Solicitor fails to advise on the need for necessary expert evidence or fails to obtain other relevant documents or witness evidence, the outcome of the case may be affected. If this occurs, and loss is suffered, there may be grounds for bringing a No Win No Fee claim for professional negligence against the responsible Solicitor.
Failure To Follow Instructions
In certain situations, negligence can arise if a Solicitor doesn’t follow the instructions provided to them by the client. It may be, for example, that certain key terms are missed out when drafting a contract. If loss arises from such a mistake, then there may be a claim in negligence against the Solicitor.
Poor Service
There are many other ways in which a Solicitor can potentially act in a negligent fashion. If you feel that a Solicitor has caused you loss by;
Or acted negligently in any other way, then we may be able to assist you in bringing a No Win No Fee claim for compensation.
This is a vast area which we specialise in. If you have encountered problems in dealings with a Solicitor when buying or selling a property, then please take a look at our dedicated page for more information.
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With over 17 years’ experience in financial and professional negligence law, our expert solicitors specialise in claims just like yours, offering trusted support from start to finish.
We’ve recovered over £150 million in compensation for victims of negligent financial advice, proving our ability to deliver meaningful results.
We succeed in the vast majority of negligence claims we take on, with a 90% success rate, giving you real confidence in a positive outcome.
You only pay if we win your case. Our clear, fixed-percentage fees mean no hidden costs, providing complete peace of mind throughout the process.
We’re fully authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 468940), ensuring your claim is handled with integrity, professionalism, and complete accountability.
You’ll receive clear, jargon-free advice, regular updates, and one dedicated solicitor throughout your case, ensuring continuity, confidentiality, and personalised support every step of the way.
A critical drafting error in Mrs G’s divorce settlement resulted in a loss of expected maintenance payments. We are representing her in a professional negligence claim worth £160,000.
Mr C intended to purchase a leasehold property within a larger development and sought legal advice to ensure a smooth transaction. The solicitors he engaged failed to inform him of significant issues related to the property's lease.
After acting on tax advice from their accountant, Mr and Mrs S unknowingly disqualified themselves from valuable Capital Gains Tax relief. The mistake has led to an ongoing professional negligence claim worth over £60,000.
Throughout the entire process, you’ll receive regular updates, clear guidance, and fast responses to any queries. Your dedicated solicitor will be your main point of contact from day one to resolution.
If you’ve suffered financial loss due to poor legal advice or representation, our No Win, No Fee agreement allows you to explore your legal options without upfront costs.
What This Means for You
Solicitor negligence can arise alongside failings by other professionals involved in your case. If multiple advisers were involved, the related services below may help identify your recovery options:
We specialise in professional negligence actions and can consider any situation where you have suffered a loss and feel the standard of service you have received from your Solicitor has fallen below reasonably expected standards.
All Solicitors owe a professional duty of care to the clients they act for and if mistakes or errors have been made, you may have grounds for bringing a no win, no fee claim for compensation.
Yes. Many Solicitors work as employees of a legal firm or company. As such, in most situations they will bear responsibility for any mistakes or errors made by an individual Solicitor for work done on behalf of a client.
It does not usually therefore make a difference if the individual Solicitor who acted for you has either retired or moved to new employment.
Solicitors are typically required to have indemnity insurance to cover the cost of professional negligence claims.
If you can successfully show that you have suffered loss due to the negligent advice or actions of a Solicitor, you can look to recover compensation that fully covers the level of your losses.
The amount awarded should put you in the position that you would have been in had no wrong been done. Neglect Assist can investigate and advise upon the level of loss suffered and may be able to represent you in a No Win No Fee claim.
We offer an absolute and guaranteed No Win, No Fee agreement, it’s that simple. If successful, we take a fee of up to 20% (plus 4% VAT) * Of the award of compensation. If unsuccessful, our clients pay us nothing.
* We reserve the right to apply a deduction in more complex or higher risk cases of up to 30% plus VAT. Typical examples might be where there are multiple parties to claim against, where time limits for claiming may have passed or new areas of law are tested.
No, we will be able to do most of the necessary paperwork for you and we can obtain any relevant documents on your behalf. You will have to check the details of your claim before it is submitted, but we will assist you with this.
Please contact us. There is absolutely no obligation to proceed and if you tell us what’s happened, we will briefly explain if we think you have a claim and the procedure for filing a claim and the time limits that apply.
We offer a free, confidential consultation to help you understand your legal options. Our specialist solicitors handle professional negligence, pension and investment mis-selling, and fraud recovery claims across England and Wales. From day one, we’ll give you clear, practical advice tailored to your situation.
Provide your details to start your free eligibility check. You’ll be guided through a few short questions so we can direct you to the right specialist and assess how we can help.
You do not need legal representation to make a financial services claim. You can complain yourself at no cost and under FCA rules, the financial services provider must provide a response. If you feel this is unsatisfactory, you can complain to the statutory redress bodies, the FOS and FSCS who can award you compensation. This is a free service.
The information appearing within this website does not constitute legal advice and is provided for general information purposes only. No warranty, whether express or implied, is given in relation to such material, and we do not accept any liability for reliance on it.
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