Legal claims against solicitors

Acting for a group of clients against solicitors who mishandled an unregulated collective investment scheme, leading to substantial financial losses.

Representing shareholders of a multi-million-pound company where solicitors failed to properly draft a share purchase agreement, causing legal and financial complications.

Securing compensation for property buyers when solicitors failed to disclose critical information about the property before completion, leaving them exposed to risks.

Supporting disappointed beneficiaries where solicitors failed to correctly draft wills or arrange the testator’s affairs, resulting in avoidable disputes and losses.

We’ll take the time to understand your situation, review the circumstances, and offer an honest assessment of whether you have a valid claim.

Our team will thoroughly investigate the details of your case, gathering evidence and consulting relevant experts to build a strong argument on your behalf.

Misinterpreting the law or providing advice that is factually or legally wrong can leave clients in vulnerable positions. For example, advising a client to proceed with a transaction that breaches legal regulations or exposes them to financial risk.

Solicitors must ensure clients are fully informed about key aspects of their case or transaction. Omitting important details can result in poor decision-making. For example, not informing a property buyer about significant restrictions on a title or planning permissions.

Ignoring or misinterpreting client instructions can disrupt cases or transactions, often causing irreversible damage. For example, failing to carry out a specific legal task requested by a client, such as inserting a critical clause into a contract.

Solicitors have a duty to communicate with clients and obtain their consent before making decisions or taking action. Failing to do so can lead to unwanted outcomes. For example, agreeing to a settlement on behalf of a client without discussing it with them first.

Errors in legal documents can lead to disputes, financial losses, or failed transactions. Precision is crucial in drafting contracts, wills, or agreements. For example, a poorly drafted will that fails to carry out the testator’s intentions, leaving beneficiaries to dispute the estate.

Courts set strict deadlines for submitting claims and evidence. Missing these dates can result in cases being dismissed or losing the right to pursue a claim. For example, allowing a limitation period for a personal injury claim to expire without filing, leaving the client without recourse.

Misjudging the value of a claim or pressuring a client to accept an inadequate settlement can cause lasting financial harm. For example, advising a client to settle a claim for far less than it is worth due to a solicitor’s lack of proper evaluation.

Solicitors should only take on cases within their area of expertise. Acting as an expert in unfamiliar legal matters can lead to poor outcomes. For example, a solicitor handling a complex corporate transaction without the necessary experience or understanding of relevant laws.