The professional negligence practice at Hogan Lovells International LLP is spearheaded by Nicholas Heaton, who is an expert in professional liability matters arising out of pension schemes. The ‘formidable’ Angela Dimsdale-Gill is another recommended lawyer who is especially skilled in handling complex litigation relating to pensions. The team has in-depth experience navigating professional liability cases in this sector, having acted on large claims against lawyers, consultants, and actuaries. Beyond the scope of pensions, Paul Tonkin advises on professional negligence relating to property transactions; he regularly handles cases involving surveyors, solicitors, and valuers.
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‘They have excellent legal minds, which are able to add value to any challenge or situation.’
'Angela Dimsdale-Gill is the best in the industry. She has a brilliant mind and a firm grasp of all the actuarial nuance.'
'Angela Dimsdale-Gill is formidable.'
- ‘A great team that works well with clients. They understand the needs of the clients and help find pragmatic solutions.’
- ‘They are specialists in their field. They are innovative yet pragmatic.’
- 'Nicholas Heaton is fantastic. He is technically superb. He is equally adept with the detail and never loses sight of what the client wants.'
- 'The Hogan Lovells professional negligence team are specialists in, amongst other areas, pensions professional negligence disputes.'
- 'Nathan Sherlock is very bright, very hard working, and diligent.'
Key clients
- ENRC
- BAT Industries
Work highlights
- Acting for ENRC in multi-jurisdictional proceedings against its former solicitors, Dechert LLP, and the UK Serious Fraud Office.
- Representing BAT in an $800m corporate and commercial audit negligence claims against PwC.
- Representing the trustee and sponsoring employer of a UK pension scheme in relation to negligence claims against four former professional advisors concerning issues reaching back more than 40 years and with a potential value in excess of £100m.
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Practice head
Nicholas Heaton
Other key lawyers
Nathan Sherlock; Angela Dimsdale-Gill; Paul Tonkin