Taylor Wessing LLP continues to be a go-to firm for professional liability claims involving auditors, accountants, and negligent tax advice. Leading the team, Andrew Howell is considered to be ‘a standout partner for high-value cases involving allegations of audit negligence’. With more than three decades of experience in the field, Julian Randall has a focus on resolving disputes within the financial sector, as well as a wealth of experience in claims and investigations involving major accountancy firms. Stuart Broom is another recommended member of the team.
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‘The Taylor Wessing team are one of the best there is for professional negligence. They have hugely experienced partners and a dedicated team of associates.’
'Andrew Howell has great experience and is able to keep a cool head at all times. He is also particularly good with clients.'
- ‘Andrew Howell, Julian Randall, and Stuart Broom have a depth of accounting and auditing knowledge. They regularly represent the big four audit firms for very good reasons.’
- '‘They are an outstanding firm for any professional negligence case involving accountants.’
- ‘Julian Randall is an extremely experienced partner who has been involved in many of the biggest cases over the last few decades.'
- 'Georgina Jones is a valued member of the team. She is particularly hard-working.'
- 'They are a strong professional negligence team for work involving allegations against accountancy firms. They have acted in many of the lead audit negligence cases of recent years.'
‘Andrew Howell is a standout partner for high-value cases involving allegations of audit negligence. He is exceptional in achieving settlements and managing high-value litigation.’
Key clients
- White Oak
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
- Grant Thornton UK LLP
Work highlights
- Acting for White Oak in High Court proceedings relating to the recovery of over $140m from Marsh Limited for breach of duty.
- Acting on claims arising from the collapse of JD Classics.
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