Brodies LLP houses a ‘great team of knowledgeable and personable solicitors’, who excel in handling a broad range of professional negligence mandates for insurers, corporate companies and private individuals. Particularly active in the construction and real estate sectors, the practice regularly advises on construction and architecture disputes and negligent design claims, in addition to providing negligence advice concerning high-value transactions and claims against financial services. ’Preeminent practitioner’ Alan Calvert leads the team and specialises in commercial, construction and financial lines disputes, while Alisdair Matheson handles claims both for and against construction professionals, accountants, surveyors and solicitors. Other key contacts in the group include Stephanie Barratt and James Jerman.

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  • ‘Alan Calvert and Jo Kelbrick make us feel as though we are in safe hands. They have taken the time to understand how our business operates and the ethos of how our business deals with clients.’

  • ‘The team have extensive experience in professional negligence claims. They were professional throughout our work with them and knowledgeable of the detail within the case.’

  • ‘Alan Calvert remains a preeminent practitioner, whose expert guidance is always on point and gratefully received.’

  • 'A great team of knowledgeable and personable solicitors.'

  • ‘Alisdair Matheson is a very safe pair of hands, with a strong support team, especially Stephanie Barrett.’

  • 'James Jerman is a very professional individual. You can tell he is incredibly committed to his work and knowledgeable on his subject.’

  • ‘Our dealings with Alan Calvert and Jo Kelbrick have been excellent. They have a good understanding of our needs, are very knowledgeable of the matter subject and easy to work with.’

  • 'Alan Calvert is a top performer and his experience and ability is second to none. Jo Kelbrick is super efficient and a pleasure to deal with. Stephanie Barratt's knowledge and experience is at a very high standard.'

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Practice head

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Alan Calvert

Other key lawyers

Alisdair Matheson, Stephanie Barratt, James Jerman, Jo Kelbrick, Laura Fell