Tristam Razzell
CrippsWith a strong team based in Tunbridge Wells, Cripps advises on negligence claims against a range of professionals such as solicitors, financial advisers, accountants, and surveyors. Pradeep Oliver is highly recommended for cases concerning unlawful investment schemes. Described as ‘a levelheaded and pragmatic adviser’, Tristam Razzell is a further standout member of the team who routinely advises clients on negligence within the financial sector. Sophie Walsh is also noted for her experience assisting with claims relating to conveyancing solicitors. The team is headed up by Russell Simpson, who has decades of experience in the field.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'Tristam Razzell is a levelheaded and pragmatic adviser.'
- 'Attention to detail is one of the strong points of the team. They make sure the client is kept up to date with the status of the case.'
- 'The team is proactive and always ready to assist promptly.'
- 'Pradeep Oliver stands out for his tenacity.'
- 'They have very knowledgeable individuals who act on behalf of claimants. They offer sensible and pragmatic advice, which is always given and with a high degree of technical expertise.'
- 'Pradeep Oliver and Russell Simpson are a pleasure to work with and display excellent judgment. Tristam Razzell is an up-and-coming lawyer.'
Work highlights
- Acting for multiple groups of investors who invested in hotel investment schemes that have turned out to be unlawful collective investment schemes and/or fraudulent ponzi schemes.
- Acting for a group of high-net-worth clients in a professional negligence claim against their previous financial advisers and solicitors for negligent advice surrounding an investment bond held in an offshore trust.
- Advising an independent property developer who is bringing a claim against his former conveyancing solicitors who negligently failed to advise on the existence of a covenant on the property’s title, restricting the number of buildings that could be developed.
Lawyers
Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Pradeep Oliver
CrippsPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Russell Simpson