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Professional negligence

RPC

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RPC is experienced in investigating, defending and settling professional negligence claims, where the firm is active on behalf of an enviable client roster that includes global insurers and their insured. Rhian Howell acts as head of the Bristol office and focuses on defending solicitors and barristers against negligence claims. Matters relating to pensions are frequently handled by Rachael Healey, while Ben Goodier is a first point of contact for clients in the construction sector. Will Sefton‘s specialist areas include acting for solicitors and directors.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A quality group of lawyers with a superb understanding of and reputation within the professional indemnity market.’

  • ‘A sound firm with a strong brand image and great reputation in the market in which they operate.'

  • ‘Will Sefton and Claire Revell are both experts in their field. Their calm and measured response is always appreciated at what can often be quite a troubling time.'

  • ‘The whole team are extremely competent.'

  • ‘A strong regional insurance practice with personable lawyers.’

  • ‘Client-focused team who understand pressures that businesses are under when delivering professional services.'

  • ‘Extremely friendly and approachable, solid reliable commercial advice, sensible.’

  • ‘Friendly and approachable individuals. Supportive, really feel like they are on your side. Particularly Kirstie Pike, Scott Ashby and Will Sefton in Bristol.’

Key clients

  • Ince Gordon Dadds
  • Thomas Snell & Passmore
  • The Bar Mutual
  • Higgs & Sons, now Higgs LLP

Work highlights

  • Defending Reynolds Chartered Surveyors in a claim being brought by a retired valuer relating to two alleged negligent valuations.
  • Acted for Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP in a claim against it for negligence, corruption, fraud, material non-disclosure and perjury relating to long-running divorce proceedings.
  • Defending a client in the criminal prosecution brought against him in relation to his role as a trustee of a pension scheme, arising out of employer related loans and investments made by the scheme.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Rhian Howell
RPC
Partner Rhian Howell is a leading professional negligence expert with significant experience dealing with claims against lawyers and construction professionals. She also handles disciplinary and regulatory matters on behalf of professionals and has a particular reputation for dealing with fraud and dishonest assistance claims against solicitors. Rhian led the defence on behalf of BPE in the leading Supreme Court decision of BPE Solicitors and another (Respondents) v Hughes-Holland (in substitution for Gabriel) (Appellant) [2017] UKSC 21 which limited the extent of a professionals' exposure when errors are made. Rhian also regularly provides training to clients on risk management, legal updates, as well as best practice when handing claims.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Rachael Healey
RPC
Rachael Healey specialises in professional indemnity and financial services dispute resolution work. She specialises in advising on claims against accountants, financial professionals, off-shore trustees, lawyers and pension professionals. Rachael has experience dealing with various disciplinary and regulatory matters including before the ACCA and ICAEW, the Pension Ombudsman and the Financial Ombudsman Service. Rachael also has extensive experience with coverage disputes.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rhian Howell, Will Sefton, Ben Goodie, Robert Morris, Dan Guilfoyle

Other key lawyers

Rachael Healey, David Allinson, Kirstie Pike, Scott Ashby, Claire Revell

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