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Solicitor Negligence
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If your solicitor gave you negligent advice, missed a critical deadline, or made an error that caused you financial loss, you may have a claim against them. All solicitors are required to hold professional indemnity insurance — so there is usually a fund available to meet a successful claim.

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No Win, No Fee — Solicitor Negligence Claims

If your claim is unsuccessful, you pay nothing. We offer no win no fee agreements for solicitor negligence claims in appropriate cases. Combined with after-the-event (ATE) insurance covering the other side's costs, you can pursue your claim with complete financial protection.

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After-the-Event (ATE) Insurance — Protection Against the Other Side's Costs

ATE insurance covers you against having to pay the defendant's legal costs if your claim is unsuccessful. Combined with our no win no fee agreement, it means you face no financial risk in pursuing a legitimate solicitor negligence claim. The ATE premium is typically only payable if your claim succeeds. We will advise you on whether ATE insurance is appropriate for your case.

Types of Claim

Common solicitor negligence claims

Missed limitation periods

If your solicitor allowed your claim to become time-barred by missing the limitation deadline, you may have a claim against them for the value of the lost case.

Negligent conveyancing

Failure to identify defects in title, advise on restrictive covenants, or report on survey findings — leaving you with a property problem you were not warned about.

Poor litigation advice

Advising you to settle a claim for less than it was worth, or advising you to fight when you should have settled — resulting in financial loss.

Incorrect drafting

Errors in wills, contracts, leases, or other legal documents that resulted in financial loss or a dispute.

Failure to advise on risks

Not warning you of material risks in a transaction or litigation — leaving you exposed to a loss you could have avoided.

Negligent financial advice

Where a solicitor gave negligent advice on the financial aspects of a transaction — such as a business sale or property purchase.

Your Solicitor

Alex Bailey, Solicitor at PDA Law Chester specialising in professional negligence claims
Professional Negligence

Alex Bailey

Solicitor — Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Alex has extensive experience advising on solicitor negligence claims across England and Wales. He provides an honest assessment of the merits and likely costs before you commit to a claim, and offers no win no fee arrangements in appropriate cases.

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Alex Bailey will review your details and contact you to discuss your claim.

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FAQs

Solicitor negligence — common questions

Can I sue my solicitor for negligence?
Yes. All solicitors owe their clients a duty of care and are required to hold professional indemnity insurance. If your solicitor fell below the standard of a reasonably competent solicitor and that caused you a financial loss, you may have a claim. Common examples include missing a limitation period, negligent conveyancing advice, poor litigation strategy, and incorrect drafting of documents.
How do I know if my solicitor was negligent?
The test is whether a reasonably competent solicitor in the same circumstances would have acted differently. If you believe your solicitor made an error that caused you financial loss, the first step is to seek an independent legal opinion. We offer an initial assessment to advise you on whether you have a viable claim.
Is solicitor negligence covered by no win no fee?
Yes — we offer no win no fee (conditional fee) agreements for solicitor negligence claims in appropriate cases. The claim must have strong merits and the likely recovery must justify the risk. We will give you a clear, honest view at the outset.
What is after-the-event (ATE) insurance?
ATE insurance protects you against having to pay the other side's legal costs if your claim is unsuccessful. Combined with our no win no fee agreement, it means you can pursue a legitimate solicitor negligence claim without any financial risk. The ATE premium is typically only payable if your claim succeeds.
What is the time limit for a solicitor negligence claim?
The general limitation period is 6 years from the date of the negligent act. However, if you did not discover the negligence until later, the "date of knowledge" rules may extend this — but only to a maximum of 15 years. Seek advice promptly.
What is the minimum value of claim worth pursuing?
As a general guide, we would not usually recommend pursuing a solicitor negligence claim unless the loss suffered is at least £25,000 – £30,000. Professional negligence claims require independent expert evidence, which adds to the cost. We will give you an honest assessment at the outset.
Do you act for clients across England and Wales?
Yes. We act for clients across England and Wales — including Chester, North Wales (Wrexham, Flintshire, Deeside), Central England (Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Nottingham, Leicester), and nationally. Most of our work is conducted remotely.

Think your solicitor was negligent?

Speak to Alex Bailey for an honest assessment — merits, costs, and whether no win no fee is available.

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