Professional Negligence
Our professional negligence solicitors have years of experience and a vast amount of knowledge in this area, to be able to expertly guide you through the process of making a claim. The team can request and scrutinise the relevant paperwork, investigate the circumstances and prepare the case for court. If we are successful, we can usually recover the majority of our fees from the other side too.
The UK is fortunate to have dedicated professionals in such fields as law and accountancy, with representative bodies such as the Law Society, the Bar Council, the Institute of Chartered Accountants and others that usually ensure an exceptionally high standard of service. Sometimes, and thankfully rarely, professionals in the UK do not meet those exceptionally high standards. In most circumstances, a professional will have a duty of care tohis or her client. If a professional has breached their duty of care (either in contract or in tort), the victim is usually entitled to recover damages. The professional will usually appoint an insurer, who will try to get away with paying as little as possible, and sometimes nothing at all. It is important to take specialist legal advice at an early stage to ensure your best interests are protected and any loss suffered is fully compensated. We deal with all professional negligence claims, including claims against:
Medical Professionals (Medical Negligence)
Solicitors
Barristers
Financial Advisors
Property Agents
Architects & Surveyors
Insurance Brokers
Construction & Engineering Professionals
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What our clients say
Leathes Prior have handled my claim with professionalism, whilst retaining a friendliness too. All my questions were answered, and I was never made to feel like “just another client”. Kate Smith, and her paralegal Kimberley Nelson, have been excellent throughout. We shall continue to use Leathes Prior for all our legal requirements.
Leathes Prior is an outstanding firm full of professional, diligent, and hard-working solicitors. I had a case that had been abandoned by my former solicitor and I had extreme difficulties finding a firm that could help me pursue justice and bring back my disability discrimination claim. Leathes Prior took on my case and my application to bring back my claim, despite the opposition from the defendant, recently got granted by the District Judge at County Court. I feel I am in safe hands and I am glad that I have such an outstanding team representing me as I move forward in my disability discrimination claim. Specifically, thank you to Polly Langford and her amazing team at Leathes Prior!
Thank you for forwarding documentation confirming the positive outcome for my current case in your hands. You have conducted my affairs in a professional and most pleasant and friendly manner. Kind regards and once again, thank you.
I cannot recommend Leathes Prior highly enough. After a road traffic accident that left me with life-changing injuries, their support was seamless from beginning to end. Trusting them lifted a huge burden, allowing me to focus entirely on my recovery and career. Leathes Prior took a truly comprehensive approach, from arranging an Immediate Needs Assessment and securing private treatment to even getting approval for an e-bike to help me rebuild my strength. Their meticulous attention to detail and clear communication throughout the process were exceptional, presenting both their strategy and opposing views effectively during case preparation. They exceeded all expectations. It was an absolute pleasure to see Kate, Polly, Kimberley, and the rest of the team demonstrate their expertise for my benefit.
Autumn Budget 2025: Agricultural Property Relief & Business Property Relief Changes
It was announced in the 2025 Budget that from 6 April 2026, changes will be made to agricultural property relief and business property relief. These changes bring APR and BPR in line with the nil-rate band rules, meaning unused allowances can be transferred to a surviving spouse or civil partner. This is a significant step towards making estate planning easier for families who own farms or businesses.
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is expected to come into force tomorrow (18 December 2025)
After an extended period of back-and-forth amendments between Parliament and the House of Lords, on 16 December 2025, the ERB finally received approval from the House of Lords, with the formality of Royal Assent due to take place tomorrow (18 December 2025). Head of LP Employment, Dan Chapman, explains...
Charity of the Month: The Matthew Project
Leathes Prior is delighted to be supporting The Matthew Project as our Charity of the Month for December 2025. The Matthew Project supports young people and adults across Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex to overcome issues around drugs, alcohol, and mental health, empowering them to rebuild confidence and lead fulfilling lives.
Leathes Prior’s Milan Pandit appointed President of the Norfolk & Norwich Law Society
Leathes Prior Solicitors is proud to announce that Milan Pandit, Solicitor in our Corporate & Commercial Team, has been appointed President of the Norfolk & Norwich Law Society (NNLS) for 2025/26.
Commercial Lease Renewals: A guide for Landlords & Tenants
Commercial lease renewals are a topic that every commercial landlord and business that rents commercial premises should have at the forefront of their minds. It is essential for good succession planning, though it is often neglected until the expiry of an existing lease term is looming or once the existing term has come to an end and the tenant is holding over. In this article, our newly qualified solicitor, Maggie Berry explores the process that landlords and tenants can expect when navigating this complex area of law.
Our Guidance, Your Legacy: What is a Will, and why should I make one?
Not only is a Will one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones and ensure your wishes are respected, but it also limits the likelihood of a claim/dispute following your death. To ensure your loved ones and the causes you care about benefit from your estate, a Will is essential to ensuring this happens. Find out more in this article.
Lease extensions: The essentials to getting started
Extending your lease can seem complex, but taking the right steps early can make the process much smoother. Jake Mowatt, Associate and Harry Smith, Trainee Solicitor in our Residential Property Team outlines the key essentials every leaseholder should understand prior to extending their lease.
Upcoming changes to bringing employment law claims: What these mean for you
The highly anticipated Employment Rights Bill (ERB) is set to increase the time limits in which employees can bring an employment tribunal claim. Gareth Stevens & Rose Woolterton explain what this means for employers & employees.
Service Charges in Residential Leases: FAQs
Service charges are forever a hot topic in the world of property disputes, and it remains one of the most contentious areas between freeholders and leaseholders, particularly in long residential leases. Danny Turpin, Associate, discusses frequently asked questions regarding service charges on long residential leases.
Leathes Prior winners in nine categories in the prestigious Legal 500 Future Laywer Survey
We are thrilled to announce that the firm has placed once again in the Legal 500 Future Lawyer survey as No.1 in the UK for our Social Life; a ranking we have held in the survey for seven years out of the past nine years.
Jess’s Rule – New Guidelines for GPs
A new initiative is being rolled out across GP practices across England in the hope of preventing serious illnesses being missed by GPs where patients present with the same, or deteriorating, symptoms on multiple occasions. Kimberley Nelson in our Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Team discusses new guidelines for GPs.
Leathes Prior are excited to announce that four Trainee Solicitors qualify at the firm
Leathes Prior is excited to announce that four of our amazing trainees, Eleanor Chapman, Maggie Berry, Alex Robinson, and Georgia Sartin, have successfully completed their training contracts and are now qualifying as Solicitors at the firm.
