Matrimonial Assets Advice Solicitors Professional Negligence Claims
If you have been involved in a family dispute and have entrusted your case to a Solicitor, only for your case to go wrong because of your Solicitors negligence in the financial proceedings, you may not have only suffered a loss, but will rightly feel badly let down.
It is important to realise in these circumstances that not all Solicitors are the same and that if you suffered a significant loss when your family case was lost or damaged by a negligent Solicitor you should be able to recover the compensation you deserve, through a professional negligence claim against the Solicitor.
In Family matters the most frequent negligence cases occur in relation to the division of Matrimonial assets, partly because of the large number of divorce financial disputes and also because of the serious impact when things go wrong. In these circumstances we are confident that we can help you obtain proper redress and compensation for your loss in a professional negligence claim against your Solicitor.
The ways in which negligence can occur in Matrimonial asset cases are quite varied but the main types include:
| Failing to advise on the correct law or procedure | Failing to prepare your case properly |
| Failing to give the correct advice about the merits or risks of the case | Failing to advise correctly on the effect of re-marriage on financial claims |
| Failing to give the correct costs information and advice | Failing to register an entry at the Land Registry or take other action to protect and secure assets |
| Failing to apply for a freezing injunction or a Section 37 injunction (avoiding or setting aside dispositions) on time or at all | Causing delays or breach of Orders, Rules or Directions leading to your case being damaged, or costs Orders being made against you |
| Failing to advise about or obtain and use correctly, appropriate expert evidence | Failing to contact and use relevant witnesses |
| Following instructions but failing to recognise a vulnerable Client and give appropriate advice | Failing to advise you correctly as to offers/settlement proposals or mediation and adr |
| Failing to value your case correctly | Failing to understand your case |
| Advising you to settle at the wrong figure (an Under Settlement) | Failing to understand the other side’s case |
| Failing to act upon your instructions | Failing to advise on all financial issues and property |
| Failing to use correct valuation method or expert evidence for a Business | Failing to advise about the tax consequences of different Matrimonial Orders or settlements |
| Failing to advise correctly about spousal maintenance and set off | Failing to advise on an appeal on time or at all |
| Failing to take steps to implement a Court Order or Agreement either on time or at all | Failing to complete a property Transfer or other disposition pursuant to a Court Order or Agreement either on time or at all |
| Failing to use correct valuation method or expert evidence for a Pension | Failing to advise correctly about the negligence of a previous Solicitor |
As these claims are often complex it is equally important to choose a Solicitor with sufficient knowhow and experience in similar negligence claims against Solicitors to ensure that you receive the right help and guidance and to achieve the best outcome for your case.
Why Us ?
Firstly, we have dealt with these cases successfully before and know what we are doing. Secondly, in addition to our specialist knowledge and experience we always adopt a personal, friendly and caring approach and are committed to helping people like you. We always put your interests first in trying to achieve the best outcome for you.
It is important to use an experienced team when it comes to making any sort of claim against a Solicitor or other legal professional because these cases are often complex and difficult and the Solicitors and Lawyers’ Insurers will use many legal arguments to challenge your claim. This is particularly the case when the subject matter of the claim is a previous Family dispute. When a Family case goes wrong there are often difficult aspects to the case, which led the Solicitor to make a mistake. This gives the Solicitors’ Insurers the opportunity to argue that not only was there no negligence, but even if there was, your case would not have succeeded or obtained the outcome which you say was lost by the Solicitor.
Our team specialises in professional negligence claims against Solicitors and other lawyers, which means that whatever type of claim you need to make we can help. All of our current professional negligence cases are against Solicitors and other lawyers.
We have over 25 years experience in pursuing Solicitors negligence claims from all around England and Wales you can feel sure that our team of legal experts can help you get the compensation you deserve.
We have specific experience of pursuing many successful claims against Solicitors where the Solicitor has lost the Family case or damaged it as a result of their negligence. We can also draw on our experience of dealing with very many contested Family cases ourselves.
In addition to the expertise of our Solicitors we are able to rely upon the additional expertise of specialist Counsel and other experts appropriate for your case, from our contacts built up over many years. We have a lot of experience in complex cases, which means that whether your claim involves Solicitors, Barristers or other legal professionals your claim will be in safe hands.
Costs Involved
When it comes to getting the legal advice and support you need we understand the cost is the last thing you want to worry about! We offer everyone a free assessment over the telephone or via email and will even give you advice there and then if we can! Moving on from that if your claim is good enough we’ll give you no win no fee funding – so you only pay solicitor fees if you make a successful claim and most of your costs can be recovered from the losing party!
What Next ?
With most legal matters It is better to take action sooner rather than later. We know that contacting a Solicitor can create anxiety itself, which is why you can contact us without obligation.
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You can be sure if you contact us that whatever you ask us to do for you will be handled professionally and efficiently, so you can get the best outcome possible without any of the hassle.
