Professional Negligence Solicitors in Birmingham

Witan Solicitors advise on professional negligence claims in Birmingham, where a professional's failure to meet the standard of care caused you financial loss. We act for both claimants and defendants, with No Win No Fee funding for strong claims.

Losses due to someone else's poor work are frustrating, and it can be tempting to act rashly. However, you have six years after the event to make a claim, and claims must follow the appropriate Pre-Action Protocol before court.

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Legal 500 recognised
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No Win No Fee available
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Acting for claimants and defendants
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Solicitor-Advocate for court hearings
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Birmingham city centre office

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What This Involves

In Birmingham, professional negligence claims arise across a wide range of regulated professions, each with its own standard of care and typical losses.

Solicitor negligence

A missed deadline, undervalued settlement, or poor advice can amount to solicitor negligence. Courts assess loss as "loss of a chance", estimating the percentage chance the original claim would have won. If you need to sue a solicitor, we'll advise on viability, represent you in negotiations and court, assist with gathering evidence and aggressively pursue compensation once awarded.

Accountant negligence

Incorrect tax advice, missed fraud, or poor audit work can amount to accountant negligence. We help recover tax penalties, overpaid tax, and losses caused by reliance on faulty accounts, and advise accountants facing a claim.

Financial adviser negligence

Unsuitable investments or excessive risk for a cautious client can amount to financial adviser negligence under FCA rules. You can claim for the gap between an actual portfolio and one built on suitable advice. Witan supports in cases of errors in financial reporting, failure to meet professional standards resulting in harm and mismanagement of funds, with guidance around evidence gathering, negotiations and financial recovery.

Surveyor negligence

Surveyors giving valuations or home buyer reports owe purchasers a duty of care. Losses reflect the price paid against the true value. You'll receive advice on claims and preparing legal arguments, representation in negotiations and in litigation, and enforcement support.

Architect and construction professional negligence

Defective design, missed planning permission, or poor project management causing cost overruns can amount to negligence by an architect, engineer, or project manager. Our team is experienced in construction disputes, and can advise both owners pursuing remedial costs, and professionals defending their position.

Insurance broker negligence

Placing inadequate cover, missing a renewal, or failing to flag a non-disclosure can amount to broker negligence, leaving a client uninsured. We advise on claims where cover was inadequate, and on the broker's side where cover was properly placed.

Defending a professional negligence claim

If you're facing a negligence claim, our solicitors can act in your defence: disputing the standard of care, causation, loss, or limitation. Most defendants are insured under mandatory indemnity policies: our professional negligence solicitors advise uninsured defendants and those with a cross-claim.

Limitation and the date of knowledge

The primary limitation period is six years from the negligent act. Late discovery can extend this to three years from the date of knowledge, up to a fifteen year longstop. We check limitation first, since a claim out of time cannot proceed.

The Pre-Action Protocol and ADR

Before court, both sides must follow the Pre-Action Protocol for Professional Negligence: a notice, a letter of claim, a response, and an attempt at ADR. We manage this process and advise on the right strategy, including whether to settle or litigate.

Your Confidence, Our Commitment

Meet the Team

Qarrar Somji

Director and Solicitor-Advocate

Qarrar leads professional negligence work for claimants and defendants.

Felicity Wood

Senior Litigation Executive

Felicity supports professional negligence and commercial dispute cases.

Mason Taylor

Litigation Executive

Mason supports commercial litigation cases and enforcement proceedings.

Our Birmingham Office

Our Birmingham office is in Digbeth, less than a mile from the Bullring and New Street Station, with city-centre access by foot, car and bus.

Witan Solicitors (Birmingham)
Bradford Court
123–131 Bradford Street
Digbeth, Birmingham
B12 0NS

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Get Professional Negligence Advice Today

Witan Solicitors offer a free initial consultation and No Win No Fee funding for strong claims.

Limitation is assessed at your first meeting, so you'll know immediately whether your claim is viable.

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FAQ

What do I need to prove to win a professional negligence claim?

You must show the professional owed you a duty of care, breached that duty by falling below the expected standard, and that this breach caused you a financial loss you can quantify. Expert evidence is often needed to prove the standard fell short.

How long do I have to bring a professional negligence claim?

The primary limitation period is six years from the date of the negligent act, under the Limitation Act 1980. If you did not discover the loss straight away, you may have three years from the date you found out, subject to a fifteen year longstop.

Can I bring a professional negligence claim on No Win No Fee?

Many professional negligence claims can be funded on a No Win No Fee basis, meaning you only pay our fees if the claim succeeds. Whether this is available depends on the strength of your case and the professional's insurance. We assess funding at your first consultation.

What is the loss of a chance doctrine in negligence claims?

Loss of a chance applies where negligence cost you the chance to succeed in an earlier claim, for example a solicitor missing a deadline. Rather than the full value, the court estimates the percentage chance it would have succeeded and awards damages accordingly.

What happens if the professional I want to sue is no longer in business?

Most regulated professionals carry mandatory professional indemnity insurance, which usually continues to respond to claims even after a firm has closed, or an individual has left the profession. We can help identify the relevant insurer and pursue the claim directly.

This page was last reviewed by Qarrar Somji, Director and Solicitor-Advocate, July 2026. Our litigation content is reviewed every six months to ensure it reflects current legislation, case law and market practice.

Witan Solicitors Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA 605789). You can view the firm record on the SRA register, and Witan publishes its complaints procedure online.