Disputes can arise across many professions, including surveyors, valuers, estate agents, lawyers, accountants, auditors, financial advisers, architects, engineers, IT specialists, medical professionals, construction consultants, and company directors. Claims may also involve international elements. Most professional negligence claims are suitable for ADR and exploring this first before going to Court is encouraged under the Civil Procedure Rules’ Pre-Action Protocols.
When professional advice or services fall short, the impact can be significant. A mistake by a lawyer, surveyor, accountant, or other professional may lead to serious financial loss, reputational damage, and long-term consequences for individual clients or businesses.
Professional negligence disputes often combine complex technical issues with deeply personal concerns about trust and accountability.
Taking a case to Court is rarely the best solution. Proceedings are lengthy, expensive, and often add strain to already difficult professional relationships.
Many clients, insurers, and professionals are increasingly turning to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to find a practical way forward and mediation is encouraged under the Pre-Action Protocols in any event.
Mediation, arbitration, and Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) each provide a private and flexible setting to examine evidence, narrow issues, and explore fair settlement options.
For highly technical or valuation-related claims, Expert Determination can be used, and once resolution is achieved, Drafting & Settlement Agreements ensures outcomes are clearly documented and enforceable.
With extensive experience of dealing with the full spectrum of professional negligence disputes, the Trinity ADR barristers act for private individuals, businesses, professional advisers, and their insurers. We understand the commercial and reputational pressures that come with these disputes, whether acting for claimants seeking redress or professionals defending their conduct and industry standing. The team bring sector-specific knowledge and a calm, impartial approach to even the most technical or emotionally charged cases.
Professional negligence disputes often involve multiple parties, from claimants and defendants to insurers, brokers, and experts. ADR provides an effective way for these parties to come together, share evidence, and reach proportionate, cost-effective settlements. This can be particularly valuable in construction, financial, or other highly technical sector specific claims involving overlapping responsibilities or shared liability.
Some disputes may have an overseas element or require urgent steps to limit ongoing loss, while others demand structured management of complex, high-value claims involving multiple experts and parties. Whatever the circumstances, Trinity ADR brings independence, sector knowledge, and pragmatic guidance to resolve disputes efficiently, fairly, and confidentially.
Professional Negligence - FAQs
What types of professional negligence claims use ADR?
What types of ADR are available in professional negligence cases?
Common options include mediation, arbitration, Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE), and Expert Determination for highly technical or valuation-based issues. These processes help narrow disputes and support fair, proportionate settlements.
What are the advantages of ADR over going to Court in professional negligence cases?
Court proceedings are lengthy, costly, and can damage professional relationships. ADR provides a quicker, more flexible, and private route to resolution and is encouraged under the Pre-Action Protocols.
Court proceedings are lengthy, costly, and can damage professional relationships. ADR provides a quicker, more flexible and private route to resolution and is encouraged under the Pre-Action Protocols.
Get in touch with the Trinity ADR team for a confidential, no-obligation discussion about your case, and we’ll explore the most suitable options.
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