Has a professional — solicitor, accountant, architect, or financial advisor — caused you loss through negligent advice or actions? We can help you recover your losses.
Time Limit: Professional negligence claims are typically subject to a 6-year limitation period in Ireland, though this may vary depending on when the loss was discovered. Early legal advice is strongly recommended.
Professional negligence occurs when a qualified professional — such as a solicitor, barrister, accountant, architect, engineer, surveyor, or financial advisor — fails to exercise the standard of skill and care expected of a competent person in their field. This failure results in loss or harm to their client.
All professionals in Ireland owe their clients a duty of care. When that duty is breached, and you suffer a financial or personal loss as a result, you may be entitled to pursue a professional negligence claim.
Missing limitation deadlines, inadequate property conveyancing, negligent litigation advice, or failure to advise on legal risks.
Negligent auditing, errors in tax returns, poor financial advice causing unnecessary tax liabilities or penalties.
Design defects, structural failures, building regulation non-compliance, or negligent project supervision.
Failure to identify significant defects in property surveys, leading to substantial unforeseen repair costs.
See our dedicated Medical Negligence page for clinical negligence claims.
See our dedicated Financial Negligence page for investment and pension mis-selling claims.
To succeed in a professional negligence claim, you must establish all four of the following elements:
We review the background to your professional relationship and identify whether negligence occurred.
We instruct an independent expert in the relevant profession to assess whether the standard of care was met.
We issue a formal letter of claim to the professional and their insurance company setting out the negligence and losses claimed.
We negotiate to achieve a fair settlement. If not forthcoming, we pursue the claim through the courts.
Yes. Solicitors owe their clients a duty of care. If your solicitor has made negligent errors — such as missing a court deadline, failing to advise properly, or making errors in a property transaction — you may have a professional negligence claim. We handle these claims sensitively and confidentially.
In most cases, you have 6 years from the date the negligence occurred or was discovered to bring a claim. However, this can vary depending on the nature of the loss. It is always best to seek advice promptly.
No. Most professional negligence claims are resolved through negotiation or mediation, without the need for a court hearing. Professionals typically carry professional indemnity insurance and their insurers will often negotiate a settlement.
Our specialist solicitors provide a free, confidential assessment of your case. We operate on a No Win, No Fee basis where possible.
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