Business Legal Services
Professional Liability & Negligence Claims
Our professional negligence solicitors can help you recover losses caused by a negligent financial advisor, accountant, lawyer or architect.
If you trusted an expert to give you sound advice but what you received fell short of expectations, then you may be feeling let down, vulnerable and wondering if there’s anything you can do to get your money back and recoup any loss.
The good news is that you can take back control of the situation and hold your advisor accountable. We have a strong track record helping clients recover from the financial losses they’ve suffered due to the negligence of professionals such as financial advisors, accountants, insurance brokers, solicitors, and architects.
To be successful with your claim, you will need to be able to show that the professional’s advice was below standard and that it resulted in a financial loss. This can be a complex process, but we’re here to help.
Experts in professional negligence law
Our team can assist you across all areas of dispute resolution, including:
How we will help you with your professional negligence claim
Our experienced professional negligence solicitors will guide you through the entire process. We will begin by carefully reviewing your case and explaining the evidence you need to support your claim (which may need input from an expert in the same field as the advisor). If you have a strong case, we can either try to negotiate a fair settlement with the other side or take them to court to fix the harm caused by the bad advice.
Throughout the process our solicitors will be transparent on the likelihood of success and the expected costs for the different stages of your claim. We will take into consideration your financial situation and your personal circumstances before we advise you on the best way to progress your claim. For those looking to resolve their dispute quickly with minimum fuss, mediation or other forms of alternative dispute resolution may be suitable options, while those willing to accept risk can use litigation to potentially recover a larger amount in damages.
How we do things differently
Unlike traditional law firms, our solicitors are freed from administrative, marketing, and sales duties. This means that our solicitors’ objectives and priorities are aligned to yours. Our way of doing things gives the solicitors the opportunity to dedicate all of their time to supporting clients.
Our price plans represent a fraction of the cost of most traditional law firms, and include a single rate for all solicitors (partner and non-partner levels) and this coupled with their high seniority means that our team can complete the work faster, more cost effectively and with greater commercial and strategic direction than many of our competitors.
Our remote operating model not only enhances our lawyers’ work-life balance but also broadens our talent pool, allowing us to recruit and retain seasoned professional negligence solicitors from across the UK.
Finding the right legal partner
Why work with Harper James
Choose a legal partner you can trust: we’ll help protect your goals, your business and your people so you can move forward with confidence and focus on growing your business.
Affordable, transparent and predictable pricing
Clear itemised invoices, subscription plans with up to 50% discount, and fixed fee products help you plan and manage legal spend – with no nasty surprises.
Proven track record and measurable results
We’ve supported over 8,000 businesses since 2014, with an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot and a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 60+ from monthly client surveys.
Straight-talking, responsive advice
We’re here to make things easier, not add complexity. That means fast response times, practical expert legal advice delivered in plain English, and dedicated client service and account management support.
Risk and compliance assured
We’re an SRA regulated firm, but more importantly, we build quality, data, and compliance best practice into everything we do.
Appointing a legal partner is a big decision. That’s why we’re open about our values, culture and model, so you can see what makes us tick. And because a productive partnership starts with understanding, we always begin with a conversation – listening to your goals, pressures and plans, then tailoring our support to fit.
Testimonials
What our clients say
Why use our professional negligence solicitors?
We are a team of pragmatic, commercially minded professional negligence solicitors who are committed to helping businesses recover from the damages caused by poor advice, and have a strong track record of resolving disputes.
As a highly experienced team, with each solicitor having between 15-35 years experience, the knowledge they have built up over the years helps us quickly identify the most appropriate strategy for you.
Top ranked SME focused firm
"Harper James is a one-stop shop for anything legal. It has excellent breadth, with experience on a large number of deals and multiple departments for different legal areas."
Chambers and Partners 2026
Pricing and service plans
Legal support designed
to fit your business needs
Our three transparent service plans are designed to give you the widest possible access to high-quality legal advice, whatever the size and nature of your business:
Engage
Flexible access to senior solicitors at highly competitive rates
An alternative to our subscription plans, offering access to full service legal expertise on a project-by-project basis.
Enable
Purpose built legal support for start-ups and smaller businesses
Monthly subscription plan for £239 per month, with £159 monthly credit and access to all legal services at 50% discount on our Standard Rates.
Extend
Comprehensive legal partnership for established businesses
Fully account managed and scalable annual subscription plan with support from a curated team of partners and senior solicitors, with up to 33% discount on our Standard Rates.
