In today’s litigious society malpractice lawsuits are becoming increasingly common and more complex.
It does not matter how good a professional you are, accountant, lawyer, nurse, doctor, engineer, pharmacist or board director, sometimes mistakes happen, there is a breakdown in communication, or maybe you have found yourself working for a “difficult” client. Whatever the scenario you need to ensure that you act quickly to protect your interests.
McLennan Ross has extensive experience in the defence of professionals facing professional liability claims. We understand that such a claim is a difficult experience for you and requires a sensitive approach by counsel.
Where possible we encourage mediation and arbitration of disputes, but we are also known for aggressively pursuing the interests of our clients. Every malpractice claim is different and we will work closely with you to provide a cost-effective, tailored solution to professional liability claims, whether it is a simple agreement resolving the claim, use of an alternative dispute resolution mechanism or the vigorous defence of a claim through litigation. Our legal expertise also enables us to assist you in professional liability claims and proceedings before related governing associations and administrative agencies.
From disciplinary proceedings against individuals to multi-million dollar actions against firms, our practitioners have fought, and won, time and again. For examples of our professional liability work with different professions, please see Transactions & Cases.
