Individuals and companies rely on accountants and other advisors to provide financial and tax advice. If they are given the wrong advice, clients can suffer financially, for example, penalties imposed by HM Revenue and Customs.

It is important to understand that complaints regarding poor service or costs are not normally issues that would form the basis of a professional claim against an accountant. Complaints about matters concerning accountants, which did not cause financial loss should be directed to either the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICA) - neither of which will become involved in compensation claims for negligence.

However, where an individual or a company has suffered financial losses due to negligence, this could give rise to a potential claim.

If you believe you have a potential claim against an accountant on the basis of faulty advice, our team of professional negligence solicitors will initially assess whether the claim is valid. If it is, we will write a letter of claim, which is the first step required in any proceedings against professionals for negligence. Many claims of this nature settle without resorting to litigation, but if a settlement cannot be achieved in the short term, our team of expert lawyers can guide you through the conduct of court proceedings.. Our specialist lawyers provide clear and practical advice through each stage of the legal process to achieve the best possible outcome for you.