Whether you are building a house, making home improvements or carrying out necessary property surveys before you purchase a property, you rely heavily on the expertise and attention-to-detail of the architects and engineers you work with.
When a mistake is made on the part of the professional person or team you are working with, it can result in financial loss, missed structural issues or even health and safety hazards.
For example, when it comes to buildings, defective design or construction by an Architect or Engineer can lead to a right of action by an owner against the professional team that acted on your behalf.
Architects and Engineers should carry appropriate indemnity insurance for errors made in the course of their profession. If you believe that your property has been inappropriately designed, constructed or renovated, you may have a right of action against the professional involved.
Surveyor Negligence
The services of a surveyor are normally required when buying a residential or commercial property. When a surveyor has failed to spot a defect in a property or fails to recommend further investigations you may have a right of action against the surveyor.
Lavelle Partners have been instructed in many cases against surveyors and are the leading Irish firm in the area of surveyor negligence.
If you think you have experienced Professional Negligence on behalf of an architect, engineer or surveyor that you are working with, contact our award-winning Professional Negligence team for more advice.
Our Architect & Engineer Professional Negligence Expertise
Lavelle Partners is one of the top ranked law firms in Ireland for Litigation & Dispute Resolution, with a highly commendable Tier 3 ranking in The Legal 500, the internationally recognised legal directory guide.
Ciarán Leavy, Partner and Head of Litigation & Dispute Resolution has been advising and representing Lavelle Partners clients for over 18 years , having earned a reputation for achieving positive outcomes for clients under even the most challenging circumstances. Ciarán is recognised by The Legal 500 for his “technical knowledge and interpersonal skills” as well as the “first-class” team that he leads and was named Litigation Lawyer of the Year at the Irish Law Awards in 2019.
Marc Fitzgibbon has over 30 years’ experience advising clients in relation to a wide range of legal disputes, including professional negligence claims. Marc is described in The Legal 500 as "an exemplary solicitor" with a "very commercial and pragmatic" approach.
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