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Professional negligence claims
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Professional indemnity policy disputes
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Acting for claimants in negligence actions
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Acting for uninsured defendants
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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including mediation
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Policy disputes arising from professional indemnity claims
Services
Key Specialties
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Over 20 years’ experience in professional negligence litigation
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Claims against a wide range of professionals including:
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Solicitors
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Accountants
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Insurance brokers
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Financial advisers
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Surveyors
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Structural engineers
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Project managers
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Estate agents
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Health & safety consultants
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IT consultants
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Auditors
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Agronomists
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Building contractors
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High-value and complex claims (ranging from £50,000 to £32 million)
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Pension advice negligence (including Lifetime Allowance issues)
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Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) tax relief claims
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Insurance coverage disputes and business interruption claims
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Property valuation and conveyancing negligence
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Fire, fraud and financial misrepresentation claims
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Claims under the Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010
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Commercial lease drafting negligence
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Boundary disputes and development land transactions
Credentials and Experience
Number of Years in Operation
24
Awards and Recognitions
Chambers UK (2018–2025)
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Ranked / Top Ranked (Band 1) for Professional Negligence
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Recognised for technical excellence, attention to detail, diligence and strategic insight
The Legal 500 (2016–2025)
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Recommended annually for Professional Negligence
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Praised for expert knowledge, negotiation skills, commercial awareness and high-quality legal advice
Notable recognition highlights include:
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“Top class attention to detail”
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“Highly intelligent, experienced and focused”
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“Expert in his field”
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“Outstanding professional”
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“Superb eye for detail and commercial mind”
Certifications, Licences, or Accreditations
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Qualified Solicitor (2003)
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Certified member of the Professional Negligence Lawyers Association
Keystone Law – Jonathan Watmough - Contact Details
Key Contact:
Jonathan Watmough
jonathan.watmough@keystonelaw.co.uk
020 3319 3700
Address:
48 Chancery Lane London WC2A 1JF
Google Maps 48 Chancery Lane London WC2A 1JF
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