AVOIDING UNDERSETTLEMENT: PROTECTING THE CLIENT AND PROTECTING YOURSELF: WEBINAR 26th MAY 2026

This webinar examines claims of under-settlement brought against claimant solicitors, focusing on how courts determine whether professional negligence has occurred in the handling, settlement, or litigation of a case. It explores key case law where negligence was both established and rejected, identifying the critical factors that influence judicial decisions.  Booking details are available here.

The session also highlights common risk areas and concludes with practical guidance on developing effective strategies to minimise the risk of under-settlement allegations.  It provides a series of checklists and questionnaires for practitioners and their clients.

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Understand the legal principles governing allegations of under-settlement and professional negligence
• Analyse key cases where negligence was found and where it was not established
• Identify the main risk areas that can lead to under-settlement claims
• Recognise the factors courts consider when assessing solicitors’ conduct in settlement decisions
• Develop practical strategies to reduce the risk of under-settlement allegations in their own practice