Solicitors – negligent advice – assessment of damages

Keydon Estates Ltd v Eversheds [2005] EWHC 972 (Ch) (20 May 2005)

Many readers will act for investor clients who purchase properties and schemes, including let schemes where rental income is a key part of the client’s investment strategy. Sometimes, unhappily, things go wrong. The client suffers a loss and is entitled to be compensated. The measure of damage is often difficult to assess. A recent case gives guidance.