Jackson & Powell on professional liability / Mark Cannon, Hugh Evans, Roger Stewart.

London : Sweet & Maxwell, 2022.

9th edition

199796

Jackson and Powell on professional negligence.

Jackson & Powell on professional negligence.

Professional negligence.

Malpractice -- Great Britain.

Liability (Law) -- Great Britain.

Negligence -- Great Britain.

PART 1: General principles and professional liability

1. The Nature of Professional Liability

2. Duties and Obligations

3. Remedies

4. Contribution between Defendants

5. Defences

6. Litigation

7. Human Rights and Judicial Review in Professional Liability

8. Professional Indemnity Insurance

PART 2: Specific professions and regimes

9. Construction Professionals

10. Surveyors

11. Solicitors

12. Barristers

13. Medical Practitioners

14. Regulation of Financial Services

15. Financial Practitioners

16. Insurance Brokers

17. Accountants and Auditors

18. Actuaries

19. Members' and Managing Agents at Lloyd's

20. Information Technology Professionals

21. Patent Attorneys and Trade Mark Attorneys

22. Art Professionals.

Jackson & Powell is the definitive text on Professional Liability. It provides comprehensive coverage of the law of professional liability. It is an essential reference point for every practitioner as it aids them in establishing whether a duty of care exists and whether it has been breached, providing quick access with confidence as to whether a cause of action exists while explaining the remedies available. Key features: Examines the nature of professional liability; Deals with subjects of general application and delves into specific professions; Discusses the difference between tortious liability and contractual liability; Considers the duties and obligations of a professional including positive duties and restrictions; Considers the standard of skill and care including the relevance of the defendant’s qualifications and experience; Discusses changes in the standard required by professional; Explains the nature of a fiduciary duty including unauthorised profits and undue influence; Discusses the origins of the duty of confidentiality including the continuing duty to former clients; Differentiates between limitation in contract, tort and equity. - Publisher's website.

Previous edition: 2016.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9780414090408

ccxxxii, 1500 pages ; 25 cm