Professional Negligence
Medical Negligence — Doctors & Hospitals
Investigations, liability assessments and damages claims arising from negligent treatment, diagnosis or hospital care.
Legal Negligence — Solicitors & Barristers
Claims involving negligent advice, missed limitation periods and mishandled litigation causing financial loss.
Financial Advisers & Stockbrokers
Unsuitable advice, misleading conduct and inappropriate product recommendations resulting in investment loss.
Accountants & Auditors
Negligent audits, financial misstatements and tax advice causing foreseeable commercial or personal loss.
Engineers & Architects
Design errors, certification failures and supervision breaches resulting in delay, defects and project loss.
Real Estate Agents & Valuers
Negligent valuations, disclosure failures and misrepresentations arising from property transactions.
Insurance Brokers & Claims Handling
Coverage advice errors, underinsurance and claims-handling failures causing uninsured or delayed loss.
Construction Certifiers & Surveyors
Non-compliant certifications, boundary errors and inspection failures contributing to costly building defects.
Allied Health Professionals
Claims involving negligent treatment or advice by physiotherapists, chiropractors, psychologists and other allied health providers.
Causation, Loss & Expert Evidence
Coordinating expert evidence, quantifying loss and establishing causation under the applicable statutory framework.
Professional Indemnity Insurance Disputes
Coverage denials, policy exclusions and insurer-conduct disputes arising during professional negligence claims.
Early Resolution, Mediation & Litigation
Pre-action strategy, mediation and court proceedings directed towards efficient and proportionate resolution.
We also advise on limitation periods, expert evidence, loss assessment, settlement strategy and professional indemnity insurance issues.
Time-Based Fees
Our fees are generally calculated by reference to the time required to complete the work and the seniority of the lawyers involved.
Generally applies to: disputes, litigation, urgent matters and work where the scope may develop as the matter progresses.Fixed or Staged Fees
Fixed or staged fees may be available for clearly defined work where the scope, assumptions and required deliverables can be identified in advance.
Availability depends on: the nature of the work, certainty of scope, urgency and any material assumptions or exclusions.Scope, Costs & Funding Requirements
Before substantive work begins, we discuss the proposed scope, likely costs and any funding requirements relevant to the matter.
Confirmed in writing: the applicable charging basis, scope of work and relevant costs information are set out in the engagement documentation.The appropriate fee basis depends on the scope, complexity, urgency, evidence, procedural requirements and the work required. Any available fixed or staged arrangement is confirmed in writing.
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Our Legal Process
The legal system can be complicated and overwhelming, but MC Lawyers & Advisers is here to help you navigate it. Here is our clear, secure and efficient process.
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Initial triage assessment & conflict checks
We identify you, confirm we can act, discuss your matter, and ascertain your objectives.
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Strategy & scope
We outline options, define the scope and costs, and agree on a tailored strategy.
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Evidence & preparation
We collect documents, contact key parties, and prepare filings.
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Resolution & updates
We pursue negotiation, mediation or court, and keep you updated at every milestone.