Barristers and solicitors have the same immunity from suit in respect of advocacy, but a solicitor may still be liable after settlement at door of court where the substantial fault lay in matters preceding that hearing and preparation of the case.
Citations:
Gazette 04-Nov-1998, [1998] 2 FLR 679
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Professional Negligence, Legal Professions
Updated: 08 April 2022; Ref: scu.80673