George Smith

Partner

George specialises in defending claims against financial professionals, including accountants, independent financial advisors, brokers and pensions professionals.

George has extensive experience in defending negligence claims in the senior courts, as well as advising insurers on policy coverage issues in relation to professional indemnity and pension trustee liability policies.  

He regularly acts for accountants, including auditors and insolvency practitioners, in relation to complex and high value negligence claims and in respect of disciplinary proceedings.  He also has considerable experience of defending financial advisors, both in relation to civil claims and Financial Ombudsman Service complaints.

George also has extensive pensions experience and acts for pensions professionals including professional trustees and scheme advisers.

George was voted by clients as a Thomson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyer 2022.