IT Consultants

Claims for professional negligence or breach of contract can result from the supply, development or maintenance of computer systems and software.  There is as yet no overall professional or regulatory body for IT professionals.  As a result there is no overall code of conduct or regulatory framework.  This has not however stopped judges developing principles on a case by case basis setting out the duties owed by IT professionals to their clients.

On top of the duty under the law of negligence to exercise reasonable skill and care there will usually be contractual duties.  These will either be stated in a written contract or implied by statute or common law (previously decided precedent cases).  If the sale/supply of goods (i.e. hardware) is involved there will be separate implied terms requiring them to be of satisfactory quality and reasonably fit for their intended purpose.

With hands-on experience of dealing with computing systems, our team has a real understanding of the issues which can arise with the implementation and maintenance of computer hardware and software. Since in some cases it is important to maintain some form of ongoing relationship between customer and supplier we will consider all forms of dispute resolution including round table meetings and mediation.

To speak to a specialist professional negligence lawyer who can help you with your professional negligence claim against an IT professional or any other professional contact us today by  calling, emailing or requesting a call back from one of our specialist lawyers.