Business Details
41 Years
experience
Expert Legal Services in London
Specters Solicitors is a distinguished law firm with over 25 years of experience, committed to providing exceptional legal services to clients across England and Wales. Founded in 1985, our firm has built a legacy of trust and excellence, driven by a passion for justice and a dedication to our clients' needs. Our team of highly skilled solicitors offers a comprehensive range of legal services tailored to meet the unique challenges of each case, with expertise spanning professional negligence, personal injury, family law, group actions, and more.We prioritise clear communication, transparency, and a client-centric approach, ensuring that every client receives bespoke legal solutions. Situated in Farringdon, London, we combine local expertise with nationwide reach, guided by principles of integrity, practicality, and unwavering client focus. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our track record of securing substantial compensation for clients and our dedication to continuous improvement in legal service delivery.
Services
Professional Negligence
Personal Injury Claims
Family Law Services
Group Action Claims
Dispute Resolution
Conveyancing
Probate
Clinical Negligence
Litigation
No Win No Fee Cases
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in litigation and professional negligence claims.
- Our team includes specialists in conveyancing, financial advisor, and solicitor negligence.
- We offer no-win-no-fee arrangements for eligible cases.
- We provide transparent fee structures with no hidden costs.
- Our client-centric approach ensures tailored legal strategies for complex cases.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Professional and excellent service
Efficient and kept updated
Highly recommended
Fantastic to deal with
Marvellous legal services
Services
Professional Negligence
Our professional negligence specialists handle claims against solicitors, surveyors, and financial advisors. We recover compensation for clients affected by legal errors, valuation mistakes, or investment fraud. With expertise in complex cases like Ponzi schemes and conveyancing failures, we combine litigation skills with strategic funding options. Our team has secured millions in settlements, operating under no-win-no-fee arrangements where applicable. Clients benefit from transparent case management and regular progress updates throughout the claims process.
Personal Injury Claims
We represent clients in serious personal injury cases arising from accidents at work, road traffic incidents, and medical negligence. Our solicitors specialise in high-value claims involving life-changing injuries, ensuring victims receive appropriate compensation for medical care and lost income. We coordinate with medical experts to document long-term impacts while managing litigation risks through strategic insurance advice. The team handles court proceedings efficiently, maintaining a 99% settlement rate before trial to minimise client stress.
Group Action Claims
Our group action specialists represent multiple claimants in professional negligence cases, particularly investment fraud schemes. We coordinate collective litigation against conveyancers, financial advisors, and legal professionals who have caused widespread financial loss. Recent successes include multi-million pound settlements for property investment scheme victims. The process maintains individual client control while leveraging economies of scale, with regular communication updates provided to all participants throughout the claims journey.
Family Law Services
We provide comprehensive family law services including divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child custody arrangements. Our solicitors handle complex international divorce cases and high-net-worth asset divisions with discretion. The team specialises in prenuptial agreements and post-divorce financial restructuring, combining legal expertise with sensitive client support. We prioritise amicable resolutions through mediation while maintaining litigation readiness for contested cases.
Dispute Resolution
Our dispute resolution team handles commercial and civil litigation through negotiated settlements and court proceedings. We specialise in property disputes, contract breaches, and professional liability claims. The process follows pre-action protocols while maintaining flexibility for alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation. With hundreds of annual case filings, we combine aggressive litigation strategy with cost-risk management, advising clients on insurance coverage and adverse cost protection throughout the resolution process.
People
Ken Specter
Managing Director
Qualified solicitor with 40+ years' experience, founder of Specters Solicitors (1985) and Lawshield insurance. Specialises in litigation strategy and professional negligence claims. Holds law degrees from London University and The College of Law. Leads firm's commercial litigation practice while overseeing client funding options.
Andrew Specter
Director
Co-head of professional negligence department. Qualified solicitor (2019) with economics background. Specialises in complex financial services claims. Holds LL.M. from London School of Economics. Manages high-value conveyancing negligence cases and regulatory compliance matters.
Paul Daniel
Director
Co-head of professional negligence. Qualified solicitor (2012) specialising in surveyor and legal professional claims. Handles conveyancing fraud cases and high-net-worth client disputes. Graduated from University of Hertfordshire law school. Key contact for property valuation negligence claims.
Laura Sparrow
Head of Clinical Negligence
Chartered legal executive with 20+ years' experience. Specialises in medical negligence claims and personal injury. Member of Association of Personal Injury Lawyers. Manages complex clinical cases with focus on long-term care provision and rehabilitation support.
Tracey Atallah
Solicitor
Bilingual English/Arabic solicitor specialising in financial services claims. Handles cross-border disputes and high-net-worth client matters. Qualified (2017) with Masters in Business. Focuses on international asset recovery and complex financial documentation analysis.
Questions
What constitutes professional negligence?
Professional negligence occurs when a qualified practitioner breaches their duty of care, causing financial loss through errors in advice or service. This includes solicitor missed deadlines, surveyor valuation mistakes, and financial advisor misjudgments.
How are professional negligence cases funded?
We offer no-win-no-fee arrangements for eligible cases. If unsuccessful, you pay nothing. If successful, a pre-agreed success fee applies. Alternative funding options include deferred fees and traditional hourly billing.
What is the claims time limit?
Professional negligence claims typically have a six-year limitation period from the negligent act, or three years from when you became aware of the loss, with a 15-year longstop.
Will my case go to court?
99% of cases settle before trial through negotiation or mediation. Court proceedings are only pursued when necessary, with full client consultation and risk assessment regarding potential adverse costs.
How do group action claims work?
Group actions combine multiple similar claims against a single defendant. Each client maintains individual control while benefiting from shared legal costs. We coordinate evidence collection and settlement negotiations, distributing compensation proportionally to claimants.
Reviews (5)
Samir Zeddam
Nov 17, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I am dealing with Specters with Naaiem Ishaq for a case that went on for 3 years about an accident case with my son and throughout the whole process she was very helpful and professional. She was responsive at all times and whenever i needed help she was there to support me. Thank you for the amazing job that you have done!
I am dealing with Specters with Naaiem Ishaq for a case that went on for 3 years about an accident case with my son and throughout the whole process she was very helpful and professional. She was responsive at all times and whenever i needed help she was there to support me. Thank you for the amazing job that you have done!
Dan Thorp
Oct 31, 2021
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Had a case by a fraudulent women trying to defraud me & the insurance company when she crashed into me even with a witness she tried her best with insane compensation claims & ridiculous car costs which ended up with justice & truth being told & her lies unravelled 3 times in the county court. Naaiem Ishaq was excellent with communication & helped tremendously. Only disappointed was being told no costs would be recovered 1 week before trail, which I was told before I would get these back by someone else who was working my case before. I can't thank her enough though as she was really professional
Adrian Budniak
Sep 28, 2021
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I have been involve in motorcycle accident, and i have contacted specters it took some time to get it done as defendant insurer was pain in b...
as soon Naaiem Ishaq took over my case it just went down hill what a soul she is, professional fast and to the point .
iam definitely recommend specters and her and i would use it without thinking twice .
thank you.
as soon Naaiem Ishaq took over my case it just went down hill what a soul she is, professional fast and to the point .
iam definitely recommend specters and her and i would use it without thinking twice .
thank you.
Ip Gal
Sep 15, 2021
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Specters helped with a pre-nuptial at the end of last year. Although it was delivered in a short time frame, a myriad of errors were made throughout. To begin with I was provided with a template that had previous client's details on it. I marked up relevant details in the paperwork, but the same mistakes were not corrected. Basic errors such as our genders were consistently mixed up and on one of the documents, a zero was missing leading to paperwork showing 100 000, when it should have been one million. I flagged my concerns with the solicitor and she assured me the final draft would be double
Paul Stokes
Aug 22, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Specters dealt with a negligence case for my wife and throughout the 2 year process they were very professional, helpful and supportive. I would like to especially commend Laura Sparrow who dealt with our case. She is a huge asset to Specters and can not thank her enough for her support.
Specters dealt with a negligence case for my wife and throughout the 2 year process they were very professional, helpful and supportive. I would like to especially commend Laura Sparrow who dealt with our case. She is a huge asset to Specters and can not thank her enough for her support.
