Partner

Alan Calvert

Recognised as a leading individual in his field, Alan heads up our Professional Negligence Unit acting in disputes on behalf of insurer, corporate and partnership clients. He has over 30 years’ experience of handling claims involving engineers, architects, surveyors, solicitors, accountants, brokers and IFAs (Independent Financial Advisers) as well as construction industry contractors and overseeing teams handling occupational disease claims for employers.

He has a keen commercial sense for when litigation is in a client's best interests or alternatively when they should adopt alternative, solution-driven approaches, having a special interest in mediation and ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) in all his areas of specialism. He is also a frequent speaker on issues relating to Professional Liability, Regulation and litigation.

Living Brodies' values

The steady support that Alan gives to clients and colleagues alike reflects the firm’s collegiate approach and commitment to everything we do.

Highlights

Member of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL).
Member of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).

Rankings

Ranked Tier 1 for Professional Negligence by Chambers UK and The Legal 500 UK.
Named as leading individual for Professional Negligence by The Legal 500 UK.

"Alan gives great comfort with his confident manner and can see beyond the apparent question to grasp the wider issue."

Chambers UK 2024

"Alan Calvert is extremely well respected in the professional negligence field offering expert advice particularly in the defence of solicitors professional negligence claims."

Legal 500 UK 2023

"Apart from his expert legal knowledge, it is the focused and forthright manner in which he then responds to any claim or complaint that I find most welcome. His direct, no nonsense approach delivers perspective."

Legal 500 UK 2023

"Alan Calvert remains the giant of Professional Negligence defence in Scotland, and all those who have worked with him benefit from that."

Legal 500 UK 2023