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Avoiding pitfalls in professional negligence: Purpose-driven advice

23 Nov 2021

The UK Supreme Court, in Manchester Building Society v Grant Thornton UK LLP [2021] UKSC 20, held that the scope of the duty of care is governed by the purpose of the duty, decided objectively by reference to the reason why the advice is being given.

Our update discusses this UK Supreme Court decision.

Please click here to read more about the update.

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