PICKERSGILL v RILEY
[2004] Lloyd's Rep IR 795
PRIVY COUNCIL
Before Lord Nicholls, Lord Hoffmann, Lord Hope, Lord Scott and Baroness Hale
Professional negligence - Solicitor - Client guaranteeing rent payable under a lease - Indemnity granted to client by third party - No investigation undertaken into assets of third party - Client becoming liable under the guarantee but unable to recover from third party as it possessed no assets - Whether solicitor owed duty of care to client.