Melissa Worth

Biography

Melissa specialises in professional negligence litigation, acting for both claimants and defendants across a broad spectrum of professions. Her practice encompasses disputes involving solicitors, accountants, valuers, insurance brokers, financial advisers, architects, engineers, and other construction professionals.
With a strong foundation in insurance law, Melissa also advises insurers and insureds on complex coverage issues, including policy interpretation and indemnity disputes.
She has extensive experience supporting professionals facing disciplinary proceedings, particularly within the veterinary and legal sectors, and is known for her pragmatic and strategic approach to regulatory defence.
Melissa’s dual perspective - having represented both sides of the negligence divide - enables her to anticipate challenges and deliver commercially sound solutions in high-stakes litigation.