What is the ratio in Allied Maples v Simmons & Simmons?

Claimants can recover contractual damages for loss of a chance where the chance was real and substantial, even if they cannot prove on balance of probabilities that the outcome would have occurred.

What did the court decide in Allied Maples v Simmons & Simmons?

The Court of Appeal established that loss of chance damages are recoverable in contract where the breach involves lost opportunities with third parties, provided the chance was substantial.

Why is Allied Maples v Simmons & Simmons important for professional negligence?

It provides the key framework for assessing causation and damages in professional negligence claims, distinguishing between cases involving the claimant's own actions and those involving third parties.

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