This question concerns the liability of partners for negligent acts committed by fellow partners. George was acting in the 'ordinary course of business' and with the 'apparent authority\" of his fellow partner. As a partner in the rm, it was not unreasonable for a client to think that George was qualied to give investment advice, particularly as she did so in a condent and decisive manner. George was clearly negligent as he knew 'almost nothing' about the company in question. Lee relied on the advice and suffered a loss. My advice to Lee is that he may sue for negligent misstatement. He has an action against both partners jointly or either one of the two partners severally: Hang Seng Finance Ltd v. Chan Kwok Yim & 0m [2002)