Comprised of ‘experienced and practically minded practitioners’, Trethowans LLP's practice is led by John Hall and has a wealth of experience in acting against NHS Trusts, hospitals, GPs and dentists on a national scale on a varied workload of misdiagnosis, birth and brain injury cases. Other key members of the team include Clare Carter, who is notably experienced in birth injury and cerebral palsy cases, and ’fierce litigator’ Gavin Lane, who frequently handles matters pertaining to head and spinal injuries as well as amputee and multiple fracture cases.
Testimonials
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‘I would consider this firm within the top tier of regional firms providing clinical negligence services across the central south coast. The team includes experienced and practically minded practitioners who are dedicated to the support of their clients, but also realistic in the outcomes that can be achieved.'
‘Chris Whiteley is a highly experienced clinical negligence practitioner, including cases of the highest severity. He is extremely good with and supportive of clients and also develops good working relationships with opponents, by whom he is respected. He adopts a practical and common sense approach to resolution of disputes and to settlement, together with realistic management of the expectations of clients.'
'Gavin Lane has long experience of clinical negligence claims and an excellent ability to find the right expert witness for the right case, enabling settlement of many claims at an early stage. Frances Gillett is developing an established presence in clinical negligence work, demonstrating sound judgement, and good attention to detail.’
‘Trethowans’ Clinical Negligence team have an excellent position in this regional market. Given the financial backing provided by a broad-based legal practice, the team are able to litigate in the same manner as a national firm yet they are able to provide a local, more personal touch, which is enjoyed and appreciated by clients. This creates a win-win for clients given Trethowans still command the attention of insurers and achieve excellent results.'
‘The Clinical Negligence team in Salisbury have the benefit of the sage experience of Clare Carter at the helm with strength in depth. In particular, Gavin Lane in Southampton is a fierce litigator with fabulous experience and litigation touch.’
‘The team punch above their weight. They have a very strong reputation for their spinal injury work and clinical negligence work.’
‘Gavin Lane knows his onions. He is a confident and robust negotiator and builds a strong relationship with clients.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John Hall