England - South East • Insurance
Trethowans LLP
Trethowans LLP is praised as a ‘powerhouse south coast firm that maintains the feel of a local firm whilst providing services of an exceptional quality’ meaning it is well placed to provide 'high quality, reliable regional service in personal injury'. John Hall heads up the practice group; he is well known for his expertise in complex asbestos disease cases - acting for the victims of mesothelioma, asbestos lung cancer, asbestosis, and pleural thickening. Chris Whiteley and Gavin Lane are key names at partner level for catastrophic injury cases, particularly head and spinal.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The personal injury team has strength and depth. It is hard-working and progressive, delivering consistently high-quality client care.’
‘This is a fantastic firm. Clients enjoy first class facilities and legal advice, with experienced and well trained lawyers. They are tireless in getting good results for their personal injury clients and handle really big cases with no difficulty.’
‘Trethowans provide a high quality, reliable regional service in personal injury. There is good interrelationship between modern well equipped offices in Poole, Southampton and Salisbury to provide facilities local to clients across a wide area. In my experience they operate at the higher end of the regional practices.’
‘Chris Whiteley demonstrates sound judgement and excellent case preparation to install client confidence and efficient outcomes. James Braund is a rising star. He has a good nose for a successful argument in a case and is a tenacious advocate for his clients. Frances Gillett is very approachable and supportive of clients.'
- 'Chris Whiteley is pragmatic and with good judgement. Not afraid to run with difficult cases.’
‘The team is exceptionally thorough and responsive. Their ability to handle tricky clients is second to none. They are a top quality PI firm.’
‘Fran Gillett. Superb attention to detail backed up by excellent judgement on each case.’
‘Frances Gillett is highly competent and knowledgeable with unparalleled client care. Great communication and good team player.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John Hall