England - South East • Private client
Trethowans LLP
Often entrusted by philanthropic individuals, Trethowans LLP helms a range of borrowing and lending, governance, land, and trustee matters. Kirsteen Hook co-leads the team and is knowledgeable of charitable body requirements. Sarah Humphrey is the other co-lead and is adept in charity property matters. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Southampton.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The team is approachable and offer support when you need it.’
- ‘We were impressed with their track record and scale of operation but also by the quality and experience of the solicitors.’
- ‘Robust approach to the local authority who we were mainly dealing with on all these matters.’
- ‘When things became critical our solicitor was available whenever we needed support to get the matter resolved and this was very much valued.’
- ‘Sarah Wheadon and her team have a remarkable success rate in terms of convictions and subsequent ancillary orders, thereby helping to protect the welfare of the subject animals.’
- ‘Sarah Wheadon's strengths are her attentiveness, sharp eye for detail, strong knowledge of criminal procedure and litigation and excellent communication skills.’
Key clients
- RSPCA
- The Army Museums Ogilby Trust
- MyTime
- Hawk Conservancy Trust
- Alabare Christian Care and Support
- The F. Glenister Woodger Trust CIO
- Westbourne Community Trust
Work highlights
- Represented the RSPCA on a high-profile prosecution at Southampton Magistrates’ Court which resulted in a custodial sentence.
- Advised The Army Museums Ogilby Trust on a wide range of governance and other legal matters as well as a pivotal IT project.
- Advised the F. Glenister Woodger Trust CIO in relation to a development of a local medical centre.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sarah Humphrey, Kirsteen Hook