Thompsons Solicitors LLP continues to stand out as the firm of choice for trade union work, and consequently focuses particularly on workplace accidents and industrial disease cases. Lisa Gunner brings her ‘substantial expertise’ to oversight of the serious injury arm, while Nicholas Seymour leads on asbestos-related claims, noted by a client as ’an area of law in which he excels’.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team deals with industrial disease claims all over the South West and has particular experience in relation to asbestos-related injury.’

  • ‘Nicholas Seymour has a wealth of experience as a civil litigator and over the last decade has concentrated on asbestos-related injuries, an area of law in which he excels. Nick has a fantastic manner with clients who find him accessible and approachable. First-rate.’

  • ‘Very strong and highly experienced team dealing with serious personal injury claims.’

  • ‘Lisa Gunner offers substantial expertise in catastrophic matters. Nicholas Seymour is well versed in industrial disease cases and is very approachable.'

  • ‘Thompsons have a clear, concise, supportive and very client focused approach.'

  • ‘Lisa Gunner has been pivotal in key cases that are challenging in nature, and she and her team have been successful in securing great outcomes for clients.’

  • ‘Very good asbestos related team.’

  • ‘Lisa Gunner in the serious injury team is meticulous in her eye for detail, she is tenacious and always gets the best results for her clients. Nicholas Seymour and Ian Cross are also very good and have strong reputations.’

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Practice head

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Nicholas Seymour, Lisa Gunner

Other key lawyers

Ian Cross