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Trethowans LLP

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Trethowans LLP‘s personal injury practice is noted for its work dealing with cross-border claims and matters relating to injuries caused by animals, where the firm is regularly instructed by large insurers. Lead partner Kelvin Farmaner is a ’level-headed but determined litigator’ and specialises in RTAs alongside animal cases. Another key figure in the practice is Bethany Blamire, whose experience includes acting in liability cases for multinational and domestic insurers.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘An established firm with a very strong regional corporate following in the SW. A very client-focused ethos enables them to provide an efficient and effective service to their loyal following.’

  • ‘Kelvin Farmaner - a level-headed but determined litigator ready to shape a case in whatever way makes best commercial and legal sense to ensure the best possible outcome. A tough opponent.’

  • ‘The team takes the time to understand the business, and is skilled in asking the right questions to gain a full picture.’

  • 'Kelvin Farmaner knows our business well. He responds to us in the way that we need, which sometimes might be taking the appropriate time to review the detail of a situation, but at other times, to respond quickly and effectively to our needs.'

  • ‘The strength of the team at Trethowans is that all members have experience of dealing with the whole range of Defendant insurer work, from road traffic collisions and Occupiers Liability claims, to cross-border claims and complex worksite accidents.'

  • ‘Bethany Blamire delivers better results for her clients than anyone I have worked with in the last 20 years.'

  • 'Kelvin Farmaner is able to draw on his extensive experience as a solicitor advocate to realistically advise clients of the risks and benefits involved at all stages of court proceedings. He is in his element managing catastrophic injury claims involving expert reports in their dozens.'
  • ‘Kelvin Farmaner is a very experienced and effective practitioner in personal injury cases, particularly those involving animal accidents and farming accidents. He has good knowledge of the law and is pragmatic. He has a good strategic approach to cases.’

Key clients

  • Van Ameyde UK Ltd
  • Cornish Mutual Assurance Co Ltd
  • Go Ahead Group
  • RSPCA
  • Saint Gobain Building Distribution Ltd
  • Appleby Westward Group Ltd
  • Flyct B.V.
  • Jewson Ltd
  • Farm and General Insurance Ltd
  • Arch Insurance

Work highlights

  • Advised on a £10.5m spinal injury claim arising out of a farming accident.
  • Advising a foreign insurer in relation to a cross-border claim arising from an accident in Italy.
  • Successfully defended a claim at trial, which was brought against a tractor driver by an injured party who said the tractor spooked her horse leading to her sustaining serious injuries.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kelvin Farmaner

Other key lawyers

Bethany Blamire