Combining ‘excellent technical knowledge with deep experience and litigation know-how’, Thompsons Solicitors LLP ensures ’that the best outcomes are secured for their clients’ across a wide array of matters, from the relatively modest to the most catastrophic. With a broader trade union ethos and social justice lineage running throughout the firm’s DNA, the team is particularly highlighted for its ‘client-focused approach’ and sensitivity which regularly includes securing interim payments during the course of case to help address individual clients’ often very pressing immediate care needs. ’Highly intelligent’ team head Matthew Jones is ‘strategically strong and very calm and personable’, ensuring that he is well-placed to assist clients secure optimal outcomes in cases of utmost severity. Lisa Osborne is ’always well prepared’, whether helping Jones on his matters, or running her own vibrant caseload, which includes work for victims of vaginal mesh. Robert Jones is a ‘very smart and dedicated claimant lawyer’ and is also recommended.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team combines excellent technical knowledge with deep experience and litigation know-how as well as a client-centred approach to ensure that the best outcomes are secured for their clients.'
  • 'They are knowledgeable, attentive, caring and professional.'
  • 'What is unique about Thompsons is their ethos - their trade union background means that they are extremely client-focussed and go the extra mile as a result.'
  • 'Their attitude towards litigation combines pragmatism/realism and counsel's advice is sought and heeded, when necessary.'
  • 'Matthew Jones is a genuine star - he is highly intelligent, strategically strong and very calm and personable.'
  • 'Robert Jones - very smart and dedicated claimant lawyer, with excellent relationships with his lay clients.'
  • 'Lisa Osborne is always well prepared and an excellent communicator.'

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Matthew Jones

Other key lawyers

Robert Jones, Lisa Osborne