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Trethowans LLP

THE DIRECTOR GENERAL'S HOUSE, 15 ROCKSTONE PLACE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 2EP, ENGLAND

Tel:: Work 023 8032 1000
Fax:: Fax 023 8032 1001
DX:: 154120 SOUTHAMPTON 48

Web:: www.trethowans.com
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Southampton, Salisbury

What we say about the firm's legal practice in South East

Corporate and commercial

Within Corporate and commercial: Hampshire, Trethowans LLP is a third tier firm,

The ‘reliable and excellent’ Nick Gent joined Trethowans LLP in 2010 from Blake Lapthorn, supplementing the team’s reputation for ‘extremely sound and pragmatic advice’. Highlights included advising Ladbrokes Betting & Gaming on its acquisition of betting shops from the administrators of Roar Betting. Mike Watson offers ‘first-class advice’, and Catherine MacRae is ‘technically strong’.

Crime, fraud and licensing

Within Licensing, Trethowans LLP is a first tier firm,

The team at Trethowans LLP continues to advise clients such as Nando’s, Chickenland and Pizza Hut on pavement licences and expansions. The loss of Jane Walker to Coffin Mew LLP has been mitigated by the arrival of new practice head Caroline Matthews, who joined from Reed Smith.

Dispute resolution

Within Commercial litigation: Hampshire, Trethowans LLP is a third tier firm,

At Trethowans LLP, Richard Cook’s team acts for Jewson and Bacardi Martini, and was recently involved in two High Court trials. Colin Passam left for Dutton Gregory LLP in 2010.

Within Debt recovery , tier 4

Louise Boyle’s team at Trethowans LLP works with a number of NHS trusts, and has developed a niche in car park enforcement matters.

Finance

Within Banking and finance, tier 4

Trethowans LLP’s team has ‘a sound understanding’ of banking matters, and Chris Twaits’ ‘clear and unequivocal advice’ is highly rated. The arrival of Nick Gent from Blake Lapthorn in 2010 further strengthened the team.

Human resources

Within Employment: Hampshire, Trethowans LLP is a second tier firm,

Trethowans LLP rates ‘ten out of ten’ for its ‘exceptional service’. Managing partner Simon Rhodes has ‘vast experience’ and his advice is ‘second to none’; Jon Loney ‘consistently delivers’. The ‘commercially aware’ team counts Northcliffe Media and Stork UK as clients.

Insurance

Within Clinical negligence: claimant Clinical negligence: claimant

Within Personal injury: claimant, Trethowans LLP is a second tier firm,

Trethowans LLP’s cross-office team advises on multiple-injury cases, as well as spinal and head injury claims.

Private client

Within Family: Hampshire, Trethowans LLP is a second tier firm,

At Trethowans LLP, the ‘highly intelligent, articulate and supportive’ Yvette Rooke is recommended.

Within Personal tax, trusts and probate: Hampshire Personal tax, trusts and probate: Hampshire

Real estate

Within Commercial property: Hampshire, Trethowans LLP is a third tier firm,

Trethowans LLP recruited the ‘very commercial’ Jennifer Rogerson from Shoosmiths, and Paul Longman from Coffin Mew LLP in 2010. The growing team, led by Chris Twaits, has ‘fantastic industry knowledge’ and counts 4Com and HSBC as clients.

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