Trethowans LLP (part of Lawfront)‘s team is recognised for its expertise in high-value, complex catastrophic injury cases, including brain, spinal and amputation injuries, as well as asbestos-related diseases and cross-border claims. The practice is led by John Hall, who specialises in asbestos-related cases, such as mesothelioma, asbestosis and pleural thickening, while Gavin Lane and James Braund focus on catastrophic injuries, including those involving multiple fractures, and have experience in complex employers’ liability cases. Braund also handles motor cases and mandates with trans-jurisdictional elements, earning praise for being ’tactically savvy and very astute’.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Trethowans offer a premium service for a regional practice. They have a good range of experience and expertise across the team and the ability to handle claims and catastrophic injury. They have a good range of modern offices spread across the south coast, enabling easy access to clients and making good use of video technology to link to the necessary expertise.’
- ‘Chris Whiteley has great expertise in catastrophic injury claims, bringing over his experience high high-value clinical negligence claims. He combines considerable common sense with an ability to work proactively with opponents.'
Work highlights
Advised on a complex claim for a client seriously injured in a tree-felling accident, resulting in a complete spinal cord injury, involving indemnity issues and novel legal arguments.
Practice head
John Hall
Other key lawyers
Gavin Lane; Chris Whiteley; James Braund; Frances Gillett