The ‘powerhouse’ personal injury team at Thompsons Solicitors LLP boasts a strong reputation for handling complex claims involving accidents at work and amputations, alongside a robust asbestos practice. At the helm, Nicholas Seymour is noted as a ’first class industrial disease lawyer’, specialising in claims involving asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma and asbestosis. Lisa Gunner, Robert Lawton and Jacqui Bridges act for clients with catastrophic brain and spinal injuries following workplace and road traffic incidents, as well as public liability claims, while industrial disease-expert Ian Cross is described as ‘a studious and technical solicitor’.
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‘The asbestos disease team in Bristol carries out work all over the South West and is very experienced with a good reputation which is well deserved.’
‘The team in Bristol is headed by Nicholas Seymour with whom I have worked on asbestos disease claims for over 10 years. Nicholas is popular with clients (deservedly so) and has a firm grasp of the legal principles and issues. He always gives 100% for his clients.’
‘A very well-established team, with very experienced and knowledgeable partners and senior lawyers.’
‘Thompsons remain a powerhouse Personal Injury firm.'
‘Lisa Gunner: a very diligent lawyer, well-versed in high value claims.'
- 'Robert Lawton: an approachable, pragmatic solicitor, with a good eye for detail.'
- 'Nicholas Seymour: a first-class industrial disease lawyer, who is extremely approachable. Ian Cross: a studious and technical solicitor.'
‘Thompsons are first rate. Their union background and ethos puts their client front and foremost, even when it clashes with their interests. They are hands down the best serious injury team in the country, albeit they blow their own trumpet less than others. Their consistency of expertise is remarkable.’
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Practice head
Lisa Gunner; Nicholas Seymour
Other key lawyers
Ian Cross; Jacqui Bridges; Robert Lawton