Chambers
Agriculture & Estates
This team is best known for its transactional work. It recently advised on the sale and purchase of a number of farms and large country houses, including a vineyard in Hampshire. It also handles numerous secured lending cases for Clydesdale Bank. The team calls on experts from the firm's private client department to provide advice on trusts and tax planning.
Marcus Thorpe is a rural property expert who recently advised Nyetimber on the purchase of specialist south-facing chalkland. Clients call him "accessible and communicative."
Link to the Farms & Estates Team
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Clinical Negligence
South West
This firm has a highly regarded clinical negligence practice and acts on a range of claims, including multimillion-pound cerebral palsy cases. Its team of "responsible, responsive and well-organised lawyers" is split between offices in Southampton and Salisbury.
Chris Whiteley heads the team and focuses on claims relating to catastrophic injuries. Sources say: "He is very attentive to detail and has good empathy for the clients."
The South
Split between offices in Salisbury and Southampton, the three-partner clinical negligence team at Trethowans carries out a wide range of work, including brain and spinal injury claims. It is increasingly well regarded for its work on birth- and severe-injury cases. Sources are quick to draw attention to the "thorough and professional" service provided by the team.
Chris Whiteley is a highly experienced practitioner who "thinks his way through the details of cases, and meets them with appropriate evidence." He heads the clinical negligence team, and handles brain and spinal injury claims. Clare Carter acts on a wide variety of claims involving severe injury. She impresses sources with her attention to detail and ability to maximise the potential of the case.
Link to the Personal Injury Team
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Corporate Finance
This team is praised for its client focus and technical skills. It recently acted for aap3, a leading provider of global IT and business solutions, on the acquisition of an IT recruitment consultancy. Other clients include Ladbrokes Betting & Gaming and Bacardi-Martini.
Nicholas Gent recently joined Trethowans from Blake Lapthorn. "He is very commercial and great with clients," interviewees say. Catherine MacRae impresses sources with her "speed of service, along with her detailed knowledge of the issues."
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Dispute Resolution
South West
Based in Salisbury, this firm has developed a strong reputation for its dispute resolution capabilities, particularly in relation to partnership, property and contractual disputes. It has also seen a significant increase in professional negligence instructions over the past twelve months. It recently represented the trustees of a pension fund in a £4 million professional negligence claim against a firm of solicitors.
Ian Singleton is a key member of the team.
The South
Trethowans' disputes team is recognised as being a growing presence in the region. It has experience of handling all manner of contractual, shareholder, warranty and professional negligence matters. It recently acted for the trustees of a pensions group in a £4 million professional negligence claim against a firm of solicitors.
The "highly rated" Richard Cook has a broad commercial practice, with an emphasis on professional negligence, insolvency and IP disputes.
Link to the Commercial Disputes & Litigation Team
Employment
South West
This team has expertise in TUPE issues, discrimination claims and restrictive covenant disputes. It is also well regarded for business immigration advice. Clients welcome the investment that members of the team put into building long-term relationships.
Jon Loney provides employment advice to some of the nation's leading media organisations. He is perceived as "that unique breed of lawyer: an excellent facilitator and trainer, and a nice guy to boot."
The South
Trethowans has one of the finest teams in the region, combining "astute technical knowledge" with a "strong commitment to client service." The team is well versed in all aspects of TUPE obligations, discrimination claims, restrictive covenants and business immigration concerns. It recently advised Wrigley on restructuring and redundancy issues, and assisted Dorset Healthcare in dealing with employment-related outsourcing queries. Sources say the team "has a detailed understanding of all the latest issues faced by HR professionals."
Simon Rhodes has a loyal base of clients which he advises on employment disputes and non-contentious matters.
Link to the Employment & HR Team
Family
South West
The team here focuses on ancillary relief proceedings. Its clients include armed forces personnel and wealthy professionals, and its cases often involve international assets.
Andrew Mercer "has the gravitas to deal with high net worth clients." He heads the department, and has particular expertise in family-owned businesses and other complex assets.
The South
Yvette Rooke of Trethowans LLP is developing a practice in Southampton. She is esteemed for her experience in cohabitation matters.
Licensing
This Southampton team advises Ladbrokes on its negotiations with the Gambling Commission concerning the circumstances in which an existing licensed betting office may be split into two. Other notable clients include the Independent Betting and Adjudication Service, The Association of British Bookmakers, Pizza Hut and Nando's.
Michael Messent is regarded as "a leading light on gaming issues." He continues to advise a number of bookmakers, including Ladbrokes.
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Personal Injury
South West
Trethowans' Salisbury team is a major regional player in the personal injury field, handling brain injury, spinal injury, RTAs and asbestos-related cases.
Chris Whiteley heads the practice and is highly respected amongst sources for his "very industrious" approach and ability to "think his way through the details of a case and meet it with appropriate evidence." Clare Carter is a highly regarded practitioner who is noted by sources for her "great industry and attention to detail," as well as her "ability to maximise the potential of a case."
The South
The Southampton office of this regional powerhouse offers clients top-class service across a range of personal injury matters, including RTAs, catastrophic injuries and industrial disease.
Gavin Lane is praised by sources for his "thorough, professional, personable" approach and is described as a lawyer who is "not easily deflected from his objectives." He handles employers' liability, RTAs and catastrophic injury cases, and is also known for his expertise in the field of asbestos-related disease.
Link to the Personal Injury Team
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Private Client
Clients admire Elizabeth Webbe of Trethowans LLP for her "excellent grasp of financial matters" and "sound drafting skills." She recently assisted a philanthropic US hedge fund manager with his international tax planning.
Link to the Wealth and Inheritance Team
Real Estate
South West
This team has been active in the SIPP field, attracting a variety of instructions from pension funds and trustees. Over the past year, it has seen an increase in instructions relating to options, joint ventures and promotion agreements. Clients highlight the "seamless integration" between the Southampton and Salisbury offices.
Client Service "They're open, honest and accessible, and will manage expectations well."
Garry Treagust heads the property team. He recently advised British Gypsum on the registration of 1,000 properties across England and Wales.
The South
Trethowans' teams in Salisbury and Southampton works together to provide advice on the full range of property matters. The firm is recognised for its expertise in pensions-related property work and development.
Garry Treagust leads the group from Salisbury.
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