Why choose us?

We have a wealth of knowledge and experience in dealing with all aspects of insurance-related matters. 

We are nationally recognised as providing an excellent level of service to our clients and have a successful track record in achieving exceptional results.

The team is recognised by Legal 500 as a player in the South along with other large firms such as Berrymans Lace Mawer and Kennedys and Greenwoods. 

Insurance litigation team leader Kelvin Farmaner also achieves recognition with a ranking in the UK- wide Chambers directory list.

Kelvin is recognised as a leader in his field (Defendant PI) by Chambers & Partners, the independent guide to the legal profession, who have commented in recent years:

"Kelvin Farmaner "is praised by interviewees for his "down-to-earth, straightforward and practical" approach, as well as his "dogged determination" to achieve results for clients. He represented Cornish Mutual Assurance in a case where the claimant is alleged to have suffered injuries after being trampled by cows on a public footpath in a farm field."

Foil - Forum of insurance lawyers - Member 2012

Trethowans are Active members of Foil (Forum of Insurance Lawyers).

Law Society Personal InjuryKelvin Farmaner and Bethany Blamire are members of the Law Society Personal Injury Panel.

We are delighted that many of our clients are happy to recommend us, please see below some of the comments we have received from clients:

  • “For many years Trethowans
    has provided litigation support...Endsleigh Logo

    to Endsleigh Insurance Services Ltd. Over this time, Trethowans has continued to impress us with very high levels of service, support and professionalism. They provide an extremely efficient service to ensure that our cases are handled cost effectively. More than anything, we value Trethowans clear understanding of our busy and commercial interests.”

    Paul Garrett, Claims Controller, Endsleigh Insurance Services Ltd

  • “The Insurance Litigation
    Team at Trethowans has...Cornish Mutual Logo

    provided us with an excellent all round service especially with complex, high value or more detailed cases. They have an outstanding knowledge and a willingness to take on difficult cases. I would happily recommend this firm to others.”
    Paul Haddrell, Claims Manager, Cornish Mutual

  • "A diligent and focussed team who provide
    quality service - consistently. The ... Van Ameyde Group

    advice provided is solid and pragmatic and supported with clear strategical recommendations. Our business involves cross border claims for major international insurers and knowledge of developments in constantly evolving European legislation adds an additional level of complexity. We have worked with Kelvin Farmaner and the Insurance Litigation Team for many years and have always received first rate service and support. Paul Lavelle, Claims Manager, Van Ameyde

Meet the team

First person - Insurance disputes

Kelvin Farmaner

Kelvin Farmaner
Partner & Head of Insurance Litigation
Insurance Litigation
Southampton
023 8082 0527
07500 935 553
Insurance Litigation
Chris Whiteley
Partner & Head of Litigation Services Group
Personal Injury
Salisbury
01722 426921
07884 184 580
Personal Injury
Bethany Blamire
Associate
Insurance Litigation
Southampton
023 8082 0549
07500 935 694
Insurance Litigation
James Parsons
Consultant
Insurance Litigation
Southampton
023 8082 0455
07970 191 514
Insurance Litigation
James  Braund
Solicitor
Personal Injury
Southampton
023 8082 0479
07887 525 415
Personal Injury
Christine Wall
Chartered Legal Executive
Insurance Litigation
Southampton
023 8082 0536
Insurance Litigation
Rebecca Guy
Paralegal
Insurance Litigation
Southampton
023 8082 0521
Insurance Litigation
Angela Fraser
Legal Secretary
Insurance Litigation
Southampton
023 8082 0517
Insurance Litigation
Christine Hooker
Legal Secretary
Insurance Litigation
Southampton
023 8082 0450
Insurance Litigation