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Trethowans LLP (part of Lawfront)

Litigation

UK Guide 2026 : The South


Trethowans LLP (part of Lawfront)

Rankings

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Litigation - The South

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Trethowans has a strong litigation practice in the South, with offices in Southampton and Winchester. It is experienced in acting for a range of clients, from local businesses to nationwide companies. The team comes recommended for its deft handling of contractual disputes and VAT claims, as well as contentious probate and insolvency matters. It has further expertise in claims for mismanagement and breach of directors' duties.

Work Highlights

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  • Trethowans represented RSM Restructuring in its role as administrator to the Belmont independent school. The team advised on an action brought by a construction contractor who sought to further a GBP800,000 claim.

Strengths

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  • Its commercial awareness is key and the team delivers to my expectations.

    Litigation respondentUK
  • The team is consistently professional, friendly, and efficient, with outstanding communication skills throughout every step of the process.

    Litigation respondentUK
  • Trethowans takes the time to help me understand legal jargon and invites us to seminars that suit our business needs.

    Litigation respondentUK
  • It is refreshing to work with Trethowans and receive such a personal, responsive service.

    Litigation respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleRichard Cook
    Senior StatespeopleRichard Cook

    Richard Cook

    Richard Cook is a consultant at Trethowans. He is highly experienced in handling contractual and malfeasance claims. He has further experience handling disputes arising from transactions.

    • Richard Cook has been excellent.

      Litigation respondentUK
  • Band 4Karl Cameron
    Band 4Karl Cameron

    Karl Cameron

    Karl Cameron is head of commercial litigation at Trethowans. His broad practice sees him advising clients on everything from financial services litigation to property and construction disputes.

    • Karl leads the commercial litigation team and is brilliant at litigation and client care.

      Litigation respondentUK
    • He is calm and unflappable but very determined and astute.

      Litigation respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Trethowans LLP (part of Lawfront) (2)

The South

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