UK Guide 2026 : South West
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Trethowans' personal injury practice specialises in high-value claims. The group acts for clients who have suffered traumatic and catastrophic injuries, most notably head and spinal injuries, as well as multiple orthopaedic injuries. Its practitioners act for claimants who have suffered life-changing injuries at work as well as handling claims concerning fatal accidents, public liability and occupiers' liability.
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Members of the team are sympathetic and understand the interests of personal injury clients in achieving speedy and practical outcomes to claims.
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Chris Whiteley is senior partner at Trethowans and has over 30 years' experience in the personal injury space. He offers clients the benefit of his considerable expertise in catastrophic injury cases, including brain and spinal injury claims.
Chris Whiteley is one of the best. He is experienced, sensible and establishes good working relationships with both clients and opponents.
James Braund has particular strength in spinal cord injury claims, with further experience handling cases following accidents abroad.
James Braund is an outstanding lawyer who inspires confidence in clients and leaves no stone unturned.
James is extremely personable and really cares.
James Braund is very thorough and thinks things through very well.
Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant
Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant
UK 2026
Practice area: Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant
Location: The South
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