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Chris Whiteley

UK 2026

Trethowans LLP (part of Lawfront)

Ranked in 1 practice area

Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant

South West

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Chris is a Senior Partner in the Accidents & Injuries team at Trethowans.

Chris undertakes work specialising in catastrophic head and spinal injury cases, as well as birth related injuries of maximum severity. He has been accredited by the Law Society as a member of their specialist personal injury and clinical negligence panels.

Chris has also been appointed by the Court of Protection to act as a professional deputy to manage the property and financial affairs of vulnerable adults, and also sits as a Deputy District Judge in London.

Chris was Managing Partner of Trethowans from April 2015 to March 2021.

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Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant - South West

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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.

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Chris Whiteley is one of the best. He is experienced, sensible and establishes good working relationships with both clients and opponents.
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