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Gavin Lane

Gavin Lane

UK 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by Trethowans LLP (part of Lawfront)

UK

Practice Areas

Since qualifying as a Solicitor in 1991, Gavin has specialised in personal injury and clinical negligence cases and brings experience, knowledge and enthusiasm to his work. Having first joined Trethowans in 1997 and rejoined (after a brief spell away) in 2003, he became a Partner in 2007.

Gavin specialises in a wide variety of complex employers’ liability cases and clinical negligence claims, but particularly catastrophic injury cases including brain injury, spinal injury, amputee cases and Claimants suffering multiple fractures. He has a reputation as somebody who will go the extra mile and fight the hard fight on behalf of his clients.

A large proportion of Gavin's cases are referred to him by solicitors from other firms, which is testament to his knowledge and expertise. Gavin is committed to ensuring maximum compensation and the best rehabilitation possible for his clients, to ensure a good quality of life.

Gavin has been appointed by the Court of Protection to act as a Professional Deputy to manage the property and financial affairs of vulnerable adults.

Professional Memberships

Law Society’s Personal Injury Panel Accreditation Scheme

Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)

APIL accredited Senior Litigator

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant - The South

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Gavin Lane has extensive experience in personal injury mandates, with particular knowledge of catastrophic injury and employers' liability claims.

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant - The South

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Gavin Lane is a well-regarded practitioner with experience handling a variety of matters, including issues concerning fatal accidents, as well as catastrophic spinal and head injuries.

Strengths

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  • Gavin is very experienced, robust and a good negotiator. He is pragmatic and gets results from the other side.

    Personal Injury: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Gavin is someone who takes challenging cases. He is a pragmatist who is very professional and easy to work with.

    Clinical Negligence: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Ranked Individuals at Trethowans LLP (part of Lawfront) (30)

South West

The South

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