LAWYER PROFILE

Tristan Hallam

UK 2026

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant

London (Firms)

15 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Tristan is a partner in the clinical negligence and personal injury team, based in the London office. He advises on all types of maximum severity personal injury work including road traffic and aviation accidents, employers’ and public liability claims and high value spinal, head and amputation injury claims. He has a special interest in marine accident work and a long track record of litigating in the Admiralty Court.

With many years’ experience of acting for both private clients and a range of associations, Tristan has represented the Police Federation on numerous occasions, in particular acting for officers at risk under the Winsor reforms and where injuries prevent them from returning to front line or non-adjusted duties.

He is recognised as a leader in his field and has been singled out by clients for being ‘very shrewd and extremely calm, with a great sense of perspective in a case’.

Career

Tristan joined Penningtons Manches Cooper in 2017 from another City law firm where he was a personal injury partner for over 10 years.

Professional Memberships

British-German Jurists’ Association

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant - London (Firms)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Tristan Hallam is much sought after for catastrophic personal injury cases, with an emphasis on head and spinal injury and amputation cases for clients, including those arising out of motor accidents. His expertise extends to handling psychiatric and physical injuries suffered by serving police officers.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Tristan is a wonderful lawyer and a warm, personable individual.
Personal Injury: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Tristan went above and beyond, giving his full attention and interest to my case, always exceeding in his professional approach and compassion.
Personal Injury: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Tristan is just fantastic. He is a genuine caring solicitor and an expert in his field. He was always on hand to answers any queries I had and was incredibly supportive.
Personal Injury: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Tristan is an incredibly measured and astute solicitor willing to take on and fight difficult cases. He inspires trust from opponents and clients alike.
Personal Injury: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Tristan is seasoned and experienced. He gives his all to seriously injured clients and has good judgement.
Personal Injury: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession