Thompsons Solicitors LLP

Our claim was dealt with by Joseph Dowey of the Newcastle Asbestos Team. I can highly recommend Thompsons solicitors, who professionally and empathetically dealt with an asbestos claim following my husband Bob's diagnosis with mesothelioma in April 2024. We met Joseph, at our home, a number of times throughout the claim. He initially ascertained a detailed working history and sensitively questioned Bob to pull together his recollections of his exposure to asbestos. He instructed a medical expert and went on to organise a discussion between ourselves and a care expert, and later on a Teams meeting to meet the barrister. Joseph was extremely efficient and explained the legal processes clearly, in person and in writing. Above all, Joseph showed compassion and sensitivity to both Bob and myself. He always demonstrated a knowledgeable, personable and approachable manner. Although we were meeting in very difficult circumstances, we both thought very highly of Joseph and always looked forward to meeting with him. Bob sadly died in April 2025, and Joseph continued to work with me until we successfully settled the claim in June 2026, a few days prior to the planned court hearing.

I was severely assaulted when teaching at a Young Offenders' Institution. I had, literally, been knocked for a six...and some. Afterwards, I felt vulnerable and traumatised, hardly in a fit state so seek some sort of compensation for my ordeal. It was only with the extremely meticulous and professional services of Simon Dueck and his team at Thomson's Solicitors that I was, ultimately, able to achieve a successful outcome in my case. Many thanks to all of the team involved.

Jen McDermott is excellent, thorough and tenacious. She worked hard to get a favourable outcome for me and stuck with me as an expert legally and also emotionally because she listens well and cares. I really appreciate everything Jen has done and can't thank her enough. She is a credit to Thompsons!

On behalf of the widow of Mr George Dowling and myself acting as Executor to George, I wish to extend grateful thanks to Stuart Latham of the Newcastle Asbestos team for his professional approach during the whole process of George’s claim for Mesothelioma. Stuart was compassionate, considerate and showed empathy to George’s family throughout, especially during visits which on occasions proved to be understandably upsetting. Stuart explained each step of the claim process to ensure clarity and understanding ultimately resulting in a successful outcome. Thank you once again Stuart on behalf of the family.

I suffered a complex triple break to my ankle and Thompsons Solicitors Namely Stacey Cox was on the case from the beginning. Stacey has been a tower of strength and helpful in so many ways keeping me updated at all times and fighting for a fair outcome

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