Margot Mason
Professional and supportive solicitor for an asbestos claim
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.
