With Chambers and Partners launching their UK-wide Legal ranking yesterday (20th October), we are pleased to announce that our Industrial Diseases team has again ranked for their expertise! .  

About the Chambers Global Legal Guide 

The Chambers Global Legal Guide provides a search engine for top-ranking lawyers in over 200 jurisdictions across the world. Their comprehensive ranking based on in-depth research makes their market analysis unparalleled, delivering indispensable coverage and insights into the legal industry. 

Their recommendations are reliable, ensuring that law firm clients can make the best-informed decision when choosing a solicitor to handle their legal matters. 

What they had to say about us 

“Larcomes houses an industrial disease practice based in Portsmouth. The team is best known for its expert knowledge and representation of claimants in mesothelioma and other asbestos-related Disease Claims, frequently for those who had been employed in local dockyards and shipbuilding industries. The team is also noted for its regular collaboration with the asbestos disease charity HASAG.” 

In their review, they refer to our specialist team, stating “they know what they are doing around mesothelioma and asbestos disease matters”, saying, “Larcomes is an efficient and effective team with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the sensitivities”. 

Our Noble Practitioners 

In their take on us, they described Michael Osborne as a solicitor with a strong reputation for handling industrial disease claims and asbestos litigation. 

“Michael Osborne is kind and respectful, with deep knowledge and understanding of industrial disease.” 

Another distinguished practitioner they mentioned was our managing director, Richard Hopgood. In their review, they recognised him for heading the industrial diseases team, with his strong expertise in industrial disease claims such as mesothelioma and asbestos-related cases, especially for those formerly employed in dockyards. 

“Richard Hopgood is a guru. He has an amazing memory of previous claims.” “He puts 100% into every case.” 

Have a legal query you need help with? Head over to our dedicated industrial diseases website for more information.