Data protection law expert makes partner at Southampton solicitors

Louise Thompson been promoted to partner at the Southampton office of Trethowans Solicitors after fifteen years with the company.

Louise, a long-standing member of the firm, joined Trethowans upon qualifying back in 2008.

She is a commercial contracts lawyer with many years of experience in supporting clients from a wide range of industries in relation to their commercial contracts from large listed groups to start ups and SMEs.

She is also an expert on data protection law.

Trethowans Managing Partner Mike Watson advised, “We are delighted to be announcing our new Partners. We are pleased to recognise the talent that we have within the business by promoting Mariana and Louise and welcoming Melia who will boost our restructuring and insolvency offering. The appointments will support our ongoing growth in the region as our reputation continues to grow.”

Mariana Crawford has also been promoted from Senior Associates to Partners, and will be based in Trethowans’ Salisbury office. Melia Hirst, based in the firm’s Bournemouth office, has joined Trethowans from another leading Dorset law firm. 

All three new Partners will service work across the business’ five offices in the region, including Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the sectors that they work in.

Trethowans has offices in Southampton, Salisbury, Poole, Bournemouth and Winchester. With a team of around 250 people, it works for major commercial clients such as Jewson, Pizza Hut, Nando’s, and Britvic plc.

Mariana Crawford, Louise Thompson, and Melia Hirst Credit: Trethowans