Articles by ‘Jennifer Seavor’

Kieran Mallen began experiencing symptoms of shortness of breath and shoulder pain in March 2016, aged just 42. His symptoms continued and in May 2016 he was admitted to A&E. On admission to hospital,…

John was diagnosed with diffuse pleural thickening in 2018. Following his diagnosis, he contacted our specialist asbestos diseases solicitor, Jennifer Seavor. John could recall being exposed to asbestos whilst working as a joiner for…

Each year two legal directories called Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 produce a guide on lawyers to help the public find specialist firms and lawyers in their area. We were delighted to maintain…

Partner, Jennifer Seavor, Associate Nadia Briggs and Senior Paralegal Abbie Tuckfield-Porter have recently concluded a claim for Mr K who was sadly diagnosed with mesothelioma and died at the age of 80. Asbestos exposure…

In recent years, ‘urban exploration’ has become very popular, with a growing online community sharing photographs and videos of abandoned properties and sites they have explored. What started as a niche hobby for thrill…

A book called ‘Understanding Mesothelioma: The Experiences and Care Needs of People with Mesothelioma and their Families’ was published in September 2025. The text is expected to be an important resource for those diagnosed…

Silicosis is not a new industrial disease. Its history dates back to at least 1700 when Dr Bernardino Ramazzini, considered to be the founder of occupational medicine, identified evidence of the disease in stone…

At the end of a person’s life, at an already difficult time, the families of those with mesothelioma have to face the difficult prospect of their loved one’s death being referred to the coroner…

Our specialist asbestos disease team secured a six-figure settlement sum for the wife/daughter of former Devonport Dockyard electricians who were indirectly exposed to asbestos dust through their work.