About Us

We are very proud of our history together as a team, there is no doubt that our clients benefit from our combined experience.

Julia, Mark and Peter have worked together since 1993, Ann-Marie joined them in 2001.

Julia Briano. Partner

01242 633775/ 07810 378660

julia@festivallaw.co.uk

Julia has worked as a solicitor for over 20 years having qualified as a solicitor in 1995. Prior to setting up Festival Law with Ann-Marie, Julia headed up a successful Personal Injury Department and Medical Negligence team for a number of years.

Julia has successfully recovered compensation for thousands of people and is experienced in handling all types of claims to include road traffic accidents and employers liability claims with an emphasis on asbestos related and also clinical negligence claims.

Julia is described in the Legal 500 Guide as very knowledgeable and approachable.

Ann-Marie Whelan. Partner

01242 633775/ 07846 419736

ann-marie@festivallaw.co.uk

Ann-Marie has worked in legal practice since 1996 and she specialises in high value cases. She conducts all types of personal injury and medical negligence cases.

As well as the mainstream claims Ann-Marie also acts for clients who have suffered sexual assaults. As with all our cases the utmost confidence is assured.

Ann-Marie has a reputation for offering a calm and reassuring approach to her clients whilst being able to negotiate in a way to obtain for her clients the level of compensation they are entitled to. Ann-Marie is described in Chambers UK Guide as “an absolute pleasure to work with – she is determined and dedicated, with a real passion for the case”

The majority of Ann-Marie’s work comes through personal recommendations from past clients who have been satisfied with the service they have received or from her peers in the legal profession who feel confident that in making the recommendation the client will receive a high level of service.

Peter Lodge.

01242 633775/ 07341 984747

peter@festivallaw.co.uk

Peter has in excess of 30 years legal experience and has specialised in disease related claims for the past 25 years.

Peter represents client’s based in Gloucestershire, Cardiff and Oxford who have been diagnosed with various asbestos conditions, but in particular, mesothelioma.

Peter regularly attends Inquests on behalf of the families and also liaises with lung cancer nurses, consultants and hospices.

Mark Ovington

01242 633775

info@festivallaw.co.uk

Mark is a very experienced laywer having qualified as a solicitor in 1968.

Mark has been recognised as a leader in his field by the Legal 500 Guide. His knowledge is second to none and he is always highly praised by his clients for his excellent level of service. Mark’s clients can rest assured that he will leave no stone unturned.

We can act for you on a No win No fee basis

We are always willing to offer free, no-obligation advice, so if you are considering making a claim, please do not hesitate to contact us. The team at Festival Law can act for you on a no win no fee basis.