Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP handles a steady stream of high-value personal injury claims, with a focus on complex catastrophic injury litigation. The team is regularly instructed in severe brain and spinal cord injury matters, amputation claims, and fatal accidents, including multi-jurisdictional work involving transatlantic issues. Warren Collins is widely known for his work on catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims, and continues to lead on complex cross-border matters. Tristan Hallam is a longstanding adviser to the Police Federation and is noted for his work on claims involving psychiatric trauma, injury pensions, and systemic abuse within law enforcement. Sophie Bullimore has developed a strong practice in psychiatric injury and multi-party litigation.
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- 'Warren Collins works sensibly and collaboratively with Counsel and is fearless. His opponents understand his ability and respect him hugely. He has compendious knowledge of personal injury and is a true top notch performer.'
- ‘Warren Collins is an incredible lawyer with an amazing ability to secure fantastic results for his clients. He works tirelessly throughout day and night on cases. Much admired in the sector for his thoroughness, capability, wisdom and experience, he will never let a client down.'
- ‘Extremely smooth outfit with a great sense of detailed and careful handling of catastrophic cases.'
- 'Sophie Bullimore's approach was very welcomed and I felt well cared for. She always made herself available if I needed her. She really knows her job well and I found her to be exceptional with great interpersonal skills.’
- 'Sophie Bullimore is caring and compassionate and a great lawyer. She was incredibly sensitive in taking my statement and gave me all the time I needed to process the trauma of the incident.'
- 'Their expertise and ability to secure specialist medical experts greatly assisted in my confidence and trust in the team, which assisted in confirming a diagnosis and recommending treatment that also assisted in my journey towards recovery, whilst also settling my claim.’
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Louise Taylor
Practice head
Warren Collins; Tristan Hallam
Other key lawyers
Sophie Bullimore; Louise Taylor