Daniel Toop leads a ‘hardworking and professional’ team at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP. The practice has a strong reputation for its work on cross-jurisdictional matters, statutory wills, and gift applications while also covering other areas such as advising on capacity concerns for gender transition treatment. Julie Burton acts as a professional deputy for children and adults, with complex brain injuries as a result of a personal injury. Other members of the ’enthusiastic' department are Grace Serwanga, who is experienced in acting for clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries. Rachel Taylor works with adults and children with brain injuries who have received substantial compensation awards.
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‘One of the larger Court of Protection (COP) teams that I work with, Penningtons have a wide range of skill and experience within the team, which I have witnessed grow over the many years we have been working together.'
‘Daniel Toop - always keen to engage and regularly meets with me to discuss and address best working practices. James Berry - highly skilled lawyer. Grace Serwanga - highly experienced and skilled deputy.’
‘Daniel Toop empathises with his clients and takes an interest in their personal goals. He works effectively and creatively to problem solve the issues his clients have. ’
‘Daniel Toop is an excellent practitioner marrying high technical knowledge and capabilities with a pragmatic approach always keeping what's best for P at the centre of all decisions.'
'Daniel Toop is supported superbly by Rachel Taylor and Grace Serwanga along with industry stalwart Julie Burton remaining heavily influential.’
‘Rachel Taylor and Daniel Toop have been providing support for many years now. They are very knowledgeable, understanding, and compassionate to our circumstances.’
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Julie Burton; Grace Serwanga; James Berry; Rachel Taylor