Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP ‘offers a very personal approach to all clients' and 'they deal with matters efficiently and effectively’. The team acts as professional deputy or trustee for individuals with significant damages following clinical negligence or personal injury claims. It has considerable cross-border expertise. Clients include those with acquired brain injuries across the UK and internationally. Practice head Daniel Toop specialises in complex property and financial affairs matters. Consultant Julie Burton acts as a professional deputy for many clients, including both children and adults who have suffered complex brain injuries as a result of personal injury, and have received a substantial compensation award. Grace Serwanga also acts for clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries.
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‘I have always found the senior members of the COP team at Penningtons to be extremely calm and pragmatic.'
‘Daniel Toop - a clear communicator and pragmatic individual. He will always be striving to meet his client's expectations and to make decisions in their best interests.’
‘Rachel Taylor is very personable and approachable and responds to matters within a timely manner. Rachel provides clear guidance on what is required and clear explanations as to the decisions they have reached and the reasoning for this.'
‘A very well-run and well-resourced practice with a good balance of next generation solicitors supported by industry stalwarts.’
‘Daniel Toop ably manages the overall team with the support of Julie Burton a highly experienced industry name. Rachel Taylor and Grace Serwanga are excellent senior team members also. One of the strongest teams in the sector.’
‘We have been particularly fortunate to be able to work with James Berry and Daniel Toop. Both of these individuals have always been on hand when we have needed them and they take great pride in their work. ’
‘The team members in particular Daniel Toop, whom I have worked with closely on a couple of cases, is particularly client centred, thinks about the client's needs and makes considered decisions in the best interest of the client.’
‘Daniel Toop and James Berry deal with the deputyship of our client. They always respond quickly. Any kind of question occurs, they know and achieve the professional solution. We are absolutely satisfied with their work.’
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