Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP fields an ‘engaging, caring and highly professional’ team, adept at handling a range of catastrophic injury cases, particularly complex brain and birth injuries. Firmwide head Philippa Luscombe focuses on brain injury and neurosurgical cases, while Alison Appelboam Meadows leads the firm’s cerebral palsy and stillbirth team, specialising in obstetric and neonatal negligence claims. Alison Johnson oversees the practice’s maternal and gynaecological injury and stroke claims sub-groups, with a particular emphasis on neonatal and paediatric issues, as well as complex oncology cases. Stephanie Code has extensive experience in cases involving spinal cord surgery, general surgery, anaesthetic errors and delays in diagnosis.
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‘From the very first meeting, the team have been engaging, caring and highly professional. Communication has been excellent throughout, and nothing seems to be too much trouble for them. They listen and will take our ideas, concerns and guidance into their approach and planning. Thoroughly recommend.’
‘They are human. They took the time to listen, get to know the family, the history, the context and us as individuals. Professional and forceful when required, yet always good-humoured and caring.'
‘After sending an enquiry email, the very first person I spoke with took the time to listen, and I felt they understood how I felt and why I was contacting them. They instilled a confidence in me to pursue the case with them as I felt heard and valued.’
‘Sarah Hibberd and her team were all friendly, patient and listened when I spoke. I felt heard at all times, and they helped me to remain steadfast during my case, even when it got tough and I struggled with my mental health as a result of my situation.’
‘Very professional, caring, kept me well informed of every aspect of my claim.’
‘Philippa Luscombe is an excellent lawyer. She is firm, fair and unflappable.’
Work highlights
Represented a renal transplant patient who settled a claim against St. Thomas’ hospital for delayed diagnosis and for a £1.49m lump sum and lifelong care payments.
Represented a claimant who suffered catastrophic injuries from a neuroradiological procedure.
Acting for 8 claimants against a consultant colorectal surgeon who has gained notoriety due to the number of claims against him.
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Practice head
Philippa Luscombe; Alison Appelboam Meadows
Other key lawyers
Sarah Hibberd; Alison Johnson; Stephanie Code