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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant

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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

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Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant - London (Firms)

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Penningtons Manches Cooper has a strong clinical negligence practice that undertakes a wide spread of high-value claims work, including cerebral palsy, spinal injury and orthopaedic matters. The firm regularly handles cases where there are complex quantum issues, such as pension loss, as well as those concerning psychiatric injuries following hospital treatment.

Strengths

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  • The team show professionalism, care, expertise and sincerity.

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  • The team are very experienced and pragmatic.

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  • They take the time to understand all components of a case and the various scenarios that may play out.

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  • Their quality of solicitors is consistently high.

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  • No matter how complex the case, they always have a clear grasp of it and the way forward.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3John Kyriacou
    Band 3John Kyriacou

    John Kyriacou

    John Kyriacou heads the clinical negligence team and is particularly active in brain and spinal injury claims, with further strength in delayed diagnoses of cancers and stroke. He also provides representation at inquests.

    • He is very experienced and gives very good advice.

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    • His knowledge and demeanor are second to none. He is warm and friendly to deal with, and is able to put you at ease whilst explaining every step of the process.

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    • He is one of the most professional solicitors I have very had the pleasure to work with.

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  • Band 3Robert Dransfield
    Band 3Robert Dransfield

    Robert Dransfield

    Robert Dransfield frequently handles brain and spinal cord injury claims concerning delayed diagnosis and issues of informed consent. He offers particular strength in cauda equina cases.
    • His work on the factual evidence is really good. .

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    • He is a master tactician and always one step ahead.

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    • Robert is a hard-hitting and experienced solicitor.

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  • Associates to watchLyndsey Skibinski
    Associates to watchLyndsey Skibinski

    Lyndsey Skibinski

    Lyndsey Skibinski regularly assists on neurological and orthopaedic injury claims. She also has expertise in matters concerning delays in diagnosis.

    • She is one of the best solicitors I have ever worked with and a master of the detail.

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    • Lyndsey is extremely knowledgeable and very hard-working. She strives to get the best for her clients, has a really easy-going manner, is very committed and an excellent lawyer.

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    • I was very happy with the service I received from Lyndsey and her level of knowledge of clinical negligence processes.

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    • She is very clear, precise and a pleasure to interact and work with.

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    • She has very good personal relationships with clients, is very thorough and has very good communication with experts.

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  • Associates to watchRosie Nelson
    Associates to watchRosie Nelson

    Rosie Nelson

    Rosie Nelson undertakes a wide range of clinical negligence work. She regularly assists clients with brain injury, amputation and cauda equina cases, among others.

    • She is very hard-working and always a pleasure to communicate with. She had excellent knowledge about and around the subject.

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    • Rosie is good at collaboration, has good attention to detail and is very knowledgeable. She has a good rapport with her clients, she's superb.

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    • She is an admirable lawyer with effectiveness, professionalism and care.

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    • She is very committed and organised.

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    • Rosie is excellent and a trusted solicitor who has guided me through the entire legal process whilst showing compassion, empathy and technical knowledge.

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