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The clinical negligence group at Penningtons Manches is regarded as one of the leading specialist medical negligence teams in the country. Our solicitors cover London, Guildford, Basingstoke, Cambridge, Oxford and Reading but see clients nationwide.
We provide advice in relation to injury or loss suffered as a result of any type of treatment by doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, whether in the course of NHS or private treatment. We have particular expertise in complex injury cases and dealing with clinical malpractice claims on behalf of children or those who lack capacity.
Initial advice is offered free of charge and without obligation. This can include guidance provided by telephone, a visit from one of our specialist solicitors or a review of your documents. We offer various forms of funding, including legal aid and no win no fee (conditional fee) agreements. Our team aims to ensure that you receive maximum compensation while minimising the legal costs involved.
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Penningtons Manches Cooper has a respected team with a depth of expertise and enviable bench strength in its Basingstoke and Guildford offices. It handles birth injury claims, including cerebral palsy cases, as well as matters regarding delayed diagnosis and negligent surgical procedures. The team's expertise also includes orthopaedic and ophthalmic-related claims.
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During what is an exceptionally difficult time, they have been outstanding and always available to answer questions if we have a concern.
They have been relentless in their pursuit of this case. Always calm, realistic and honest about the possible outcomes, while at the same time providing the strongest team to research our claim.
They have excellent technical skills, coupled with a collaborative approach to their opponents.
They make me feel confident that our case is being handled professionally and with care. They understand that this is a stressful situation and provide information which is clear and understandable.
Penningtons provides expert knowledge and advice along with kindness and compassion.
During what is an exceptionally difficult time, they have been outstanding and always available to answer questions if we have a concern.
They have been relentless in their pursuit of this case. Always calm, realistic and honest about the possible outcomes, while at the same time providing the strongest team to research our claim.
They have excellent technical skills, coupled with a collaborative approach to their opponents.
They make me feel confident that our case is being handled professionally and with care. They understand that this is a stressful situation and provide information which is clear and understandable.
Penningtons provides expert knowledge and advice along with kindness and compassion.
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Alison Appelboam-Meadows heads the practice in the firm's Basingstoke office. She is highly regarded for her notable expertise in complex clinical negligence cases including claims involving neonatal injuries and delay in diagnosis, as well as surgical negligence.
We think Alison is amazing, almost like a guardian angel looking over our long-term future.
She is warm and very experienced, committed and always trying to work the angles to get results. She goes the extra mile.
She is very experienced, astute and tactically minded in terms of anticipating arguments and what is going to be required in a case.
Philippa Luscombe possesses significant experience with claims involving delay in diagnosis and negligent treatment and surgery. She has extensive expertise in neurosurgical cases, including spinal and brain injury cases.
Philippa is very good with clients and has a very easy manner. She has very good judgement, is a real thinker and is very analytical. She can see the wood from the trees.
Stephanie Code is a prominent clinical negligence lawyer with notable experience in cerebral palsy claims and severe injury cases stemming from surgical negligence.
Stephanie has always been informative and helpful in clarifying parts of the process. She is very knowledgeable but doesn’t talk down to me or overexplain. It’s been really good working with her.
Stephanie is an absolute delight to work with and really experienced. She is ultra efficient, very calming for clients and extremely thorough.
Stephanie Code is very experienced, dedicated, measured and very keen to get results for clients.
Alison Johnson is acknowledged for her ability in handling cases concerning delay and misdiagnosis of cancer. She also represents clients in ophthalmic and gynaecological claims.
Clients love Alison because they feel extremely reassured by her and she is a very capable solicitor too.
Emma Beeson advises clients on gynaecological and urogynaecological claims, as well as delay in diagnosis and treatment cases.
Victoria Johnson acts for clients on a variety of issues. She advises on matters including those relating to surgical errors, cerebral palsy and stillbirths.
Victoria is patient, understanding, hard-working and yet focused on the outcome.
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