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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Court of Protection: Property & Affairs

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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

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Court of Protection: Property & Affairs - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Penningtons Manches Cooper houses a specialised team largely focused on acting for adults and children with acquired brain injuries as the result of personal injury and clinical negligence. The firm is well equipped to handle the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious financial affairs and property work, including deputyships, statutory will applications and providing expert witness advice at trial. The team also handles care funding and capacity issues and is adept at managing cases with cross-jurisdictional elements.
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Strengths

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  • They have a very human approach with their clients and are always available to discuss and explain matters.

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  • The team show a great deal of care and interest in their clients. They take pride in their work and always appear to have their client's best interests at heart.

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  • Penningtons have a depth of knowledge and experience across their teams and provide personalised support for each of their clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Julie Burton
    Julie Burton

    Julie Burton

    Julie Burton has significant expertise in handling a variety of complex property and affairs matters, frequently acting as professional deputy for individuals with acquired brain injury, as well as vulnerable adults and children. She advises on will planning and funding matters.

    • Julie Burton is very experienced, knowledgeable and well respected within the sector.

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    • Julie oversees the team with great impact and deals with some truly complex COP cases efficiently and with expertise.

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  • Daniel Toop
    Daniel Toop

    Daniel Toop

    Daniel Toop is skilled in supporting clients with the management of high-value clinical negligence and personal injury awards. He also represents clients in complex gift applications and cases involving cross-border elements.

    • One of the leading CoP individuals to work alongside, he always has a great understanding of individual client needs and manages client relationships at the highest level.

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    • Daniel is a knowledgeable lawyer with a good ear for listening to clients and problem-solving difficult situations.

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    • Daniel is very knowledgeable, approachable and shows a great deal of care for his clients.

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  • Grace Serwanga
    Grace Serwanga

    Grace Serwanga

    Grace Serwanga supports clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries including brain injuries. She advises on a range of complex matters including statutory wills and gift applications.

    • Grace carries wonderful depth of experience with her and is incredibly client-centric.

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