Highlighted for its ‘great skill and dedication’, the clinical negligence practice at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is headed up by John Kyriacou, who has over 30 years of experience in complex clinical negligence mandates, encompassing severe surgical errors resulting in spinal and cardiac injuries, misdiagnosis of serious conditions such as cancer, and cerebral palsy. The team routinely handles claims exceeding £1m, representing claimants in birth, surgical and cognitive injuries, as well as novel diseases and conditions. Lyndsey Banthorpe is highlighted for her capabilities in clinical negligence matters, especially in cognitive, orthopedic and spinal claims. Rosie Nelson frequently advises on claims pertaining to cerebral palsy, orthopedic injuries and disputes involving claims quantum. Rosa Shand is an experienced litigator in cardiac surgery, cerebral palsy and cancer claims.
Testimonials
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‘Good communication in all types such as letter, phone or email. Well connected - throughout my case I’ve always had the leading experts / barrister appointed to act.’
‘Lyndsey Banthorpe always goes above and beyond, she has several occasions throughout my case worked beyond her normal working hours on documents and sending me updates, Lyndsey is very caring and compassionate person who genuinely cares about the effects on your personal and family life as a result from your injury. Lyndsey is also very knowledgeable around law and the clinical negligence process.'
‘Every single person we have met/spoke to have been very kind, professional and patient. After suffering clinical negligence it can really damage your trust in others but Penningtons made it easy to trust them. They have been extremely helpful and understanding.’
‘Excellent all-round team.’
‘I have been instructed as a clinical negligence expert witness (my field is General Surgery) on many occasions by this firm over the last 15 years. They have always acted extremely promptly and efficiently, and in every claim where my report has been supported, the Claimant has settled the claim to their benefit.’
‘All the partners and associates who have instructed me have been conscientious, well-informed and effective in handling their clients' claims. In the London office the following stand out: John Kyriacou, Rosie Nelson, Lyndsey Banthorpe.’
‘Very strong team for clinical negligence, I rate this firm very highly for big, complex and difficult cases which they manage with great skill and dedication.’
‘John Kyriacou is smooth and unflappable. Very impressed with Rosie Nelson, who instructed me on a £1.3m spinal injury consent case which we won at trial. Her trial preparation of the experts was immaculate.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John Kyriacou