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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP‘s personal injury team focuses on catastrophic injury claims, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, orthopaedic injuries, losses of limb, fatal accidents and psychiatric injuries. The team is co-led by Tristan Hallam and Warren Collins; the former brings ’an exceptional level of sound practical judgement‘ to claims, with particular experience acting for the Police Federation, while the latter focuses on traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and wrongful death. The team also has notable expertise regarding cross-border US and UK claims. At the associate level, Louise Taylor and Sophie Bullimore are both recommended.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The diligence and absolute professionalism and compassion shown to me by Louise Taylor has been first class. I have found her incredibly approachable and supportive, going the extra mile when needed, and her attention to detail is second to none. I would wholly recommend Louise to anyone within the public or private sector requiring expert representation with complete discretion and the highest of standards.'

  • ‘The team were very knowledgeable and kept me updated. The customer service skills were excellent.’

  • ‘Sophie Bullimore is an excellent associate, very dedicated to her work and clients, whose knowledge and experience belies her PQE.’

  • ‘Tristan Hallam is a stand-out personal injury solicitor of huge experience. He brings an exceptional level of sound practical judgement to the handling of claims.'

  • ‘Warren Collins is an incredible lawyer with an amazing ability to secure fantastic results for his clients. He works tirelessly throughout day and night on cases. Much admired in the sector for his thoroughness, capability, wisdom and experience, he will never let a client down. He works sensibly and collaboratively with counsel and is fearless. His opponents understand his ability and respect him hugely.'

  • ‘Tristan Hallam has an exceptional depth of knowledge, particularly in relation to the legal principles governing claims for psychiatric injury. He manages his team with a quiet authority that allows others to thrive.'

  • 'Louise Taylor is a confident, capable associate. She is unafraid to advocate for her clients' interests, even in a room of longer-serving lawyers. Louise is hard-working, intelligent and kind.'
  • 'Sophie Bullimore is a smart, dedicated associate. The quality of her work is exceptional. Her client care is kind and effective.’

Lawyers

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Warren Collins

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Warren is a leading personal injury practitioner with more than 30 years’ experience of handling catastrophic personal injury and fatal accident claims arising from UK and overseas accidents. He is involved in personal injury and medical malpractice litigation throughout the world and has conducted claims across Europe, Asia, the Far East, Australia, USA and the Caribbean. Warren has received multiple awards in recognition of his work including from UKABIF for inspiration in brain injury, the Spinal Injuries Association’s Excellence in Legal Care Award, and Eclipse Proclaim's ‘Claimant Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year’ and Catastrophic Injury Lawyer of the Year.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Warren Collins, Tristan Hallam

Other key lawyers

Louise Taylor, Sophie Bullimore