Hall of famePenningtons Manches Cooper LLP
Partner specialising in Court of Protection, personal injury trusts, elderly law including lasting powers of attorney, tax and care fee planning, wills and estate administration.
England - London • Private client
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP has ‘one of the largest COP teams in the country, led by the excellent Daniel Toop’. The team receives plaudits for creating ’very strong bonds with clients and families who trust their legal judgement’. The practice continues to be busy acting as a professional deputy or trustee for individuals in receipt of an award due to a personal injury or clinical negligence claim. Other significant work includes advising on DOLS and other welfare matters; cross-jurisdictional applications, and on applications for attorneys to make gifts for inheritance tax purposes. Julie Burton is a known name in the market. Burton regularly acts as a professional deputy for adult and children clients with complex brain injuries. These injuries have occurred as a result of personal injuries. Managing associate Grace Serwanga is another key contact.
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‘Daniel Toop is very forward-thinking practitioner with a keen eye for detail. Very calm and methodical in his approach when dealing with more complex matters. Julie Burton is a very experienced CoP practitioner. She has extensive skill and knowledge in this area of law'.
‘Daniel Toop is calm and reflective with a sharp legal mind and a pragmatic approach. Julie Burton is a leading practitioner in the field who wields gravitas when needed. Rachel Taylor is a very capable solicitor. Grace Serwanga is a positive addition to the growing team'.
‘The team are a pleasure to deal with. They are communicative, organised and very responsive. James Berry is very motivated and friendly'.
‘Rachel Taylor is approachable, personable, and professional. She makes herself available at short notice even on her non-working day, if necessary. She is very responsive to queries and her advice on matters is always clear'.
‘Daniel Toop has been brilliant, always explaining things. Good advice when asked, very efficient and understanding. Julie Burton has been brilliant too. I know we are in good hands with Julie Burton and Daniel Toop. Excellent service'.
‘Julie Burton is part of a formidable team along with fellow partner Daniel Toop ably backed up by senior associates Rachel Taylor, James Berry and Grace Serwanga. You will be hard pressed to find a more knowledgeable team of partners and senior associates in this practice area'.
'Penningtons LLP is a large firm with particular expertise in Court of Protection work. They have an excellent team, with real strength in depth which makes them an obvious choice for high value settlements. They are flexible in their approach and determined to secure the best quality of life for the clients that they support'.
- 'They are a very friendly yet professional team and are keen to ensure everything they do is centred fully around the client and in their best interests'.
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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
A partner in the private client team at Penningtons Manches Cooper, Daniel mainly supports those who have suffered catastrophic injuries as a result of medical negligence or personal injury and have been awarded substantial compensation to meet their future needs. With a particular interest in acquired brain injury, Daniel advises on a broad range of Court of Protection and personal injury trust issues for both professional and lay deputies and trustees. His area of specialism is working with and supporting the litigation process, both in clinical negligence and personal injury claims. This knowledge is essential in ensuring that the compensation, which can take many years to secure, is properly protected and managed, either through a personal injury trust or a deputyship.
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Daniel Toop