Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP's 'user-friendly and client-focused' personal injury team is highlighted for its knowledge of claims involving fatalities as well as experience in brain injury cases, inquests and quantum work. Philippa Luscombe leads the Guildford-based group and focuses on serious brain injury and fatal accident cases; she attracts praise as 'a considered litigator' who is 'likeable, committed and down-to-earth'.
Testimonials
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‘Everyone I have encountered at Penningtons Manches Cooper has been very compassionate and friendly, but professional at the same time.'
‘Philippa Luscombe has been great to work - she has been compassionate about our circumstances and continues to work on our behalf to a very high standard. She is very proactive and has been central to us getting our life back on track, as much as possible.’
‘Philippa Luscombe is a considered litigator with a long track record of undertaking complex cases.'
‘The firm demonstrates excellence in PI across a number of offices and collectively punches above its weight in competing with major London firms.’
‘Philippa Luscombe, Partner in Guildford, heads up the firm's Personal Injury Team and is likeable, committed, down-to-earth and known for her expertise in TBI and spinal injury and for pursuing difficult cases to a successful conclusion.'
'Andrew Clayton, Managing Associate in Guildford, is highly professional, efficient and committed known for his specialism in spinal and amputation cases.’
‘A very strong team, particularly Philippa Luscombe.’
‘I have frequently recommended Philippa Luscombe for high-value complex personal injury claims where a human touch is required. ’
Work highlights
- Representing an 18-year-old student involved in a head on collision when travelling as a front seat passenger in a friend’s car.
- Representing an architect who was driving his car when it was hit head on by a driver who was driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
- Representing a pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle being driven unlawfully and negligently, who sustained a catastrophic spinal injury.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Philippa Luscombe