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'.

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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

Other key lawyers

Andrew Clayton