Group Litigation: Claimant
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Band 3
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(020) 7457 3000Chambers Review
The group actions team at Penningtons Manches Cooper frequently represents clients in high-value litigation. It has expertise in insurance matters in addition to professional negligence claims, particularly against lawyers and architects.
Work Highlights
- Penningtons Manches Cooper represented 134 claimants in a professional negligence against Williams & Co Solicitors, arising out of a failed hotel investment scheme.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team provides a seamless and responsive service with timely responses attentive to my own particular circumstances as part of a larger group of litigants."
"The team knows what it's dong and does it well."
"The team provides a seamless and responsive service with timely responses attentive to my own particular circumstances as part of a larger group of litigants."
"The team knows what it's dong and does it well."
Notable Practitioners
David Niven is adept at handling claimant groups in litigation, often concerning professional negligence by solicitors and other professionals.
"He really is completely committed to getting the best result for his clients."
"David was most professional and empathetic and was able to individualise our position in terms of the wider Group Litigation. David instilled great confidence and delivered."
David O'Brien is well regarded for representing claimant groups on financial mis-selling and professional negligence matters.
"In strategic and tactical points, he has incredibly good judgement."
"He is extremely sharp and works really well with counsel. David has an excellent ability at spotting points too."