Professional Negligence
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 4
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Penningtons Manches Cooper is recognised for representing claimants in multiparty cases brought against various professionals, including solicitors and architects. The team is noted for its expertise in handling property-related claims arising from investments and valuations. The firm is also well equipped to handle cross-border disputes.
Work Highlights
- Penningtons Manches Cooper acted for Hope Capital in a valuer negligence claim concerning the scope of valuers' duties.
Strengths
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"The whole team is very good, including the paralegals and trainees. They manage large groups of clients with patience and care."
"The lawyers are prompt in their responses."
"The whole team is very good, including the paralegals and trainees. They manage large groups of clients with patience and care."
"The lawyers are prompt in their responses."
Notable Practitioners
David Niven is head of group actions at Penningtons Manches Cooper. He offers notable strength in the field of legal negligence, frequently acting for claimants against solicitors.
"David Niven is the doyen of group claims for professional negligence."
David O'Brien is experienced in representing claimants in group cases and is focused on matters of financial and legal negligence.
"David is one of the brightest litigators out there. He is extremely sharp, works really well with counsel and has an excellent ability at spotting points."
"He's a clever lawyer and tactician."
Ranked Lawyers at
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
London (Firms)