Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP stands out for its extensive capabilities in handling large class-action professional negligence cases on behalf of claimants. David Niven is recommended for complex, multi-party claims against solicitors, especially concerning litigation arising out of failed investment schemes. Nicole Blakely is ‘a superb lawyer’ with extensive experience advising on group claims. Peter Stockill and Chris Bates are also noted for their skill with claims in the construction sector. The team is led by Kamran Rehman.
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  • ‘Kamran Rehman is an incredibly impressive leader. There is good delegation and he has confidence in other members of his team, but he is the ultimate decision maker.’

  • ‘David Niven and his team have dominated the group professional negligence litigation scene for a number of years. They have successfully represented a significant number of people who have lost money by investing in schemes, in which the solicitors did not properly advise them.’

  • 'The team are extremely experienced from the top through to the junior end.'

  • 'Their level of experience and expertise is unparalleled, making them one of the best in this market for this type of work.'

  • 'They have plenty of strategic thinking and understanding of how to get the best results for their clients. They have great team work and are very responsive.'

  • 'Nicole Blakely is a superb lawyer and team player who goes the extra mile for her clients.'
  • 'David Niven is a professional negligence supremo. He's tough, tenacious, and undaunted by the huge legal teams and resources of the regular crop of opponents.'
  • 'A hugely experienced team that displays strength in depth in this very complex area.'

Kernmandanten

  • Hope Capital Limited
  • John McMonigall
  • Sheffield United Limited
  • Mackie Motors Limited
  • Patrizia Hanover Property Unit Trust
  • City & Country
  • Rainham Steel
  • Zurich Insurance
  • Beazley Furlonge
  • Ramboll

Highlight-Mandate

  • Acted for Hope Capital Limited in a valuer negligence claim, which concerned the scope of duty of valuers.
  • Acted for Sheffield United Limited in a £150m negligence claim against Shepherd & Wedderburn.
  • Acted in a group action for various Investors in the Sky Building in ongoing High Court proceedings for 43 claimants.

Anwält*innen

Führende Associates

Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.

Nicole Blakey

Praxisleitung

Kamran Rehman

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Peter Stockill; Chris Bates; Nicole Blakely; David Niven