Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP > Reading, England > Firm Profile

‘They offer a full service of legal requirements and provided individuals that covered all our needs in house. They worked as a team and were very thorough.’

‘James Went is an excellent corporate lawyer and did an outstanding job coordinating the completion of our case. James is an incredibly calm and collected character and coupling this with his clarity and conviction of reasoning when it comes to deal terms makes him very effective in complex and tense cases. We also found that James’ way of working served as an education to our team and we have picked up a significant amount of knowledge around corporate structuring along the way.’

‘The team was very experienced and very straight forward to deal with. They understood what we were trying to achieve as a business and were able to advise the appropriate corporate structure quickly and efficiently.’

‘David Tighe – very experienced, no fuss, and delivered as per commitments.’

‘James Went is an exceptional lawyer – good guidance on commercial matters and an efficient and resourceful approach to constructing documentation which drives a deal towards a successful close, bringing the parties along with the process.’

‘Will Axtell – experienced in all areas of the transaction, very good at pulling everyone together to ensure deadlines were met wherever it was within our control. Will has a friendly manner and he remains calm and affable under extreme pressure, which helped enormously towards the end of our process when the normal sale and purchase agreement pressures started to ramp up.’

‘Dominique Sabatini, a senior associate was the primary point of contact and the person who did the bulk of the work, fulfilled her role in an excellent manner. She was available when required, completed tasks in a timely manner, but most importantly provided excellent advice. I always felt we were in very good hands. The partner on the case was David Tighe who came across as extremely knowledgeable but he was rarely required to get involved due to Dominique’s excellent work.’

‘During burdensome acquisition times, Dominique Sabatini became like one of our family members. She not only comprehended our particular area, but also accomplished a tremendous job completing the SPA.’

‘We are in the US and needed someone who could guide us through the complexity of UK employment law. Penningtons did that for us as well as assisting with the “preventative practices” to keep us as compliant as possible.’

‘Penningtons Manches Cooper has a clear customer focus. The expertise brought to the table as solid legal advice as well as advice on best practice was very much appreciated. Flexibility to adjust to changing circumstances including dealing with matters during the pandemic was great.’

‘I worked primarily with Liz Cardy and she was outstanding in helping us bridge the UK law and US practice complexity. She also provided guidance in best practices and complex employee negotiations. During those times I needed a consultation urgently she always responded quickly. I can’t recall a time where she delayed getting back to us.’

‘I have dealt with several partners and associates at Pennington Manches Cooper and all have demonstrated solid expertise and focus on the matter at hand. Liz Cardy has helped in a recent matter and provided outstanding service.’

‘Liz Cardy is quick to respond to queries and offers high quality, clear advice.’

‘The team has a diverse range of skills, abilities and experience and a strong network of contacts to reach out to for areas where additional context may be required. My particular experience was rather unique and they were able to reach out to other members of the team and external counsel for support, all of which resulted in a very satisfactory conclusion.’

‘Exceptional client care, thorough in preparing papers, and timely in provision of papers to Counsel in preparation for any hearing.’

‘Katie Glendinning has always been very supportive and listens to understand the problem. She always gives the impression she cares and gives a balanced opinion and options. I’ve recommended her and the company to a number of people and the feedback is always consistent.’

‘The team has great experience and knowledge of employment litigation, in regulated sectors (particularly teaching) as well as more complex technological sectors. They are able to cater to a range of clients from national firms with significant numbers of employees, to smaller charities.’

‘All of the individuals within the employment team are exceptional – from partner to senior associate to associate. This shows that excellent training is put into junior members of the team and this bodes well for the future of the firm.’

‘Gemma Woodhouse, Chris Syder, Katie Glendinning, and Sophie Humphrey work brilliantly as a team, providing a seamless and excellent service to clients and superb instructions to counsel.’

‘Chris Syder is such a sensible and pragmatic operator – a superb tactician with a big heart.’

‘Hannah Grayson – understood requirements and delivered the level of service required. Didn’t try to embellish or provide unnecessary complexity. Delivered on time  & to budget.’

‘Working with Penningtons has been thoroughly refreshing. The employment team is proactive, knowledgeable, hard-working and empathetic and I feel completely confident in the advice and support that they have provided.’

‘Everyone at the company that has had dealings with Gemma Woodhouse have commented on her outstanding professional manner and ability to get to the root of a problem and provide advice that is in keeping with the company’s direction and ethos.’

‘I found my solicitor helpful and she kept in touch without me having to chase her up. She kept me informed if there was going to be a delay and was very pleasant to deal with.’

‘Alison Johnson is a joy to work alongside, brilliant with her client care, has superb judgement and time again conjures terrific settlements for her clients. Alison Appelboam Meadows is a superstar, with knowledge second to none in birth injury claims, she’s tenacious, bright and hugely sympathetic. Emma Beeson is hugely dedicated to her clients and leaves no stone unturned – a future star in the making.’

‘Elise Bevan was always very professional but always friendly as well. Every stage of my claim she kept me informed and always asked for my opinion and never did anything without asking for my opinion.’

‘The team at Penningtons have been absolutely fantastic whilst they have been dealing with my case; they keep me updated on how my case is going. I know they have other cases to deal with and it is understandable, but I know for a fact they will be in touch with me at any point, that is why I do not worry about what is happening with my case.’

‘The individuals working on my case have been amazing from the first time I met them back in 2016 to present, still dealing with my case. The work and time they have all put into my case are amazing and I know they are working their hardest to help me win what I need for present and future needs.’

‘Andrew Clayton was a real workhorse who was very clear exactly what he needed and by when. And, fully prepared, he delivered on the day.’

‘Philippa Luscombe inspired confidence from the first meeting I had with her (which had been preceded by a phone call which I had also found helpful). Very experienced; reassuring; straight down the line, and to the point; not flashy.’

‘Exceptional team, undoubtedly specialists in this area. They are well trained, dilligent, intelligent, have excellent client handling skills, provide thorough and well thought out briefs. Some of the best of the best.’

‘Penningtons’ reputation for excellence is well-earned. In my experience, their solicitors are diligent, hard-working, and knowledgeable. They are also compassionate and care deeply for their clients.’

‘The Surrey team comprises several individuals who are experienced, empathetic and simply superb family solicitors. Compared to many other firms, their combined experience makes them a tour de force and the place to go to for your divorce finances.’

‘Gemma Kemp brings intelligent sense to every case she handles. Rachel Donald is also well respected as an intelligent operator who goes the extra mile for her clients.’

‘Beth Bell – conscientious, hugely bright, very able. Fantastic forensic mind and incredible attention to detail. Superb strategic instincts. Gentle and compassionate with clients but by now means a pushover – very firm and clear in her advice. A real star of the future. Laura Hughes – frighteningly forensic, incredibly capable, very on-the-ball.’

‘Sarah Duckworth is an experienced solicitor who inspires confidence in her clients and adopts a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Sarah is the person who I would recommend my divorcing friends employ.’

‘Emma Willing is an extraordinarily committed solicitor with an incredible appetite for work and a solution-focused approach’.

‘Bethan Carr, Rachel Donald, Beth Bell and Laura Naser are all exceptional at what they do. They also provide a lot in terms of guidance on legal developments through online media platforms such as Instagram in a way that is easily digestible and accessible to all.’

‘Bethan Carr is the surrogacy god. She is knows the ins and outs of surrogacy more than most lawyers in the field. She has excellent client care skills and clients immediately feel at ease with her approach.’

‘Kerry Fretwell is a strong leader. The team deals with the whole breadth of cases.’

‘Jane Mitchell has guided me through complex divorce proceedings with her legal expertise. Her assistants are excellent as well. I have found the support to be outstanding from both individuals. I would highly recommend Jane Mitchell for complex financial divorces.’

‘In brief – they ALWAYS perform outstandingly! I have never had to chase them, they are unique amongst all the solicitors I’ve employed in my 40-year-old business career!’

‘The best private client team outside the London practices. Really strong practitioners at all levels. It is not surprising that they attract the quality of clients and the quality of work they do – nothing is beyond them.’

‘The Private Client team based in Guildford is of exceptional quality, depth of expertise and availability. To us, it is the standout private client team in Guildford and surrounding areas.’

‘Penningtons Manches Cooper is a massive company with the depth of knowledge and experience that this brings, but the people who work there still provide a personal touch.’

‘A very experienced team, very knowledgeable in areas of Inheritance Tax and Probate. They operated within a structured methodology and took a detailed and logical approach to the task, which was exactly what was needed.’

‘Lucy Edwards has been exceptional with clients – delivering an excellent service, on a variety of different legal matters, within tight timeframes and always within budget.’

‘Very broad capabilities and diverse knowledge across the team. Very friendly and approachable and good communication skills.’

‘I have always found Cecilia Ward to be technically strong and able to advise on all relevant matters in her field. She has very strong people skills and communicates well. The ability to relate to people and inspire confidence is a reason I have returned back to Cecilia and also referred others to her.’

‘The team are a dynamic, hard-working, personable and knowledgeable group of individuals and I have absolute confidence on the quality of the work produced, the levels of communication and the value they bring to each instruction via their previous experiences.’

‘A good size team that are always willing to assist, good technical expertise and a broad practice so able to assist in wider matters.’

‘Penningtons have provided a very personal and bespoke service to us. We have had outstanding service on all of our property projects, their attention detail and the speed and quality of responses has been excellent. We have had a number of challenging structures on projects that Penningtons have simplified and managed very well.’

‘Mike Busby always provides experience and commercial insight into each instruction whilst being mindful of costs. His significant experience and willingness to ensure the best possible outcome for his client allowed us to rapidly make significant changes to our property portfolio as a result of COVID.’

‘Sam Davies has worked our our instructions for a number of years and consistently approaches all our instructions with a keen attention to detail, provides prompt responses to both myself and 3rd parties and brings a wealth of commercial awareness and expertise. COVID resulted in a spike of work and time-critical matters and Sam responded with absolute commitment and a wealth of excellent work product.’

‘Tony Burns is very personable and very easy to deal with. He is very good at breaking down complex legal issues into manageable elements for us and has excellent attention to detail. His responses on our projects are always very prompt and accurate. Sam Davies is our stand out Associate – qualities as Tony’s.’

‘Tony Burns and Sam Davies are two of the very best real estate lawyers we have come across in the industry.’

‘Responsive, diverse, and wide expertise.’

‘Joanne Vengadesan is business-driven and pragmatic.’

‘As well as providing support on deals, I can turn to the team for general advice and to talk something over. No matter which member of the team you deal with, you always get a friendly approach.’

‘David Kendall and his excellent team, including Hannah McIlwraith, are able to provide us with a first rate service, commercial, pragmatic and very sound legal advice and help solve problems for us.’

‘David Kendall has advised us on several corporate reorganisations and acquisitions. Responsive, commercial, problem solving, engaging and very smart. An exceptional lawyer. Our go to lawyer for corporate matters and M&A.’

‘David Kendall has been my rock over the past couple of years – guiding and supporting through a complicated transaction with many twists and turns. He is down to earth and pretty much unflappable – which is exactly what’s needed. He has a really great team of associates who are confident and willing to step in and help as needed.’

‘A fantastic team. Knowledge of the law is second to none. They are completely dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for clients. They also have formidable expertise in managing complex and sensitive investigations.’

‘Incredibly supportive team who took time to understand my issue and spent time with me thinking through potential options without rushing to a conclusion. The team were very responsive both on email and phone and I could trust that any work conducted would be completed to an excellent standard and within plenty of time for review before finalisation. When cases have been concluded the team have celebrated with my organisation demonstrating their caring nature for the work.’

‘The individuals I have worked with have held a consistently positive and passionate attitude whilst supporting me. They have taken time to clearly understand my thoughts and perspectives and explained their conclusions from a legal point of view in a helpful and accessible way, taking further time to explain in greater depth as necessary. I have experienced them to be present whenever we meet, to be available rapidly as required and to offer helpful and thoughtful advice which I feel I can fully trust as they have excellent integrity.’

‘Penningtons Manches Cooper deliver the same top quality service to their charity clients as they provide to their other corporate clients. They are committed and enthusiastic in helping the not for profit sector.’

‘Daff Richardson is enormously experienced and able to answer most questions. When not able to help, she is able to direct clients to parts of her firm where she knows there is expertise.’

‘A fantastic team. Knowledge of the law is second to none. They are completely dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for clients. They also have formidable expertise in managing complex and sensitive investigations.’

‘Hilary Aldred is a truly exceptional lawyer. Hard-working, brilliantly intelligent, judgment is second to none.’

‘Sophie Whitbread is a fantastic lawyer, very knowledgeable, supremely organised.’

‘Daff Richardson is enormously experienced and able to answer most questions. When not able to help, she is able to direct clients to parts of her firm where she knows there is expertise.’

‘Sam Rose is not only an excellent, incisive lawyer, who is always a pleasure to deal with, extremely efficient and a very safe pair of hands for even the most complex of cases, but she has the key advantage of having previously worked in-house at a University.’

‘Great market knowledge with an understanding of the commercial aspect of contracts as well as the legal points.’

‘A broad interest is shown across different areas and a good knowledge of emerging sectors, particularly the impact of fast-paced market environments as well as the move to more sustainable property and infrastructure. Charlie Seaward and Justin Winterbottom have been a great support in getting agreements over the line.’

‘Pennington Manches is able to advise and deal with a very wide range of legal matters related to our commercial property business. I am impressed with their commercial knowledge and always aware of the current market. They are able to help us with their wide legal knowledge.’

‘Justin Winterbottom is outstanding. He deals with things promptly and is always there if we need any immediate advice. He is very professional, highly knowledgeable and is happy to speak to anybody involved. He makes things for our business run smoothly and is an absolutely pleasure to deal with.’

‘The social housing team provide an excellent service, the team are friendly and patient and take the time to explain and provide alternative options. Matters are dealt with promptly and nothing is too much bother.’

‘They have been responsive and quick to turn around enquiries.’

‘Penningtons Manches Cooper’s team have a vast experience of knowledge for all homeownership matters.’

‘Linda Storey and Laura McCann have provided us a really great service and continue to impress with their knowledge and experience and willingness to provide an excellent service. They provide excellent value for money on the service and very good at supporting and helping us shape our process to make the service we provide more efficient to our customers.’

‘Tailored service, excellent knowledge of our business, timely responses, clear explanations, takes the time to discuss matters’

‘The people we use within the team are always very helpful and responsive. They act professionally and give good, timely and practical advice when dealing with issues as they arise.’

‘They are ‘can do’ people that look for constructive solutions and help us to explore the options before making a decision. They also talk in plain English so that we understand what the real issues are.’

‘Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is excellent mostly for its personal and client-oriented approach and high level of professionalism.’

‘We have absolute trust in Daniel Berry’s professional capacity and his pro clients attitude that can be seen in every case that comes to his hands.’

‘PMC provides high quality prosecution and infringement advice. PMC is always considering the real world consequences of filing decisions and how filing strategies can be employed in infringement disputes.’

‘Daniel Berry provides magic circle advice without the associated fees. His advice is extremely detailed and easy to present to clients. He is very commercial and employs a variety of strategies to put the client in the strongest position to obtain a successful outcome. I have complete confidence in his advice.’

‘Penningtons provides a superb commercial/IP group.’

‘Chris Shelley. Dependable and unflappable. Excellent at dealing with the detail without losing sight of the overall commercial aims of the transaction.’

‘Given his technical knowledge combining fields IP, IT and commercial, Daniel Berry provides well-rounded legal support to his clients. He is a brilliant problem solver, who is very also highly responsive.’

‘Penningtons’ team has extensive experience in both contentious and non-contentious sides. They always try to come up with the most cost and time-effective solutions for the clients. The team is very proactive and also has deep technical knowledge, and that is where they win.’

‘Practical, concise advice, good understanding of commercial situation, as well as the legal.’

‘Very supportive, responsive and helpful.’

‘A fantastic team. Unrivalled knowledge of the law. They are completely dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for clients. They have formidable expertise in managing complex and sensitive investigations.’

‘Hilary Aldred is a truly exceptional lawyer. Hardworking, brilliantly intelligent, judgment is second to none. Sophie Whitbread is a fantastic lawyer, very knowledgeable, supremely organised.’

‘With n ability to think through the ramifications of problems both legally and practically, this team is excellent at dealing with complex employment litigation. Great support from a team of associates and paralegals.’

‘Hilary Aldred – a “go-to” partner who thinks through issues with care and skill. Particularly adept at dealing with highly complex legal problems and heavy contentious disputes. Excellent with clients, measured and calm, she is someone you would want in your corner.’

‘I have the found the team to be uniquely pragmatic in the advice that they have provided. At all times, I felt that they had the best interests of my company at the core of their thinking and the guidance we received enabled us to navigate some potentially very difficult situations in a logical and calm manner. We were never encouraged to over-reach nor to seek exceptional or unachievable results, only to bring the matters to a realistic and entirely acceptable close. We always had the confidence that our business was in safe and knowledgeable hands.’

‘I have worked most closely with Charissa Upton who has provided me with the opportunity to explore best practice, to seek the best resolution and has given me the reassurance that the decisions we have taken were backed by solid knowledge and experience, both of the issue and our of business. She is my ‘go to’ call when I need additional advice, guidance and support in the minefield which is the area of employment law.’

‘Practical, clear advice given.’

‘Knowledgeable, and the fact that they presented issues with possible solutions was appreciated.’

‘The firm understands the sector and the requirements of firms like ours.’

‘Rachel Bradley understood our requirements and provided an appropriate level of review and advice without over complicating matters.’

‘Rachel Bradley has been very responsive, rapid and transparent, and understands our broader business context and advises appropriately.’

‘We have worked with Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP for many years now, and have never been disappointed with the service we receive.’

‘Rachel Bradley has significant expertise in our industry field, and has supported us closely over the last few years as our need for robust and legally sound commercial agreements has grown. Together with Rachel we have developed bespoke agreements for our customers, which not only provide them with the reassurances they require, but as a not for profit ensure that our interests are protected.’

‘Penningtons provides a bespoke service to meet its clients’ needs – one of the strongest teams around for mid-market commercial litigation.’

‘Operates a highly sophisticated litigation outfit, and is exceptional in dealing with top-end shareholder and director disputes. The team adopts a very pragmatic approach to its cases, and is particularly exceptional in achieving the best outcome for the client without the need to litigate the case all the way to trial.‘

‘Richard Marshall is as tactically astute as he is knowledgeable. It is the breadth of his experience that is of the greatest benefit to the clients. Whether in mediation or immediately before trial, he provides a calm reassurance that the best result will be achieved.‘

‘Richard Marshall is fiercely bright, and shows exceptional commercial acumen. His skills really stand out when advancing the client’s case in a mediation context, or when negotiating with the other side.‘

‘Richard Marshall is very experienced, knowledgeable and strong strategically.‘

‘David O’Brien is a cut above the rest – sees points that others would not.‘

‘Alex Fox’s enthusiasm ensures that claims are driven forward with a clear strategic vision, and senior associate Charlotte Hill is a rising star.‘

‘Oliver Cooke is an excellent senior associate with in-depth legal knowledge, and who takes a sensible and commercial approach to resolving disputes.’

‘Being involved in the soft commodity field there appears to be a wealth of knowledge in the practice.’

‘George Mingay is always willing to discuss and explain situations in an easy friendly way.’

‘PMC offer good, strong and professional advice after weighing up all options.’

‘Anthea Christie is a stand-out practitioner. Anthea is widely known for her assiduous client care and excellent legal brain. She is 100% committed to her clients and creates and holds long-term relationships with unions and qua-union institutions in the UK due to the quality of her performance.’ 

‘Penningtons Manches Cooper is a fantastic firm doing some fantastic work. They are well known for their Police Federation work. Binder Bansel and Anthea Christie lead a formidable team.’

‘Anthea Christie is a diligent and well-respected lawyer amongst her peers. She has instructed me on several cases over the years. I have always found her to be extremely thorough, conscientious and knowledgeable. I am more than happy to recommend her.’

‘Anthea Christie is extremely knowledgeable, experienced, efficient and determined. Clients know their corner is being fought in the most effective way possible.’

‘Senior associate Clare Walsh is pragmatic, efficient and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Pennington Manches is our go to firm. Its ability to deal with voluminous and lengthy employment tribunal or civil cases is unparalleled. The team is large and covers a wide geographical area but still manages to maintain close ties with their clients such that they are able to give a very personal and individual service.’

‘The team is unique in the breadth and width of its expertise. It has wide knowledge across the whole field of employment law but also in areas where few dare to trespass such as pensions, industrial action and judicial review. The team is superbly efficient.’

‘Binder Bansel is one of the very best employment lawyers in the UK. His knowledge of police law is second to none. His ability to spot the key issues in a case is unrivalled and his legal analysis is always spot on. He is a modest but brilliant lawyer.’

‘We found Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP to be highly professional and reliable. All their advice was concise and clear, that led us to a good result.’

‘Clear advice, very diligent and thorough in approach, went beyond to get us the best possible outcome.’

‘The lawyers in the team are all extremely knowledgeable which allows them to thoroughly assess a situation and provide top notch advice to clients.’

‘Pat Saini who leads the practice at Penningtons has done an excellent job, and has helped me to explain to key stakeholders and the media what is happening with UK immigration. She is a strong leader with great communication skills.’

‘Hazar El-Chamaa is truly excellent. In addition to her wealth of knowledge and experience in immigration law, she is approachable, pragmatic and solution-oriented. A matter is always in good hands in her care.’

‘All members of the team are exceptional, particularly Pat Saini and Meghan Vozila. Both of these individuals are stars and can handle any immigration matter.’

‘Hazar El-Chamaa is particularly special to work with. Very professional and confident. Very experienced and knowledgeable. Always happy to go the extra mile to make things happen. They stand out from other firms particularly on engagement and availability.’

‘Meghan Vozila and her team always were available and made sure I had quick answers to my many questions. They always offered different solutions with the pros and cons. Meghan especially was always diligent in getting back to me and she took time to deal with my issues.’

‘The best team outside London for contentious trusts work. I do not think they ever take a bad case and they will always fight hard for their clients. They have a really strong team at the top and bring on bright and enthusiastic younger members‘.

‘Michael Cash is at the top of his game. Incredibly capable. Associate Sian Hodgson is a delight to work with, always has the trust of her clients’.

‘Good strength and depth. Some good individuals. Sarah Arnold always goes out of her way – and well beyond the call of duty – to look after her clients. She is also hugely focused on resolving difficult situations, without dwelling on them’.

‘Very responsive and professional. Sarah Lee is a stand out partner! Very easy to work with, very professional’.

‘Great strength and depth, but managing to retain the feeling of a boutique team. Sarah Arnold – efficient, knowledgeable but with an ever-present enthusiasm that makes her a pleasure to work with’.

‘They are a reliable and well-rounded contentious practice. They can cover off most domestic based disputes (estate disputes, trusts disputes and court of protection disputes). Other firms will have the international outlook, but PMC really nails the domestic outlook’.

‘Sarah Lee. She absolutely outstanding. Straight talking, gets to the heart of the issue and is commercially astute. She really fights her clients’ corner and can achieve great settlements through well deployed strategy even when the facts are less than favourable’.

‘Sarah Arnold is a star of the future. She is practical and innovative with her ideas, pragmatic and always give the clients the best advice’.

‘This is a leading Court of Protection Firm, well resourced and highly respected’.

‘The team is led by Julie Burton along with Daniel Toop who are excellent and highly experienced practitioners.  Grace Serwanga- highly proactive in addressing complex and difficult client challenges’.

‘They have in depth knowledge about deputyship, trusts and protecting personal injury awards. They have extensive experience in the areas they practice.’

‘I have worked with Julie Burton and Rachel Taylor. They are both very experienced and knowledgeable. They are fantastic with clients. Professional, approachable and available at short notice’.

‘Grace Serwanga –  I do love working with her,  I can feel the compassion on all things she does for us. She’s good listener and easy to talk to. I trust her and learning lots with her specially when making decision on a difficult situation’.

‘This firm has strength and depth in a competitive field. They are well established as market leaders and provide a quality service backed up by experience. Anna Worwood has the combination of empathy, efficiency, intelligence and good sense which marks her out as a leader in her field. Tammy Knox is one to watch, as a newly appointed partner’.

‘An excellent team which attracts the very highest quality work. All members of the team are able and approachable. Jane Craig- a grande dame of matrimonial finance work. She is very highly regarded and rightly so. She has an unrivalled breadth of experience and her clients love her’.

‘The family team is the magic circle team to go to across the country. Linzi Bull – Linzi is fantastic to work with. She finds solutions in the most complex cases. Clients adore her for the way she explains legal strategy in the most clearest format. She is always going above and beyond what is required to get the right result. She is particularly good with cases involving complex human rights issues. Tammy Knox – a newly appointed partner. She has a piercing intellect and is able to cut thought complicated cases‘.

‘One of the largest and best family law teams in London that is going from strength to strength. When one is instructed by PMC one knows the quality of the work will be first rate. This is a team with very high standards from top to bottom’.

‘All the team is excellent but the following are stand out – Anna Worwood – the new head of department. This promotion is so deserved. She is a class act who mixes emotional and academic intelligence perfectly. She is caring and sensitive when needed but also robust and strong when appropriate. She gives her clients 110%. James Stewart – is a real specialist in international cases and one of London’s leading lawyers who is involved in many of the most important cases. A delight to work with. Lucy Clark – an excellent senior associate who knows her cases inside out and has a photographic memory which is so useful in a complex case with vast amounts of documents’.

‘Penningtons Manches Cooper has particular expertise in private law disputes with international issues, including jurisdiction, leave to remove and international child abduction. Anna Worwood wrote the book on leave to remove, and is tactically excellent. Tammy Knox has recently been promoted to partner. She has a background in complex care and international child abduction which provides an excellent grounding in the most difficult private law disputes.’

‘Tammy Knox and Anna Worwood are outstanding partners in the London office. The firm provide nationwide coverage over a number of offices’.

‘Service from Amanda Andrews in the Family Law team was fantastic. Helpful, responsive, creative, thorough and all done in a friendly and personable style. Amanda Andrews is excellent and far more authoritative and empathetic than others I have used in this field’.

‘They have a good reputation in the field and Mark Lee is always solid and sensible. On the defendant side, Louise High is excellent.’

‘Mark Lee – debonair, clever. Louise High – commercially minded, sensible.’

‘Very experienced and knowledgeable in the field. Extensive network and ability to source experts in many jurisdictions. Good understanding of the bespoke nature of the product and practical application of skills.’

‘Mark Lee – extremely approachable. Flexible and accommodating, Mark is happy to pick things up at short notice.’

‘Personable and highly competent team.’

‘Mark Lee; Skilled, pragmatic and absolutely the go-to guy for travel related accident and injury issues.’

‘They have a solid team of people who have been doing travel law for many years and have the experience to deal in a very efficient manner with this type of claims.’

‘Strong in commercial work generally, and they seem to have a really good understanding of their clients’ needs/instructions.’

‘Tremendously direct, concrete, actionable advice in the restructuring and litigation space.’

‘Associate Charlie Shillito and Partner Rebecca Andrews-Walker were both able to provide time-critical advice that was very direct and suited to the contentious nature of the proceedings in question. Right resources, team, skill-set, and proper case management: really outstanding!

‘Daff Richardson is a good communicator. She keeps you apprised of matters without prompting. She is very good at getting you access to the right people in the firm when other matters crop up but she herself manages the client relationship throughout.’

‘Emma Davis Day is puts my mind at ease and is very confident in the advice that is given. Charlie Shillito is very professional and prompt in replying to emails.’

‘Very good sector knowledge. Advice is very practical.’

‘PMC have a broad range of specialist offerings and have been very good at dealing with clients in the spin out and scale up world, sensitive with charging and dealing with matters at the right level.’

‘In the case I worked on, the Insolvency and Restructuring Team were responsive and got to grips quickly with the client’s business even though in an unfamiliar and niche area. They provided excellent strategic advice to meet the client’s objectives.’

‘Andrea Nicholls is a senior associate with sound commercial sense and a great client manner.’

‘Absolute 100% dedication to achieving the very best outcome for every client’s case. The classic combination: vast knowledge of the law, exceptional common sense, hard work, confidence and calmness personified, and utterly charming.’

‘The Penningtons team showed clear expertise in the property aspects of a large scale, multi-jurisdictional liquidation. They were very easy to communicate with, responsive to queries and provided clear advice and instructions.’

‘Rebecca Andrews-Walker and Andrea Nicholls are both extremely capable and easy to work with. Supported by Matthew Letts, both were responsive and available to deal with queries throughout the duration of our instruction. They provided clear advice and practical solutions to any issues that were encountered.’

‘PMC’s insolvency team are innovative, tenacious and experienced. They know how to navigate clients safely through the insolvency process in order to maximise recoveries.’

‘Alex Fox is always enthusiastic about his cases. He brings an energy to them which ensures that positive results are achieved.’

‘The team punches above its weight, often acting in high-profile insolvencies or against well-resourced City firms in substantial disputes.’

‘A fantastic team. Unrivalled knowledge of the law. They are completely dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for clients. They have formidable expertise in managing complex and sensitive investigations.’

‘Hilary Aldred is a truly exceptional lawyer. Hardworking, brilliantly intelligent, her judgement is second to none. Sophie Whitbread is a fantastic lawyer, very knowledgeable, supremely organised.’

‘Very strong and supportive team with excellent coverage across different levels of experience. There is a very strong representation of women in the work I have done with the firm.’

‘Hilary Aldred – very strong in client support and practical advice.’

‘Knowledgeable advice given with an understanding and appreciation of commercial relevance and viability.’

‘Diligence, communication, accuracy of advice, Andrea Nicholls has been particularly helpful in providing timely advice on recent matters.’

‘We were recommended Penningtons Manches Cooper by another company who had used them for years on all of their land deals. We needed a firm that could give us solutions to the problems we had incurred. They are very strong on property law and gave us our options without expending further un-necessary monies. They were far more knowledgeable than the original firm we had employed and confirm the saying “you get what you pay for”.’

‘We dealt mainly with Andrea Nicholls. She was very easy to converse with. Reacted quickly when queries were raised and information required. Her in-depth knowledge on property law is second to none. She stopped us expending further monies down unnecessary routes and assisted in fine tuning our negligence claim documentation. She is easy to talk to and has a good sense of humour as well.’

‘Candid, practical advice with a client focused attitude and good ethos. Appreciated the pragmatism and diligence to the matters I collaborated with them on personally. Full trust in my Counsel.’

‘Recommended to me. Very knowledgeable, very experienced, and easy to talk with and made it easy to understand legal terms.’

‘The practice is well staffed and is able to turn around large projects quickly. They are transparent and honest to deal with as well as very willing to collaborate with other teams whenever it is beneficial to the client, while also not drawing on others where it would cause unnecessary costs to the client. They strike a wonderful balance in quality of service and cost and always aim to make the client’s life easier.’

‘Hester Jewitt is truly a stand out professional, however as are many of the team at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP. Hester has connected me with multiple talented colleagues from other teams who have also provided fantastic service and delivered up to the high standards she set.’

‘Andrew Haywood is phenomenal. I trust him fully, his expertise and all round down to earth and pragmatic nature. I really appreciated working with Andrew.’

‘In a stressful time for me I was treated with respect and was allowed to tell my story without judgment and given quick, sensible and clear advice which was suited to my needs and my hopes for the eventual outcome.’

‘Andrew Haywood. Showed empathy and understanding. Swift response to email and phone calls. Clear and tailored advice to get me where I wanted to be.’

‘Understanding and personalised approach with honest and reasonable advice.’

‘The team is very experienced and knowledgeable and have the wider depth in terms of product skills and expertise.’

‘Strong partners and capable juniors with a willingness to meet all deadlines.’

‘The individual we work with most extensively is Grant Eldred who is undoubtedly one of the best in the business for trade finance.’

‘Excellent and consistent. Very broad range of expertise.’

‘Availability and willingness to engage.’

‘The trade finance practice is very experienced and solution-driven. Also to the point and pragmatic.’

‘Grant Eldred – very knowledgeable and experienced. A person you can rely on to guide a file to closing.’

‘Rosie Nelson is outstanding in all aspects of her work. Throughout my claim Rosie was professional, understanding, compassionate and thorough.’

‘The team at Penningtons Manches Cooper is one of friendly, loyal lawyers. Nothing is too much trouble and they always update me and try and make me feel as relaxed as they can. Rosie Nelson is very good at keeping me in the loop and keeping me calm. It’s not just about her legal advice, it’s also about the high-quality experience she provides.’

‘The team is hardworking, focused and organised.’

‘The standouts in the team are: Lyndsey Banthorpe, who is driven, hard-working, clever and strategic and Emily Reville, who is shrewd, sensible and extremely driven.’

‘The team at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP enjoys a solid reputation in the market. The associates are invariably well prepared, detailed and efficient.’

‘Rosie Nelson is a solicitor with a bright future in clinical negligence. She is very bright and knows her cases extremely well.’

‘The breadth of knowledge and depth of experience held by the team is a joy to behold. The cases are always well prepared, and the best experts instructed.’

‘Rosie Nelson is fantastic with clients and extremely bright. Her cases are brilliantly prepared. John Kyriacou is a fount of experience and guides the junior members of his team well. Emily Reville is highly intelligent and a tactical genius.’

‘Renee Wright and her team did fantastic work. They were prompt and clear with exactly what I could expect throughout the process and unbelievably accommodating to my questions. Renee’s knowledge was unparalleled, as well as her passion to engage with me. It truly felt that I had her undivided attention, as if my case were her sole work. She worked tirelessly over many years. I would have wanted no one else to work with me, her expertise and understanding of my specific circumstances, combined with outstanding interpersonal skills, made me feel heard.’

‘The team as a whole have demonstrated a thoroughly professional approach to the claim in which I am involved. The practice understand the sensitivities and the right to privacy of those involved and have used innovative technology to allow detailed briefings of all claimants to take place whilst maintaining the individuals’ confidentiality and anonymity.’

‘Louise Taylor has been my primary contact throughout my claim and I cannot rate her highly enough. Throughout my dealings with her she has been thorough, compassionate, prompt and effective. Her attention to detail and grasp of the issues at hand are remarkable. Some of the conversations which needed to be had during this claim have been very hard and emotional and distressing for me; throughout, she has remained professional, non-judgemental and compassionate. The qualities that she has displayed have surpassed my expectations. I have rarely met an individual who displays such skill and professionalism.’

‘This is an excellent team which boasts such heavyweights as Warren Collins, who is renowned in catastrophic work. Tristan Hallam is also very capable and a seasoned lawyer with enormous talent.’

‘Warren Collins is an incredible lawyer with an amazing ability to secure fantastic results. He works tirelessly and is much admired in the sector for his thoroughness, capability, wisdom and experience, he will never let a client down. His opponents understand his ability and respect him hugely. He has encyclopaedic knowledge of personal injury and is a true top-notch performer.’

‘Sophie Bullimore is extremely bright and efficient, with excellent judgment.’

‘Tristan Hallam and Renee Wright are both exceptional and provide great client care and support.’

‘Tristan Hallam is one of the most experienced injury solicitors around. He has a marvellous sense of calm and reassurance that the clients appreciate, accompanied by his clear and concise advice. Renee Wright has a skill set beyond her years of experience.’

‘A very strong team who work well together, exude confidence, charm clients and are a pleasure to work with. I never hesitate to recommend them.’

‘Elizabeth Nicholas – an absolutely first-rate lawyer who has deservedly been promoted to partnership this year and will doubtless continue to apply her excellent technical skills and charm for the benefit of clients with the most complex and interesting circumstances’.

‘James d’Aquino – a charming and technically excellent private client partner who is rightly recognised as a market leader’.

‘Responsive and savvy team, very competent and creative which is important for cross-border tax structuring work. Would highly recommend’.

‘Ryan Myint is an excellent tax and trusts advisor, very sound in law and able to work out solutions that are commercially sensible across complicated structures.’

‘Clare Archer. Meticulous. Has a high profile. James d’Aquino. Very good at offshore tax. Works immensely hard for the client, and ready to take robust positions .James Sedgley. Good at detail. A good point man accessing other disciplines’.

‘I have worked with Ryan Myint who has provided excellent service. He is very experienced with both Asian clients and with UK planning matters, which is unusual. Ryan is friendly and helpful. He is always willing to share initial thoughts and brainstorm potential solutions’.

‘Particular strengths are the firm’s client base and experience, which is second to none. Led by Hilary Aldred, Penningtons leads the pack in education law.’

‘Hillary Aldred is a stand-out practitioner; an outstanding lawyer and tactician, knows the law back to front, and has an impressive following.

‘Sophie Whitbread is also a future leader in this area of law.’

‘A very personal service’

‘Outstanding knowledge and very clear explanation and advice given. Sophie Whitbread is a pleasure to deal with, highly efficient and her speed of response is excellent.’

‘Penningtons has all the weight of a full service firm’

‘Jeremy Clarke-Williams is simply of the best libel lawyers in the field. Experienced, thorough and considerate he is well liked by clients and those that work with him. A superstar at tactics.’

‘Very long-standing expertise in defamation and related fields.’

‘Jeremy Clarke-Williams – always enthusiastic and approachable. Inspires great trust in his clients without inflating their expectations unrealistically.’

‘Jeremy Clarke-Williams and Adele Ashton lead a great team. We have referred work to them in the past to very good effect.’

‘Excellent reputation management team with wide range of other resources from departments within the firm.’

‘Jeremy Clarke-Williams is excellent. A respected figure within the reputation management field. He has done some of the ground breaking cases and is able to see the wider picture when advising clients.’

‘Adele Ashton is also highly regarded. She has great attention to detail and is highly efficient. She is great with clients – ensuring that all avenues are explored and their interests protected.’

‘Jeremy Clarke-Williams has huge experience which he brings to bear to assist clients resolve problems promptly. Clients appreciate his sympathy with their positions and his realistic advice about how to solve their problems. Adele Ashton is smart and good at privacy claims and managing large groups of clients. Eva McHale is impressive.’

‘Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP provide a breath of maritime expertise giving the client standout advice.’

‘They are all extremely committed to their clients, and to obtaining the best result.’

‘The partners work very well together and use associates appropriately.’

‘Shipping specialists with great response time, professionalism and pragmatism.’

‘Darryl Kennard has a sharp mind, fast understanding of the issues, wide spectrum of experience, pragmatic and commercial approach to disputes.’

‘The team is very experienced and knowledgable about university spin-outs, familiar with the typical contract terms and therefore making the process as efficient as possible.’

‘Previously firms I’ve worked with have engaged in point-scoring at the clients’ expense, here a laser-like focus on the desired outcome left me feeling like we got tremendous value.’

‘They have deep experience in understanding the requirements of both investors and investees and developing appropriate legal frameworks to meet these.’

‘They have a knack for understanding the commercial considerations behind the legal implications, something that is not always the case in a law practice!’

‘James Went was exceptional, adroitly guiding us through a complex deal structure with a trade buyer whose revenue was three orders of magnitude higher than ours.’

‘The team’s strengths and capabilities are very much in the field of product liability. Both partner and associate have a lot of experience of product liability cases. Both are also able to call on the support of colleagues to carry out extra research if the need arises.’

‘John Doherty always provides very thorough advice, giving a balanced legal view and assessment. This enables making decisions about a case knowing that one has all the legal issues laid out and a good idea of the pro’s and con’s of the options.’

‘Their technical and legal knowledge and attention to detail is always absolutely spot on. They clearly care about their clients and really go the extra mile to ensure that client objectives are met and all relevant avenues, legal and commercial, are considered. They’re also just really nice people and easy to work with.’

‘John Doherty and Lisa Page are both excellent lawyers, with very impressive knowledge of the sectors in which they work. I have found them to be meticulous and conscientious and a pleasure to deal with.’n.’

‘Penningtons’ team has outstanding knowledge about the product liability practice in the UK. Moreover, Penningtons’ strength lies in its network with EU law firms which makes it possible to keep pace with rapid developments and respond promptly to requirements posed by governmental authorities in EU countries concerning product liability matters.’

‘John Doherty. His work is impressive. His first priority lies in the client’s satisfaction, not to mention his expertise in this field. He is always quite responsive and considerate of the client’s needs and expectations.’

‘They have experts in every field that we have needed, and they reply back quickly and efficiently. All our needs, of a small foreign start-up, working in international markets, with a food supplement product that requires legal expertise in all different ways, have been met.’

‘They all seems to know their areas of expertise extremely well and thus are efficient in giving you relevant legal opinions in a timely and cost effective manner.’

‘The individuals in the team in each case complement one another so that there is a partner in charge of overall strategy, an associate solicitor who deals with the day-to-day running of the case and one or two paralegals. They are all extremely competent and work very well with each other.’

‘David Niven has a really good grasp of tactics and strategy and is very experienced. He is commercially minded and a really good negotiator.’

‘David Niven was instrumental in setting up the group actions practice – he saw that there were many individuals who had smaller claims against solicitors who would not get proper redress on their own and he set up a team to help larger groups. David O’Brien is extremely bright and able to explain difficult concepts clearly.’

‘Nicole Blakey is a star – she is fantastic to work with – very clever and aware of the legal concepts but also approachable and kind – she serves her clients well.’

‘Kamran Rehman has good commercial judgment. He has a strong team under him.’

‘The team has strength in depth across the board with some standout individuals. One of the top firms when it comes to a professional negligence practice.’

‘David O’Brien is a standout performer – excellent on the detail, a very good communicator and at the top of his game.’

‘Penningtons have excellent relationships with us as the client. Our point of contact, Katie Glendinning, is excellent. We are a relatively small school and so having a consistent point of contact helps maintain consistency for us and to build relationships with our legal partner.’

‘Katie Glendinning is exceptional. Her attention to detail is outstanding and she has taken time to understand our school and our context to best give advice that fits us. Katie’s response time allows us to act on situations quickly and I have consistently found her support to be first class.’

‘The team are knowledgeable and able to anticipate and communicate any changes which may affect our business.’

‘Gemma Woodhouse – empathetic, excellent understanding of challenges in independent schools. Clear, decisive, objective. Supports client’s direction of travel but keeps us firmly on the right side.’

‘Gemma Woodhouse is a total star – amazingly accessible, practical and responsive.’

‘Gemma Woodhouse is fantastic. She always has time for us, and provides wise, nuanced answers on any topic we need. I think it is her approachability and genuine desire to understand our specific situation that sets her apart from other legal firms we have worked with.’

‘The Employment team take time to really understand our business, the issues we face and the challenges we need to overcome. As such their advice is then tailored and bespoke and always achieves the desired results. Excellent support team for our in-house HR and Management team.’

‘Gemma Woodhouse is an outstanding business partner. She knows me, my style and my business challenges. As such she goes out of her way to offer a range of solutions all of which will achieve the desired outcome but tailored to my style. Similarly Katie Glendinning has been trained well under Gemma and is also an excellent business partner for myself and my business and I have worked with both individuals across various businesses over the years.’

‘A good team that punches above its perceived weight.’

‘Francis Ho is a classy operator who knows his onions.’

‘They are extremely knowledgeable and embraced technology during the pandemic and lockdowns.’

‘Each lawyer has their own specialism and can be relied upon to provide straightforward advice in their area of expertise, they also very good at utilising those skills on each project.’

‘The team have considerable expertise in construction, land and property development law, particularly in complex contract scenarios including public-private collaboration.’

‘Individual expertise and experience matched with appropriate soft skills and business acumen.’

‘I’ve used London based solicitors before and have been disappointed by the service. Penningtons, however, made me feel at every point like the most important client they had, and certainly not a number.’

‘They were responsive, professional and realistic about what could be achieved and in what timescale. Updates on progress are regular and without the need to request. At all times you feel like they are acting in your best interests.’

‘Easy to work with knowledgeable solicitors.’

‘Penningtons are professional and very responsive and always seem able to help.’

‘I have mostly worked with Andrew Casstles. He is professional, easy to get along with and understands the RP world very well. Always pitching the discussions and advice at the correct level for my team who are relatively new to development to understand and make informed choices.’

‘We consistently get good understandable advice from the team.. They understand our needs and tailor the advice accordingly’

‘The team provides a blanket of support that isn’t just reliant on one individual and as such we get access to support quickly and effectively. We really feel they have our best interests at heart and have 100% trust in their advice and outputs.’

‘The individuals within the team are professional, diligent and appear very happy in their work. They give the impression of a happy and integrated team.’

‘Richard Marshall has excellent legal knowledge and adopts a commercial and pragmatic approach to disputes. Oliver Cooke is also a knowledgeable lawyer, hard-working and adopts a commercial approach to disputes.’

‘Really strong with their offering in sport, particularly employment, commercial and related regulatory/disciplinary disputes.’

‘James Severn is great at arbitrations in sport.’

‘Nick Humphrey has a niche specialism in manager disputes’.

‘Richard Marshall is a  specialist at high-value contract disputes in sport.’

‘Andrew Haywood is pre-eminent about employment disputes in sport.’

‘Richard Marshall is extremely experienced and a very good person to work with.’

‘The Penningtons approach is highly personable combined with exceptionally strong legal advice. The team are hard working, and most transactions tend to be dual partnered, ensuring senior level input is available at all times. Billing rates are extremely competitive. Most of all, they do what it takes to deliver transactions on a timely basis.’

‘Unique combination of an eye for detail, coupled with a sensible level of pragmatism.’

‘Richard Wrigley is able to bring his experience to bear to get to a sensible solution in a good timeframe.’

‘The team are extremely commercial – forward thinking and approachable.Out of the box thinkers who are willing to work very hard for their clients.’

‘Adam McGiveron is always very enthusiastic and positive when working with us and it is a pleasure to work with him and the team.’

‘Very client orientated and commercially astute. Good delegation occurs at all levels. Client communication is very clear and efficient’

‘Kamran Rehman runs a focused, down to earth, happy team that seems to take trouble to understand each client’s needs and to address them appropriately’

‘Prepared to go the extra mile for their clients – very good at imposing and keeping to deadlines!’

‘I’ve worked with Kamran Rehman. Good commercial judgement. He has a strong team under him, and he, and the firm generally are happy to take responsibility’

‘The team is a powerhouse in banking litigation, with a particular expertise in bringing misrepresentation and misselling claims against banks and financial institutions. The expertise spans the depths of the team.’

‘Alex Fox is an impressive combination of charming and clinical. He has a grasp of the legal and factual minutia which is unusual for a partner running such high value and complex litigation. Charlotte Hill is tenacious and intelligent. She runs the litigation from the front but is adept at delegating tasks efficiently and cost-effectively.’

‘Penningtons are a very strong team, from top to bottom. The partners are both legally adept, and strategically-minded. The associates work phenomenally hard. And the paralegals are also excellent. I highly recommend Penningtons for banking litigation.’

‘Alex Fox is an engaging, and engaged, partner: great at the strategy, and also on the detail. He is always happy to make the big calls himself.  Charlotte Hill is a powerhouse senior associate, and surely a partner in waiting. She is a real dynamo, full of energy and strategic vision; a formidable opponent, but a great lawyer to have in your corner.’

‘Penningtons’ employment team is second to none.’

‘Comprehensive legal knowledge, wide-ranging experience and great practical insight.’

‘Nick Humphreys has a wealth of experience dealing with the full range of employment law issues, giving him both the legal knowledge and the practical experience to be a leader in the field.’

‘Great team. I think their emphasis on the employment/regulatory interface is a distinguishing factor.’

‘The team at Penningtons have been amazing, assisting with very unique queries on our employment matters and contracts.’

‘They always deliver a professional and competent service, provided in both a friendly and accessible manner.’

‘Andrew Hayward is a very knowledgeable partner who has a great ability to understand and resolve complex employment issues. I value and trust he is providing the best advice for our business.’

‘Nick Humphries is a first class employment litigator. Nick is responsive, commercial and a delight to work with. Nick doesn’t pull his punches.’

‘The team has a strong insurance practice, at all levels. A distinguishing feature is the very high quality of trainees that the firm attracts. Consequently, most trainees end up having an important role within individual matters and the partners then have a tough time deciding who to retain from among a very strong pool. This is good for clients since having a large number of trainee hours keeps costs down.’

‘Louise High and her team are very very good – sensible, unflappable, responsive to industry and very knowledgeable.’

‘Rhys Clift at PMC has many years of experience in acting for and against insurers in a wide variety of marine and energy insurance risks. He has the ability to see the bigger picture which is of great assistance to his clients.’

‘Rhys Clift has decades of experience in insurance and particularly marine insurance. He has some of the most interesting cases in the market. His technical knowledge and understanding of principles of insurance is second to none, and far superior to that of partners at other comparable firms, in my experience. He is also extremely committed and dedicated to his clients, frequently working around the clock to get the job done.’

‘The key person from my perspective is Rhys Clift. He has enormous experience and is a shrewd and highly competent litigator, a real force to be reckoned with, and a veteran of some huge cases particularly in the marine sector.’

‘The team has a particular strength in education and University work in general. They are fantastically organised and hardworking’.

‘Hillary Aldred is an outstanding lawyer and tactician, knows the law back to front and has an impressive following’.

‘Peter Stockill is a very clear thinker with substantial experience. He is able to identify the key issues and drill in.’

‘Penningtons have real strength in depth. They are incredibly well set up, in terms of people, resources and technology, to handle even the largest and most complex of cases.’

‘An outstanding group of lawyers including Peter Stockhill and Chris Bates. They are extremely thorough, diligent, hard-working and experts in their field.’

‘Peter Stockill provides thorough and timely advice and recommendations with the right blend of legal rigour, strategic advice, and common sense.’

‘Sam Mullender is detailed and determined, and delivers as promised.’

‘Peter Stockill and Jamil Sanaullah have good communication skills and excellent knowledge in their area.’

‘Knowledgeable and pragmatic at managing complex processes and delivering complicated messages in simple form.’

‘Ben Robinson is a stand-out individual; his calm, collected unflappable exterior belies exception client care skills combined with tactical nouse in litigation. He has particular strength in leasehold matters including cladding/ fire safety issues.’

‘Highly commercially aware and technically excellent. The team also has a warm and friendly approach that inspires confidence in individual and corporate clients alike.’

‘Kerra Jelbert – handles matters for blue chip clients with a perfect balance of pragmatism and business sense.’

‘David Masters – very experienced. Thoughtful, good judgement.’

‘The legal team understands their drivers, their processes and even the obstacles they face commercially. Their working relationships with their clients helps Penningtons deliver good outcomes.’

‘Donald Lambert is intelligent, measured and thoughtful. He has the ability to see interesting, viable legal angles that can support his clients’ positions. He is very commercially minded and highly aware of the drivers of his clients.’

‘Laura West is exceptionally diligent and a true litigator. She is prepared to get into the detail of matters and is singularly determined to find points that assist her clients.’

‘The team takes an appropriately commercial approach to dealing with disputes between landlords and tenants. They take the time to understand clients’ specific goals and work to use the law as a tool to assist with achieving them. They are not afraid to deliver difficult advice.’

‘Knowledgeable in the sector, always meet deadlines, and easy to work with.’

‘An understanding of our business and commercial drivers.’

‘Anna Frankum is incredibly knowledgeable but also kind, friendly and supportive.’