Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP > London, England > Firm Profile

‘A very hands-on approach, punching well above its size.’

‘A go-to legal firm that cannot be faulted.’

‘All the partners and associates are pragmatic, commercially aware, and knowledgeable in their particular area. Very strong commercial litigators – they are fighters who get results’

‘Excellent understanding of its client base and the various commercial litigation issues that can arise during cases.’

‘Richard Marshall – a sound leader with vast experience.’

‘John Adams is outstanding. He is excellent, hardworking and very client friendly.’

‘Oliver Cooke – Excellent instincts, client care, and a tenacious litigator who is a fantastic team player.‘

‘Lauren Cormack – up and coming associate who is a pleasure to work with.’

‘PMC have a first-class family department headed by the unique James Stewart. He is their rain maker. They are also notable for the high level of associates they attract who are unbeatable.’

‘I have been very impressed by Anna Worwood and by James Stewart. There are a number of brilliant junior partners as well as real strength and depth across the team of associates. I’m seriously impressed.’

‘This is the best family law team in London. The firm also has a strong private client offering allowing it to draw on other legal disciplines where necessary to serve their divorcing and family team clients.’

‘James Stewart attracts work of the highest calibre. He runs his cases impeccably and has instinctive first-class judgment. He should never be underestimated.’

‘I hugely rate Elizabeth Carson who is calm under fire, extremely intelligent, and has a wonderful manner with her clients.’

‘Amy Fox is also an excellent new young partner having been recently promoted. She has excellent judgment.’

‘James Stewart is a firm favourite. He has a knack for being able to get along with anyone from any walk of life, from any cultural background, any age or gender, whatever the case may be. He is exceptionally good at financial remedies work, particularly cases with an international dimension and always makes sure the best juniors are working with him on his cases.’

‘One of the leading family teams in the country. They are at the vanguard of family law cases, dealing with some of the most cutting-edge cases in the last decade.’

‘Teamwork is excellent and ability to cover during periods of absence almost seamless.’

‘The firm has provided outstanding corporate, commercial and transaction advice to us for over a decade. They are consistently reliable, thoughtful and efficient in their work, whether it’s a small ad-hoc matter or a full-scale deal.’

‘James Went has been our main relationship partner and is an outstanding corporate lawyer. His advice is always clear, timely and helpful, and he is equally comfortable managing complex transactions or niche legal questions.

‘We have recently begun to work with Dominique Sabatini, who is an excellent associate and has done great work in support of several transactional matters.’

‘The team I used has skills in depth and were able to help me in support of a complex M&A. The partner was involved but the people who undertook the daily contact were professional and understood the challenges of such a complex deal.’

‘The main individual was passionate and was always available and there to explain legal complexities that I could understand and execute accordingly.’

‘Experienced, extremely knowledgeable but practical and very user-friendly. We don’t go anywhere else for corporate and commercial work.’

‘James Went is outstandingly able and experienced in a broad range of transactions and sectors. He’s always calm and considered and able to keep an eye on the bigger picture while maintaining a forensic attention to the detail.’

‘Penningtons always offers an exceptional level of service, is flexible in its approach, down to earth and very approachable.’

‘Michael Cole is outstanding, quick to respond and very approachable. He is commercially astute and has taken the time to understand our business and our needs. He always puts you at ease and takes time to explain giving clear guidance and advice. I’ve worked with Michael for many years and he is our trusted lawyer for all employment matters.’

‘Liz Cardy has provided excellent and timely support, is easily accessible and provides high-quality advice to the business.’

‘Liz Cardy is highly committed to her clients. She is pragmatic and solution oriented but also very calm under pressure and empathic to clients at a difficult time. She has excellent attention to detail and is an astute and tenacious negotiator. Liz provided me with excellent support to achieve the outcome I was looking for and combined the team’s talents very well.’

‘A very strong team with in-depth expertise in employment law, a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach at a time that can be very stressful for the client. They are quick to respond and always available for advice. They demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and are tenacious negotiators. Michael Cole and Liz Cardy are superb.’

‘I have requested support from their employment team on a number of occasions and they are so helpful and really understand how to focus their time on the key issues. Michael Cole and Liz Cardy are two of the best lawyers I have had the pleasure to work with in a career of over 25 years in HR.’

‘I am so grateful to Liz Cardy. She is highly knowledgeable, going above and beyond. Liz acted as an invaluable ally, especially when business relationships turned incredibly sour. Liz offered incredible support to both the company and me personally. She supported and advised on a number of matters including employment contracts, dismissal, theft of company property and IP and settlement agreements. Liz settled the matter swiftly and with huge support, providing the best possible outcome.’

‘Excellent support and advice from start to finish. The case they were advising me on was very complex and emotionally painful, and they took all the stress off of me and I had absolute confidence that they were able to negotiate and deliver in every area.’

‘We have been working with the employment team for a few years now and feel that they are an extension of our own team. Their understanding of our business and support with any legal updates has been crucial for the growth and development of our business.’

‘Eugene Wojciechowski has provided advice on some overseas workers – he has liaised with legal advisers in several countries meaning we had a “one stop shop” for our legal advice which was much appreciated. His advice was practical and balanced, enabling us to navigate a complex situation.’

‘They understand our sector and give you clear direction on what you should do. Gemma Woodhouse is a stand-out partner who is always there when you need her.’

‘It’s always been a pleasure to deal with Victoria Spires. She has always provided us with sound, pragmatic advice. Victoria understands the business needs which allows us to make confident decisions.’

‘Katie Glendinning provides practical and sensible advice without any fuss. She is quick to respond and her understanding of the duties of Court appointed Deputies when acting as employer for vulnerable individuals is second to none.’

‘The team in my experience give solid, pragmatic, and balanced advice, coming from a well-informed and commercially-savvy viewpoint. They are always swift and conscientious in their work, and have my complete faith.’

‘At the mild risk of being positively effusive (or effusively positive) I simply cannot give sufficient praise in respect of Gemma Woodhouse. I have worked with many solicitors in my career, and she is utterly superb. Every compliment I could make in respect of the excellent team at PMC, could easily be multiplied when applied to Gemma. A safer, more pragmatic pair of legal hands you will not find.’

‘I have worked directly with Katie Glendinnig with a particularly tricky employee relations issue. She has been responsive, supportive and with great knowledge of the law, pragmatic whilst maintaining our organisational integrity. She is a pleasure to work with, she understands our desired outcome and guides us to that in the most effective way.’

‘They are really excellent. They have real strength in depth; they treat every cases with the thoroughness and skill it deserves.’

‘Alison Johnson is a star. She is very dedicated – she shows tremendous effort and skill to achieve excellent outcomes for her clients.

‘Alison Appelboam-Meadows is highly accomplished. She brings wisdom and a steely calm-headedness to her cases.’

‘It’s a joined up team so everyone plays their part If solicitor dealing with my case was away it would be fully handed over.’

‘The team are excellent at advising through the legal process. Regular updates on progress given with clear advice.’

‘Stephanie Code has very good judgment and is exceptionally thorough in handling her cases. She develops a great rapport with clients and barristers.’

‘Philippa Luscombe is not only approachable and delightful but has a national reputation in dealing with complex brain and spinal injury and fatal accident claims. Andrew Clayton, also in the Guildford office, is switched on and down-to-earth.’

‘A diverse team who show a high level of empathy whilst clearly knowing their subject very well.’

‘Philippa Luscombe is outstanding and the go-to person for complex and challenging cases where catastrophic injuries have been sustained. She has excellent powers of analysis and sound judgement. She gives careful consideration to her cases and ensures her clients are kept informed at all key stages.’

‘ They are very professional and are focused on getting the right outcome.’

‘Accessible and approachable.’

‘Kind and approachable – client centred.’

‘Veronica Gilmour is fantastic. She makes complex matters simply with a combination of brilliant legal knowledge and tactical acumen. Her bedside manner is second to none. She is always accessible and makes clients feel supported and at ease. Arjun Sreedaran is an associate of note within the team. He is friendly, approachable and compassionate. His cases are well-prepared and well-pitched. Beth Bell is extremely bright and very capable. She gives clear and firm advice and has superb judgment.’

‘Veronica Gilmour is a stellar lawyer and has brilliant leadership skills. Her team have the utmost respect for her and their brilliant working relationship shines through. Rachel Donald is very competent and delightful to work with, which makes settling cases easier for all parties.’

‘One of the leading teams in Surrey. Plenty of depth & strength in all areas of family law. Personable lawyers to deal with, with constructive solutions to cases. The team has grown and gone from strength to strength under Veronica Gilmour’s leadership.’

‘Rachel Donald is an excellent lawyer, pragmatic, issue focused and very good client care and interaction. She is very approachable with a very good associate Bethan Carr. Veronica Gilmour is calm, reassuring but has a firm eye on the detail. Sarah Duckworth has the ability to manage an increasingly anxious client whilst remaining sharply focused on the key issues in the case, being able to manage expectations and encourage clients to see the wood from the trees.’

‘Laura Hughes is an exceptional lawyer with a great attention to detail. Her calm and friendly manner is reassuring and puts clients at ease as they feel that they are in safe hands.’

‘Emma Willing is a superb addition to the team. She is a class act. Excellent commercial awareness. An oracle when it comes to anything related to surrogacy. Bethan Carr is one of the country’s leading modern family lawyers. Her knowledge of all international adoption and surrogacy is second to none. She is always able to find creative solutions. She operates at partner level.’

‘Veronica Gilmour is excellent, clever, experienced, conscientious and pragmatic, the perfect combination! Clients rightly trust her implicitly and it is reassuring that they will always have been given the right advice before the case reaches counsel. It is a pleasure to work with Veronica and I regularly recommend her.’

‘As a current client of Penningtons, I am incredibly impressed by the unique and exceptional service they provide. This practice stands out from other firms in their extensive expertise in family law, their incredibly talented team, and their unwavering commitment to their client’s needs. Potential clients can comfortably rely on their understanding of the complexities of family law and their ability to handle even the most challenging cases with professionalism and empathy.’

‘The team offers professionalism and knowledge. They have expertise in the areas of probate and empathy during what can be a very difficult time for the client. They maintained high levels of communication throughout, were always good at explaining in detail any complicated matters and were willing to adapt their practices to support my needs.’

‘Liz Cardy demonstrates empathy, professionalism, pragmatism and expertise. Hannah Gearey shows professionalism. Olivia Hodgson pays attention to detail and is professional and empathetic.’

‘Elizabeth Nicholas has excellent knowledge of trust law. She is innovative where problems arise and extremely practical. She shows patience and care with difficult issues and is quick to point out any potential problems that could arise. She makes clients feel that their concerns are safe in her hands and that all aspects of their matters are being considered. Elizabeth is highly recommended.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable and up to date with all new regulations, giving us the right advice to suit our circumstances. The team covered all the diversity needed and their response was quick and efficient.’

‘Pennington Manches Cooper are a go-to firm in the region for private client work. The team are very capable and are definitely my first port of call outside of London. My experience suggests real strength in depth and no weak links in the team.’

‘Cecelia Ward, supported by Vanessa Riley, has been acting on a complex estate of which I am executor. The complexity of the matter does not phase them. The team has a full grasp of the detail, is able to advise on all aspects with some very knotty problems and provide good value advice to the family.’

‘High responsiveness to client needs, combined with high proficiency in dealing with them. Cecelia Ward and her team are assisting me. The list of Cecelia’s skills and attributes would be long and that of her shortcomings, empty.’

‘The best private client department outside London. They have the depth and breadth of experience of a big firm but the flexibility and informality of a small one. It is a winning combination. Elizabeth Nicholas is the best young partner with whom I’ve worked in the last year. Her expertise and strategic vision is unrivalled. The availability, understanding, flexibility of Elizabeth to deal with our case stood out. Any client is lucky to have Elizabeth on their side.’

‘Friendly, knowledgeable, patient and efficient.’

‘The commercial property team at Penningtons are a dynamic, hardworking and insightful team that provide real value through a broad knowledgebase and a keen understanding of our business and what we want to achieve in any given scenario. Response times and communication is exceptional across the team and I truly feel valued as a client.’

‘Mike Busby and Sam Davies are lawyers that stand out. I’ve worked with both Sam and Mike for 6 years and they both consistently provide a service beyond expectation. Both are very keen to understand what we want to achieve and take the time to understand the role of any given matter and how this plays into the bigger picture of our business. Their knowledge, communication, advice and turnaround times provide me with confidence as a client.’

‘During the past few months members of the commercial property team in Guildford have helped our companies with the sale of an office building and some land associated with an industrial property. The advice and support we have received has been excellent and timely, as indeed it has been for each of the years that we have been a client. The team clearly has a great depth of experience. Every speciality we have needed has been well covered.’

‘During this past year I have once again had good reason to be extremely grateful to Mike Busby and Jamie Lynch. Both have been absolutely excellent and consistently so. Mike Busby particularly is clearly hugely experienced, commercially aware and despite, no doubt, being exceptionally busy, he is always abreast of matters. His timely advice and proactive interventions have been vital on a number of occasions. Likewise, Jamie Lynch is highly competent and an excellent communicator. Both are extremely hardworking and have provided a superb service.’

‘They offer legal excellence, the ability to act as part of the internal legal team and brilliantly clever lawyers that are still human.’

‘Sam Davies has been an essential part of our team over the past few years. I don’t know how we would have coped without him. He is exceptional. A great lawyer for our transactions, who is always quick to help and genuinely interested in our business.’

‘They give good advice, explain the legal jargon well. They work to a good schedule, and it is never our company/solicitors that the other side are waiting for. They are not afraid to chase things up. Mike Busby and Nellie van der Lande are the lawyers that we worked with.’

‘The team is extremely dedicated and professional; they always provide firm and thorough updates allowing us to do our jobs better and forecast efficiently.’

‘They are all extremely knowledgeable and helpful- I couldn’t ask to work with a better group of solicitors.’

‘Laura McCann is fantastic and is such an asset.’

‘I am so pleased we changed our previous solicitors to Penningtons, the team are experienced in dealing with the property sales we work on, and will attend team meetings weekly to discuss sales cases, and agree action points the team need to work on to achieve completion within the agreed timelines.’

‘I deal with Laura McCann, Linda Storey and Catherine Bradshaw, who easily understand my requests, and deal with them efficiently, keeping me updated on progress.’

‘Easy to contact. Happy to take time to explain possible courses of action and potential outcomes of different alternatives.’

‘Excellent Team.’

‘Penningtons have a very unique value proposition, delivering a world class legal services to SMB’s and startups – I highly recommend Oliver Kidd and his Team.’

‘The team is excellent, very responsive and their attention to detail is impressive.’

‘We work with Michaela Britton mostly on M&A matters. She is an excellent professional and I really like working with her. She tackles complex matters with ease and can address difficult and pressing situations with composure and effectively and efficiently sort out things.’

‘We work with Joanne Vengadesan on various matters, and I would like to praise her professionalism and work ethic.’

‘The team are very experienced and provide good and timely advice. They also have the ability to be commercial when required.’

‘They are very responsive and have great technical knowledge.’

‘Speed, availability, wide legal knowledge, pragmatism.’

‘The team is very diverse with a lot of experience.’

‘George Mingay makes himself available to educate and impart his knowledge. He is very experienced in commodity disputes and arbitration, and is always available.’

‘Availability and approachability are key selling points of Penningtons, with George Mingay as a standout example.’

‘Experience of knowledge of the arbitration process and sugar arbitrations in particular.’

‘Anthea Christie has been stand out to me. Her communication has been excellent and her attention to detail is second to none.’

‘The interaction I had with Penningtons was a very positive one from the outset, the team was amazing.’

‘Gemma Faulkner is truly an exceptional individual she always made herself available and made sure I fully understood the legal jargon.’

‘Assiduous, thought leaders who are masters at running group and large scale litigation.’

 ‘I have been very impressed by Saima Sarwar; she is so easy to work with and meticulous in her approach.’

‘Binder is vastly experienced and knowledgeable, but wears it lightly with a good sense of humour.’

 ‘Clare Walsh is very knowledgeable on the law but very practical in her advice. And very hard working.’

‘Great union-side employment team, covering the full range of employment issues including pensions and employment crossover.’

‘Their advice was accurate, helpful and timely. We had a time deadline, and with their cooperation were able to meet the target time.’

‘They are approachable. No question is too small or too foolish. All of our queries have been answered thoroughly. Advice has been accurate.‘

‘Excellent service from start to finish. The whole team are very professional. I highly recommend them. They have been very punctual with appointments and prompt in their communications. Great service, fast, efficient and great value.’

‘They understood my requirements immediately and provided the required advice and accompanying documentation within a pressured timeline and for a reasonable fee. Highly recommended.’

‘Committed, responsive, practical, and judicious and persistent in the follow-up of applications with urgency considerations where appropriate.‘

‘Pat Saini, partner & head of immigration, is an expert at navigating the immigration process with the Home Office and other relevant ministries. She is knowledgeable and highly responsive to the needs of clients. Moreover, she delegates tasks effectively to subordinates to achieve the desired results in a timely manner.’

‘Pennington Manches Cooper LLP was easy to work with, and I always received necessary support.’

‘Pat Saini is a great leader with good judgment, and who responds swiftly and well to urgent situations.’

‘The diligence and absolute professionalism and compassion shown to me by Louise Taylor has been first class. I have found her incredibly approachable and supportive, going the extra mile when needed, and her attention to detail is second to none. I would wholly recommend Louise to anyone within the public or private sector requiring expert representation with complete discretion and the highest of standards.’

‘The team were very knowledgeable and kept me updated. The customer service skills were excellent.’

‘Sophie Bullimore is an excellent associate, very dedicated to her work and clients, whose knowledge and experience belies her PQE.’

‘Tristan Hallam is a stand-out personal injury solicitor of huge experience. He brings an exceptional level of sound practical judgement to the handling of claims.’

‘Warren Collins is an incredible lawyer with an amazing ability to secure fantastic results for his clients. He works tirelessly throughout day and night on cases. Much admired in the sector for his thoroughness, capability, wisdom and experience, he will never let a client down. He works sensibly and collaboratively with counsel and is fearless. His opponents understand his ability and respect him hugely.’

‘Tristan Hallam has an exceptional depth of knowledge, particularly in relation to the legal principles governing claims for psychiatric injury. He manages his team with a quiet authority that allows others to thrive.’

‘Louise Taylor is a confident, capable associate. She is unafraid to advocate for her clients’ interests, even in a room of longer-serving lawyers. Louise is hard-working, intelligent and kind.’

‘Sophie Bullimore is a smart, dedicated associate. The quality of her work is exceptional. Her client care is kind and effective.’

‘PMC are long-standing experts in this field and, although they have a London office, offer the option of regional charging rates with their Basingstoke office. Michael Cash is widely regarded as a leader in this field. Michael has an in-depth knowledge of this area of the law and a calm, considered temperament that is reassuring to any client’.

‘The best out of London team bar none. A delight to work with and highly efficient in delivering a product that few if any can match. Michael Cash – remains outstanding. Head and shoulders above most rivals. A keen strategic brain and always available’.

‘Sarah Arnold is the team’s standout performer and key to its future success.’

‘Very accessible and clearly on top of their subject area. Sarah Arnold – consummate professional with a perfect mix of legal acumen and commercial savvy’.

‘The star of the team is Sarah Lee. She is supremely technical and knows her stuff, but doesn’t lose sight of the commercial realities of a matter. She is unshakable in the face of tough and complex litigation and cares deeply for her clients going above and beyond’. 

‘Sarah Lee has been exceptional in every way in that she is clear decisive and yet willing to listen and take into consideration the needs and concerns of the clients. This willingness to serve and deliver runs throughout the company’.

‘A powerful team in their own right, but set in an extremely supportive and capable firm, with the ability to draw on the very highest capability in associated areas’.

‘Michael is probably the leading contentious trust and estate solicitor in the country, with a very strong record both in both onshore and offshore disputes. Sarah Lee is as sharp as she is energetic. She delights her clients while terrifying her opponents. Andrew Bird is one to watch for the future’.

‘Daniel Toop is very forward-thinking practitioner with a keen eye for detail. Very calm and methodical in his approach when dealing with more complex matters. Julie Burton is a very experienced CoP practitioner. She has extensive skill and knowledge in this area of law’.

‘Daniel Toop is calm and reflective with a sharp legal mind and a pragmatic approach. Julie Burton is a leading practitioner in the field who wields gravitas when needed. Rachel Taylor is a very capable solicitor. Grace Serwanga is a positive addition to the growing team’.

‘The team are a pleasure to deal with. They are communicative, organised and very responsive. James Berry is very motivated and friendly’.

‘Rachel Taylor is approachable, personable, and professional. She makes herself available at short notice even on her non-working day, if necessary. She is very responsive to queries and her advice on matters is always clear’.

‘Daniel Toop has been brilliant, always explaining things. Good advice when asked, very efficient and understanding. Julie Burton has been brilliant too. I know we are in good hands with Julie Burton and Daniel Toop. Excellent service’.

‘Julie Burton is part of a formidable team along with fellow partner Daniel Toop ably backed up by senior associates Rachel Taylor, James Berry and Grace Serwanga. You will be hard pressed to find a more knowledgeable team of partners and senior associates in this practice area’.

‘Penningtons LLP is a large firm with particular expertise in Court of Protection work. They have an excellent team, with real strength in depth which makes them an obvious choice for high value settlements. They are flexible in their approach and determined to secure the best quality of life for the clients that they support’.

‘They are a very friendly yet professional team and are keen to ensure everything they do is centred fully around the client and in their best interests’.

‘Penningtons have a solid team with decades of travel law experience and a strong reputation.’

‘Mark Lee has vast experience in dealing with travel law matters and Joanne Wylie is fantastic too.’

‘Hilary Aldred is excellent, knowledgeable, pragmatic, decisive and always offers quality advice.’

‘Charissa Upton is very knowledgeable and has a very commercial approach.’

‘This practice is super efficient.’

‘Charissa Upton is excellent; responsive, indefatigable, innovative and supportive.’

‘The personal service – you deal with one person and you can build up a working relationship with them. They get to know your organisation which saves time and their strengths are their communication skills and supportiveness.’

‘Sophie Whitbread understands how our business works.’

‘The team at Penningtons is very knowledgeable, approachable and commercially pragmatic.’

‘Sophie Whitbread is a friendly, knowledgeable and authoritative professional. She has offered considered and valuable advice to our business in key matters.’

‘An incredibly hard-working team, creative with their legal arguments and unflappable under pressure. They are one of the top firms working in public sector work.’

‘Hilary Aldred is the go-to solicitor on the intersection between public sector work, employment law, and education law. She knows everything there is to know in this area. Sophie Whitbread – a rising star. Hardworking with terrific judgement.’

‘Excellent quality of legal advice. Pragmatic and succinct approach, which keeps the firm excellent value for money.’

‘Sophie Whitbread – very logical, succinct and pragmatic advice. Very calm and clear with the internal client. Excellent value for money.’

‘I want a diligent, commercially minded, responsive and proactive solicitor and that is what I get from my contact at Penningtons Cambridge.’

‘Giorgia Clements is very diligent, efficient, commercially minded and clear in her advice . She understands the assets she works on and how we need to draft the leases to make them commercial for both landlord and tenant so parties achieve their aims in a timely manner.’

‘Excellent support for clients. Clear advice, not just information dissemination. Good response times.’

‘Giorgia Clements makes very good assessments of risk. Practical solutions offered from a position of deep knowledge of property law.’

‘Penningtons are a standout organisation. I say this having been involved in a number of commercial property transactions with them over the years and just witnessing their professionalism and knowledge when up against the opposition.’

‘Knowledgeable, engaging, focused and experienced, Giorgia Clements really stands out.’

‘The firm and team has a longstanding relationship with our company and also with me as an individual. They offer high level advice and heavyweight partners with good value compared to some other firms.’

‘David Kendall and Hannah McIlwraith stand out as two individuals we have worked with who stand out. Their positive and professional approach helps to break down complex or difficult situations into manageable pieces that a layman like me can understand. They have long working knowledge with key individuals in our company and the company itself.’

‘The team offers friendliness, a willingness to help with anything and great legal knowledge.’

‘David Kendall is my go-to person, not just for corporate advice but every time I need a sounding board for anything. He’s incredibly supportive and shows a genuine interest in our business and our future plans. When he’s working with us, he acts and feels as though he’s part of our company.’

‘Penningtons is local and also has an international reach. They have had a presence in Surrey where we are headquartered and those local roots are important to us as we care about the local business environment, and also value the ability to meet face-to-face where necessary. The reach they have both within the firm, with presence in London and across the UK, has allowed them to tap into other expertise elsewhere in the firm if that hasn’t been immediately available. We have likewise benefited from the international connections for help with specific matters in other countries including employment and contracts with teams overseas.’

‘Our principal point of contact in the company has always been Simon Bickerdike and his involvement with our company since founding has been incredibly useful to maintain continuity and allow for a speedy and accurate response to matters. Over the last few years, our day to day involvement has been with Oliver Kidd. He had shown understanding of our sector and an ability to learn quickly.’

‘They have extensive knowledge of employment, personal injury, clinical negligence, pensions, and regulatory work. The practice has adapted to post-covid technology changes and offers both face to face and virtual meetings.’

‘The partners at the firm have thorough expertise of their fields, they always provide immediate updates should things change.’

‘The firm’s practice is very strong in the mid-size direct lending market.’

‘John Chater is very professional and responsive.’

‘A combination of broad expertise and technical specialism, alongside good local presence and active involvement in the local market.’

‘Commercial approach and willingness to respond quickly and positively to urgent queries. Supported by a very customer centric and approachable team.’

‘Definitely a personal approach. They look beyond just the legals to actually understand what you are trying to achieve. Can trust that they’ll get the job done and done well.’

‘John Chater is our main point of contact. Straight talking and easy to work with, he’s become a trusted adviser.’

‘They have a breadth and depth of charity expertise.’

‘What makes them standout is the hands-on attitude of the solicitors and their ability to explain legislation and legal discourse.’

‘Penningtons Manches have an exceptional understanding of our business which has been gained by actively engaging with us as a client. This has ensured a truly collaborative way of working.’

‘Excellent quality of legal advice. Pragmatic and succinct approach.’

‘Highly responsive, client-focused, and efficient. Excellent at delivering focussed solutions to fit the scale of the issues and appropriate budgets.’

‘Daff Richardson combines being the soul of discretion with giving clear, concise pragmatic advice.’

‘Highly responsive and client focused. Experts in their field who show wide industry knowledge.’

‘Sam Rose is a truly outstanding lawyer who we instruct on a repeat basis because of her wide knowledge, breadth of experience, responsiveness, excellent client care and sound judgment. Sam has proved a very safe pair of hands for the most complex and sensitive cases.’

‘An incredibly hard-working team, creative with their legal arguments and unflappable under pressure. They are one of the top firms working in the public sector.’

‘Hilary Aldred is the go-to solicitor on the intersection between public sector law, employment law and education law. She knows everything there is to know in this area.’

‘Sophie Whitbread is a star. Hard working with terrific judgment.’

‘The firm has an outstanding range of expertise together with a significant depth of available resources. In particular there is an ease of communication and ability to establish effective personal working relationships. The range of expertise has proved invaluable in identifying and covering new related issues.’

‘The property litigation team are a dynamic, hard-working and insightful team that provide real value to each instruction through a broad knowledgebase and a keen understanding of our business and what we want to achieve in any given scenario. Response times and communication is exceptional across the team and I truly feel valued as a client.’

‘I’ve worked on instructions with both John Morrison and Amy Evans for several years and they both consistently provide a service beyond expectation. Both are very keen to understand what we want to achieve and take the time to understand the role of any given instruction and how this plays into the bigger picture of our business.’

‘Their knowledge, communication, advice and turnaround times provide me with confidence as a client.’

‘John Morrison is a superb litigator and a great team player – every case I have worked on with him has been superbly prepared.’

‘John Morrison is a supremely capable property litigator. Like clients – and unlike some opponents – he sees litigation as a means to an end and works hard to bring cases to a businesslike conclusion. He is just the solicitor to go to if you are a landowner in a tight spot.’

‘John Morrison is fantastic, and Amy Evans is brilliantly commercial and hugely popular with clients.’

‘Amy Evans is our main contact. Amy is responsive and is happy to answer the smallest enquiries. Nothing is too much trouble for her.’

‘Their services were professional and efficient. I could rely on their services.’

‘Excellent legal knowledge, very commercially aware, and a good understanding of the issues.’

‘Expertise in depth and easy to deal with at all levels of customer knowledge.’

‘Penningtons Manches Cooper’s team is very responsive and experienced. The firm has a holistic approach and can provide a good perspective on the dispute as well as recommended actions.’

‘Daniel Berry is very responsive and a good negotiator, we trust his knowledge.’

‘Chris Shelley is extremely reliable.’

‘Chris Shelley is consistently excellent with his advice and always brings a commercial perspective.’

‘Joanne Vengadesan is my main contact and is exceptional in the support she gives our business and to me in my position as CFO. Joanne is intuitive, responsive, practical as well as being easy to deal with, positive in approach and totally professional’.

‘The team have a holistic approach to giving advice and providing support. They have a strategic and empathetic approach to problem solving.’

‘Ruby Dinsmore has real expertise and depth of experience, with a commitment to getting the right outcome for her client.’

‘Sarah Mant is prompt and provides incredibly useful and detailed responses.’ 

‘Hester Jewitt was proactive and professional.’

‘Tom Walker is very knowledgeable, proactive and effective.’ 

‘Andrew Haywood stood out as extremely compassionate, yet knowledgeable and very communicative.’

‘Ruby Dinsmore I thought was outstanding – she was a force to be reckoned with, yet personable and empathetic at the same time.’

‘Strong and extensive expertise in the products we require. Knowledgeable and approachable practice with an ability to respond within the time frame we need.’

‘Always frank and concise with honest and straightforward comments. Grant Eldred has always given sensible and practical advice.’

‘Excellent level of engagement’

‘Grant Eldred is very reactive, well listens to and understands the needs – he is brief and clear in his advice and has strategic thinking.’

‘Penningtons provided trade finance legal advice to us. Despite it being a sizeable transaction, the team under the guidance of Grant Eldred supported us in a timely, competent and professional way.’

‘Grant Eldred – who was always very hands on and directly to the point – and Ellis van der Vos managed our position in the negotiations very well and we achieved what we wanted. Both did fast returns of the documents and gave good summaries of what our position was and what we could achieve.’

‘A small but very efficient and committed team who are delightful to work for.’

‘Specialists in the field of clinical negligence. Always well prepared and detailed in their instructions.’

‘Lyndsey Banthorpe is exceptional, incredibly hard working, great understanding of the key issues, kind and caring with clients, and very good at handling experts.’ 

‘Rosa Shand is knowledgeable, well prepared and has a great manner with experts and clients.’

‘Penningtons can always be trusted to provide high quality briefs, excellently prepared and with the client’s needs firmly in mind. They are a pleasure to work with.’

‘Rosie Nelson is a standout individual who invests time and effort into every case, to make sure no stone is unturned in getting the best result for her clients. I would recommend her to anyone.’

‘Penningtons handle their cases with the utmost care and diligence.’

‘Rosie Nelson is a superb solicitor. Has an ability far beyond her level of experience. She is an extremely thoughtful and safe pair of hands. Lyndsey Banthorpe is also superb. She does not leave a stone unturned when investigating and preparing a case. She does not shy away from the tough tasks. John Kyriacou brings a level of experience to the work that must be almost unmatched in the field.’

‘The best private client non-contentious team outside London, with a very strong London presence to compliment their offering. They are a pleasure to work with, combining responsiveness, technical ability, and charm in spades. They have a good client base who return to them and recommend them widely’.

‘Elizabeth Nicholas is a superlative private client partner who has everything that it takes to deliver first rate advice and to look after all her clients’ interests’.

‘James d’Aquino is an old school private client partner with charm, dedication and technical ability’.

‘The team offer experience with both UK clients and international clients.’

‘My dealings with Ryan Myint have been excellent. He is very experienced at dealing with complex issues and is willing to provide guidance to other professionals’.

‘Claire Archer is a fantastic lawyer, and leads by example. She cares deeply about her clients and colleagues.’

‘James d’Aquino is ferociously intelligent. He cannot be stumped on international issues. At the same time he appreciates the need for real world advice to help clients.’

‘Penningtons has a long history of giving trusted advice in this area.’

‘Penningtons Manches Cooper has a very strong education legal teams. They advise on and fight complex and cutting-edge cases and have unparalleled experience in this field. There is quality in their most junior associates right up to their leading partners.’

‘Hilary Aldred is one of the leading lights in education law nationally. She knows everything there is to know and has a wealth of experience to draw on.

Sophie Whitbread is a terrific and hardworking lawyer with excellent judgment and negotiation skills.’

‘In depth knowledge and expertise in dealing with educational institutions and knowledge around policymaking is a big strength of the organisation.’

‘The team offer pragmatic advice, taking into account risk versus reward. They get to know your business and what works for you.’

‘Highly responsive, deeply knowledgeable, commercial and client-need focussed.’

‘Very high recommendation for Sam Rose. She’s very well-informed on Education Issues in HEIs, highly practical, and a pleasure to deal with.’

‘The education team is of genuine exceptional quality.’

‘Gemma Woodhouse is a class act. Excellent knowledge of the law, great with clients, and a wonderful crossover understanding of education/employment/safeguarding. Would unreservedly recommend.’

‘Unique ability to cover both education and employment law, so a stand-out firm for school clients. Really strong team.’

‘Katie Glendinning is our primary point of contact with Penningtons, and she is exceptional. Katie is timely with her responses, which are always thorough and detailed, providing specific support and guidance. Katie’s ability to provide quick support as well as work through complex matters is impressive. At the heart of Katie’s high quality is her willingness to understand us and the core values we operate within. Katie is able to then ground her advice both in terms of the legal framework we operate in, but also within the values we hold important to us. Alongside this, she has a highly personal approach that makes you feel very valued as a client.’

‘Penningtons have been superb legal partners for us. The breadth and depth of their expertise is extensive, and we have had numerous positive reports from our members. Not only do they give excellent advice, they also take the time to understand our members and fully appreciate their needs.’

‘Good and through understanding of independent schools, leading to clear, practical advice.’

‘Gemma Woodhouse is a creative thinker and gives good, pragmatic advice. I value Gemma’s honesty, clear guidance, and being able to engage with different people in my organisation.’

‘Gemma Woodhouse was outstanding, very responsive in a difficult situation, and technically very strong.’

‘Penningtons is a leading claimant firm for media and data protection matters, with a good depth of solicitors and know-how in bringing claims in this sector. They are an impressive group.’

‘Jeremy Clarke-Williams and Adele Ashton are both seasoned media professionals with top notch judgment.’

‘Adele Ashton is a standout person and our main contact there. Very accessible, knowledgeable and down to earth.’

‘Jeremy Clarke-Williams and his team have extensive experience and expertise in all aspects of media law, and they are easy to deal with.’

‘Jeremy Clarke-Williams and Adele Ashton are both technically very good, and as individuals, they are both likeable and helpful.’

‘Adele Ashton – superb lawyer and gives clients expert knowledge and advice. Able to consider and deploy the wider issues in a case that will assist in settlement and best resolving the client’s ultimate aims.’

‘Jeremy Clarke-Williams – a doyen in the field of media law and widely respected by all. Huge experience which he puts to great use.’

‘Vast experience of shipping associated with a dedication to their clients and a pragmatic commercial attitude.’

‘The solicitors at the firm are considered part of the client’s team.’

‘Alex McIntosh has been really great at providing concise advice despite the complex nature of the problem we were facing. His solutions are practical and commercially appropriate, and he is quick to pivot if/when we need to change approach.’

‘A stellar team with exceptional judgment and hard-hitting cases. They are hardworking, strategic, and highly commercial. They understand the needs of their clients well.’

‘Hilary Aldred is the go-to solicitor on the intersection between charities, employment, public, and education law. She knows everything there is to know in this area. Sophie Whitbread is hardworking, with terrific judgment.’

‘If the main contact is not available, then I’m always given an alternative who is up to speed with the actions ahead of time. Billing is always accurate and sent in a timely manner.’

‘Sophie Whitbread understands how our business works, which is really unique.’

‘Extremely knowledgeable and competent regarding GDPR, and fully aware of the practical challenges for a small not-for-profit. Resourceful in finding practicable solutions for the client.’

‘Very friendly and understanding. Lots of patience for our situation and challenges.’

‘Offers knowledge, experience and practical advice on structuring, documenting, and negotiating international licence agreements to achieve the best outcome for their clients.’

‘Rachel Bradley is very knowledgeable, quick to respond and always gives sound commercial advice when advising on international licence agreements and business issues.’

‘Good honest, personable, straight forward clear communicating individuals who are well versed in their field. Strong depth of knowledge and wide-ranging skill set within the team.’

‘Andrea Nicolls is a logical, methodical, calm problem solver who works hard on the solution. Excellent depth of experience. Excellent communication skills, works to find alternatives and a solution rather than create a problem. Responsive and approachable with an easy manner. Honest with clients and manages expectations well. Strong communicator.’

‘Penningtons Manches Cooper as a whole is superb and a the best property litigation firm in the area.’

‘Andrea Nicholls is absolutely fantastic, commercial and really talented. Amy Evans is also a brilliant solicitor and client manager.’

‘Friendly and great at what they do.’

‘They have some really strong lawyers, particularly for a firm outside of the major cities. They are essentially offering London quality services.’

‘Charlie Shillito has pedigree, but also an excellent understand of how defendant professional indemnity firms operate. He is also plainly very clever, engages with the details and merits of the case, and has sound judgement.’

‘The team are a formidable legal force that are knowledgeable, flexible, commercial and adaptable. They use the latest technology to make life easier on clients and to reduce costs. They have real depth in their team.’

‘Penningtons deliver magic circle quality legal advice at a competitive price, and without the egos!’

‘Responsiveness, easy to work with and no frills.’

‘Penningtons Manches Cooper is very professional and efficient. Members of the practice have varied knowledge and experience in different fields which is always very useful.’

‘Charlie Shillito has been working very hard to protect us both commercially and privately. He has been efficient, knowledgeable and helpful.’

‘They are not afraid to go and get advice from other professionals as needed and listen to the advice. The team work well together and all contribute. If someone is away there is always someone within the team to talk to who has been assigned to the case.’

‘Rebecca Andrews-Walker is approachable and engaged, and Matthew Letts is a walking encyclopaedia who is in the detail of every case.’

‘They have been exceptional throughout with communication. The team are absolutely brilliant in recovering debts. All credit to this team.’

‘I would like to personally thank Rebecca Andrews-Walker and Matthew Letts who have been brilliant with helping us navigate through crises. Their advice has been amazing and they work tirelessly to make sure our company is on the right path.’

‘The team are passionate about their clients and work collaboratively to seek resolutions. They have the technical expertise and apply a pragmatic approach which makes them a real pleasure to work with.’

‘Rebecca Andrews-Walker lives and breathes the law and thrives on a challenge to use her skill and knowledge of her subject, whilst seeking to explore commercial solutions. As a client you feel she has your absolute best interests at the forefront of her mind and approaches each case with passion and energy.’

‘Approachable, knowledgeable, and fun to work with.’

‘The Penningtons team is vastly experienced in the small-mid cap space and provide a high quality service at a reasonable rate.’

‘Seb Orton is greatly experienced in acting for small-mid cap PLCs and investment banks. He provides excellent, pragmatic advice and expertise and has a very calm approach. He has a great ability to quickly understand any challenges and find straightforward solutions without overcomplicating matters.’

‘It is an excellent team that is always goes the extra mile for the client.’

‘Calm and composed advice and deep experience in the niche of academic spinouts.’

‘James Went and Dominique Sabatini are stand-out. Both individuals are extremely quick to respond, above and beyond the communication expectations of other legal professionals, and always calm and considered in their view.’

‘James Went – highly responsive and attuned to client needs.’

‘Will Axtell – very flexible and pragmatic.’

‘Dedicated and hard-working team. They bring energy and dedication to a case as well as being excellent lawyers.’

‘Solid team with good experience of acting for claimants in this sector.’

‘Kamran Rehman works hard to keep clients happy (very happy to push barristers to deal with papers!)’

‘The Penningtons banking team is a force to be reckoned with, and there isn’t a weak spot in the team: partners are engaged and hard-working, and the associates work incredibly hard.’

‘Charlotte Hill has deservedly just been elevated to the partnership, and is a real force of nature.’

‘At associate level, Bronagh Adams is deserving of special mention: hard-working and delightful to deal with.’

‘David Niven directs overall strategy in a commercial way, leaving the detailed day-to-day conduct to his very competent and diligent team.’

‘The team is extremely pleasant to deal with, and extremely well informed. They are accessible. When they delegate to associates and others, they are well-chosen and extremely good quality.’

‘An excellent team that knows what it’s doing and does it well.’

The team is very experienced, trustworthy, and very capable in managing complex group actions.’

‘Extremely experienced team – probably one of the best in for group litigation. Very capable and committed to getting the best results for clients.’

‘David Niven is extremely effective and knowledgeable’

‘Nicole Blakey is extremely approachable and a good problem solver.’

‘David O’Brien is committed and leaves no stone unturned.’

‘The real strengths of this team are that they know their areas inside and out and go the extra mile to make sure clients are happy.’

‘John Doherty is a lovely chap, and very good with clients.’

‘John Dogherty – head of the practice with extensive experience and practical approach

‘Richard Marshall – excellent litigator with experience in court litigation and arbitration. Furthermore, he successfully represented one of our clients in a mediation process.’

‘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’s 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.’

‘Very attentive and focussed representation. Top-notch.’

‘Solid team. Well able to assess when to incur the costs of instructing counsel and when to handle internally.’

‘Kamran Rehman has good knowledge of latest developments in this area. He works very hard to keep his clients happy and to meet client expectations (including client-imposed deadlines).’

‘They give an unparalleled sense of team spirit and sense of collaboration and support.’

‘Very technically and legally knowledgeable partners and associates who do not simply rely on counsel, but have well-developed and thought out analyses and stratagems on their cases. They are remarkably diligent at getting the evidence that is required, but they are not wasteful with resources.’

‘David Niven and David O’Brien are the partners I have worked with – they are both very pleasant and on the ball. ’

‘Vastly experienced and very capable.’

‘They are all experts in their field and very capable in managing complex group actions.’

‘Penningtons Manches has one of the strongest Charities and Non-for-Profit legal teams nationally. They advise on, and fight, complex and cutting-edge cases, and have unparalleled commercial judgment. There is quality in their most junior associates right up to their leading partners’.

‘Hilary Aldred – One of the leading lights in Charities and Non-for-Profit law. She knows everything there is to know, and has a wealth of experience to draw on’.

‘Sophie Whitbread – A terrific and hardworking lawyer with excellent judgment and negotiation skills’.

‘The team is very pragmatic. Daff Richardson is an excellent sounding board whose advice and guidance have been invaluable both about UK employment law but also about a discussion of the issues arising in our international operations’.

‘The team are knowledgeable, easy to work with and make themselves available in a very timely way’.

‘Daff Richardson has been extremely proactive in helping us manage our risks as a charity, with clear advice and pragmatic guidance’.

‘Very approachable and knowledgeable about our industry. Offer sound advice in a timely manner. Provide excellent service.’

‘Very client-need focused, highly commercial and practical, and very knowledgeable of our sector.’

‘Everybody is very friendly and approachable, including the partners. They build a genuine rapport with their clients and add personal touches to conversations and meetings.

‘In terms of collaboration, they are adept at leading meetings where there will be a mix of people from the housing association and very different levels of understanding. They are knowledgeable without being patronising.’

‘I would definitely mention Ben Robinson as a stand-out partner. I have been working with him on various cases for over 3 years now. He makes the effort to get to know the whole team and takes time to explain things that he could delegate. He makes you feel valued, as you are never passed around.’

‘Andrew Casstles has acted for us on numerous transactions over the last 6 years. He is proactive and knowledgeable in property matters and will work with his clients to achieve a sensible and pragmatic solution.’

‘Andrew Casstles has a wealth of experience and knowledge. He is approachable and easy to work with and has the interests of the client at the forefront of his mind. I hope to continue working with Andrew on transactions in the future.’

‘Nick Humphreys is a beacon of good sense and commercial nous in the world of sports law. The hardest working lawyer in London, he gets things done. Somehow he manages to be fun to work with too.’

‘PMC is a very strong sporting team – real depth of knowledge in manager disputes and football arbitration in particular. Very personable and commercially astute team too.’

‘Nick Humphreys is brilliant, a joy to work with. James Severn is incredibly hard-working, knows his stuff.’

‘Andrew Haywood is an excellent employment law specialist, who majors on discrimination allegations in sport.’

‘Richard Marshall is a hard-nosed commercial litigator who you want on your side.’

‘We have been working with PMC for a number of years now, and we remain clients because the team are reliable, efficient, challenge to us to ensure we make the right decision, timely and effective. All things we need as a client as part of our M&A process. What we like compared to other firms is the total focus from senior staff and partners. The team has sought to collaborate with us to ensure they fully understand our business and needs.’

‘The individuals are very knowledgeable in their subject matter and always seem up-to-date with key topics. They are rigorous. Always prepared to go into battle for us and not back down. We are kept up to date on issues, so nothing is last-minute. Emma Bryant is particularly tenacious and someone we have worked with for over 10 years. She understands our business and the risks we might face.’

‘The partners are very hands-on, provide exceptional advice on a timely basis, and have a fantastic network of clients making them an enjoyable team to work with. The model is very agile and the advice offered is very competitively priced.’

‘Adam McGiveron is highly commercial, has a real ability to handle difficult client situations very well and manage complex personalities, particularly during very tricky legal negotiations. Adam is very honest and trustworthy, bringing a very practical application of the law and a thoroughly rounded sounding board on a variety of business issues.’

‘Strong, experienced partners who are very good at understanding the underlying commercials and objectives, ensuring that the documents achieve and support those objectives while providing good practical advice.’

‘I have worked with Richard Wrigley for a number of years, including on various complex reorganisations, and always found him approachable, practical and commercial.’

‘You feel like you are receiving a highly personable service from a quality regional law firm, complemented by significant depth and diversity of experience that you would expect from a large international practice.’

‘Emma Bryant and Adam McGiveron tend to work as a team, providing a double headed partner service. Emma is an exceptional lawyer, with an ability to meet deadlines and make things happen. She is personable, dynamic and highly creative at resolving issues. Adam McGiveron is commercial, always demonstrating a strong grasp of a situation ahead of most other people on a transaction, but with an acute eye for the detail and an ability to articulate issues succinctly to clients. The combination of the two partners is formidable.’

‘Excellent team, very client friendly and hands on’

‘Really strong team, in particular on cross-border disputes.’

‘Richard Marshall – takes no prisoners, and gets solutions/outcomes for clients.’

‘The PMC team is a highly effective outfit. It acts in high profile, high value cases, often involving very serious allegations of dishonesty and corporate wrongdoing.’

‘Richard Marshall is an exceptional partner. He has a high degree of commercial acumen which makes him a great legal strategist.

‘A solid choice for any party litigating civil fraud matters. The team has unsurpassed legal experience of the germane to the novelty of digital assets.’

‘The amount of work that the associates get through is, even for a commercial firm, truly impressive.’

‘Great team; well resourced; covers all aspects of employment law’

‘Nick Humphreys – a total guru when it comes to employment law. The person you definitely want in your corner fighting for you.’

‘Nick Humphreys is excellent – he’s very experienced, has great judgment, and always calm under pressure.’

‘Reaching out to our appointed lawyers is akin to catching up with your close friends. There are warm welcomes each and every time we meet and they genuinely wish to help with the right advice and guidance, so we can quickly resolve the matters that we may be facing.’

‘Their knowledge is encyclopaedic and their breadth of experience is no less.’

‘The employment team has a depth and breadth of expertise lending itself to supporting our needs in an agile and efficient way. Work is resourced at the appropriate level and well supervised meaning that excellent value for money is provided.’

‘Paul Mander is extremely available and is always commercial in his advice. He truly understands our business and culture and so can get to grips quickly with any challenge we face and provide a tailored solution.’

‘An outstanding firm. They care for their customers and always provide us with the best solution. My company feels safe with them.’

‘A firm with real knowledge of the superyacht litigation sector’

‘Sarah Allan has a cool head and a great eye for the bigger picture.’

‘The team has extensive experience handling high value and multi-jurisdictional disputes, including with a foreign law element.’

‘A go-to for disputes involving total loss claims arising from marine casualties such as vessel detentions.’

‘Rhys Clift is an excellent factual investigator into the most complex cases and gives careful thought to strategic decisions.’

‘Sarah Allen is a commercially astute litigator with an eye on the objective and the legal issues.’

‘Lisa Hilary is an energetic and diligent litigator.’

‘Peter Stockill is exceptionally clever and picks up issues you wouldn’t even think about.’

‘They have a full-service offering and are a national powerhouse. The partners are keen to work alongside in-house counsel and the business collaboratively. They take the time to understand the client’s business.’

‘Alison Lewis has been very easy to work with, she is clear with her advice and uses suitable language for the audience involved. She is also commercial, astute, proactive and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Alex Prew is very responsive and commercially aware of the matters affecting our business. A true collaborator and partner to our business.’

‘PMC are able to quickly form a bespoke team that meets our needs across property, planning, corporate and HR disciplines. The team are responsive and fast to provide their advice.’

‘We always feel that Alex Prew leverages his real estate and development experience to help us find solutions on contractual negotiations.’

‘They have a commercial and diligent approach; Alison Lewis also stands out as someone who can carry out complex large transactions.’

‘The team are personable and plainly enjoy the job they are doing.’

‘Peter Stockill is a very knowledgeable and experienced litigator, who is not afraid to dive into the detail.’

‘Able to handle complex disputes and achieve outcomes at reasonable costs.’

‘Peter Stockill is an excellent lawyer with an eye for lateral solutions and a strong track record in resolving complex disputes.’

‘Chris Bates is an energetic and able lawyer who has a great track record in resolving complex disputes and is well-liked by clients.’

‘Chris Bates is an outstanding new partner, hard-working, and one of the best I have worked with in this field.’

‘James Mapley is an up-and-coming associate who works very hard and is incredibly diligent in making sure no stone is left unturned and is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Peter Stockill is extremely good and is always able to identify what the real issues are and cut through the irrelevant.’

‘Peter Massey and the team are very knowledgeable and seek to find practical and commercial solutions to a problem. They highlight areas that are of concern without burdening you in areas that are of little commercial and financial risk.’

‘Peter Massey leads the team well, is always available to discuss matters and also understands that sometimes a commercial position needs to be taken. I have worked now with Peter on a number of high-value transactions and would recommend him to others.’

‘Penningtons is amongst the very best of the firms I deal with. They are practical, diligent, thorough and robust in their advice and dealings with other parties – in short, everything clients want in their legal advisors.’

‘Ben Robinson is an exceptional partner with a breadth of knowledge far beyond his specialism. He is sharp, delivers for his clients and is a real pleasure to deal with.’

‘Really down-to-earth and good value while being the top of their game in litigation.’

‘Ben Robinson is outstanding – a real leader and the future of the firm.’

‘Donald Lambert demonstrates his experience by developing effective strategies to achieve his clients’ goals. He is always keeping an eye on the big picture.’

‘The team are always available and even when key people are away, other members of the team are always up-to-speed and able to fill in seamlessly.’

‘Ben Robinson is approachable, knowledgeable and a great people person, who takes you on the journey to enhance your understanding of the issues and challenges. He instills confidence.’

‘Sara Stephens is a talented solicitor. She has a wealth of experience and offers clients practical, commercial advice.’

‘The team are knowledgeable. They adhere to timescales, make themselves available in a timely way and are easy to work with.’

‘Cheng Tan is knowledgeable, provides appropriate advice and explanation in an easy to understand manner.’

‘In-depth knowledge.’

‘Knowledgeable, attention to detail and very personable.’

‘The team offers professionalism and knowledge. They have expertise in the areas of probate and empathy during what can be a very difficult time for the client. They maintained high levels of communication throughout, were always good at explaining in detail any complicated matters and were willing to adapt their practices to support my needs.’

‘Liz Cardy demonstrates empathy, professionalism, pragmatism and expertise. Hannah Gearey shows professionalism. Olivia Hodgson pays attention to detail and is professional and empathetic.’

‘Elizabeth Nicholas has excellent knowledge of trust law. She is innovative where problems arise and extremely practical. She shows patience and care with difficult issues and is quick to point out any potential problems that could arise. She makes clients feel that their concerns are safe in her hands and that all aspects of their matters are being considered. Elizabeth is highly recommended.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable and up to date with all new regulations, giving us the right advice to suit our circumstances. The team covered all the diversity needed and their response was quick and efficient.’

‘Pennington Manches Cooper are a go-to firm in the region for private client work. The team are very capable and are definitely my first port of call outside of London. My experience suggests real strength in depth and no weak links in the team.’

‘Cecelia Ward, supported by Vanessa Riley, has been acting on a complex estate of which I am executor. The complexity of the matter does not phase them. The team has a full grasp of the detail, is able to advise on all aspects with some very knotty problems and provide good value advice to the family.’

‘High responsiveness to client needs, combined with high proficiency in dealing with them. Cecelia Ward and her team are assisting me. The list of Cecelia’s skills and attributes would be long and that of her shortcomings, empty.’

‘The best private client department outside London. They have the depth and breadth of experience of a big firm but the flexibility and informality of a small one. It is a winning combination. Elizabeth Nicholas is the best young partner with whom I’ve worked in the last year. Her expertise and strategic vision is unrivalled. The availability, understanding, flexibility of Elizabeth to deal with our case stood out. Any client is lucky to have Elizabeth on their side.’

‘Teamwork is excellent and ability to cover during periods of absence almost seamless.’

‘The firm has provided outstanding corporate, commercial and transaction advice to us for over a decade. They are consistently reliable, thoughtful and efficient in their work, whether it’s a small ad-hoc matter or a full-scale deal.’

‘James Went has been our main relationship partner and is an outstanding corporate lawyer. His advice is always clear, timely and helpful, and he is equally comfortable managing complex transactions or niche legal questions.

‘We have recently begun to work with Dominique Sabatini, who is an excellent associate and has done great work in support of several transactional matters.’

‘The team I used has skills in depth and were able to help me in support of a complex M&A. The partner was involved but the people who undertook the daily contact were professional and understood the challenges of such a complex deal.’

‘The main individual was passionate and was always available and there to explain legal complexities that I could understand and execute accordingly.’

‘Experienced, extremely knowledgeable but practical and very user-friendly. We don’t go anywhere else for corporate and commercial work.’

‘James Went is outstandingly able and experienced in a broad range of transactions and sectors. He’s always calm and considered and able to keep an eye on the bigger picture while maintaining a forensic attention to the detail.’

‘The firm and team has a longstanding relationship with our company and also with me as an individual. They offer high level advice and heavyweight partners with good value compared to some other firms.’

‘David Kendall and Hannah McIlwraith stand out as two individuals we have worked with who stand out. Their positive and professional approach helps to break down complex or difficult situations into manageable pieces that a layman like me can understand. They have long working knowledge with key individuals in our company and the company itself.’

‘The team offers friendliness, a willingness to help with anything and great legal knowledge.’

‘David Kendall is my go-to person, not just for corporate advice but every time I need a sounding board for anything. He’s incredibly supportive and shows a genuine interest in our business and our future plans. When he’s working with us, he acts and feels as though he’s part of our company.’

‘Penningtons is local and also has an international reach. They have had a presence in Surrey where we are headquartered and those local roots are important to us as we care about the local business environment, and also value the ability to meet face-to-face where necessary. The reach they have both within the firm, with presence in London and across the UK, has allowed them to tap into other expertise elsewhere in the firm if that hasn’t been immediately available. We have likewise benefited from the international connections for help with specific matters in other countries including employment and contracts with teams overseas.’

‘Our principal point of contact in the company has always been Simon Bickerdike and his involvement with our company since founding has been incredibly useful to maintain continuity and allow for a speedy and accurate response to matters. Over the last few years, our day to day involvement has been with Oliver Kidd. He had shown understanding of our sector and an ability to learn quickly.’

‘Helen Walsh has a very strong commercial understanding.’

‘Their services were professional and efficient. I could rely on their services.’

‘Excellent legal knowledge, very commercially aware, and a good understanding of the issues.’

‘Expertise in depth and easy to deal with at all levels of customer knowledge.’

‘Penningtons Manches Cooper’s team is very responsive and experienced. The firm has a holistic approach and can provide a good perspective on the dispute as well as recommended actions.’

‘Daniel Berry is very responsive and a good negotiator, we trust his knowledge.’

‘Chris Shelley is extremely reliable.’

‘Chris Shelley is consistently excellent with his advice and always brings a commercial perspective.’

‘Joanne Vengadesan is my main contact and is exceptional in the support she gives our business and to me in my position as CFO. Joanne is intuitive, responsive, practical as well as being easy to deal with, positive in approach and totally professional’.