In Cambridge, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP's team stands out for its 'strength in depth and experience', and its solid track record in acting for prominent clients in the higher education sector. Employment law specialist Hilary Aldred co-heads the practice with charity law expert Virginia Henley. Sophie Whitbread has 'unique knowledge and understanding of education and employment law, and where they crossover'.
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‘Led by Hilary Aldred, Penningtons leads the pack in education law, and other areas within the public sector. The team has strength in depth, with everyone knowing the law back to front. Sophie Whitbread is a future leader in this area of law.'
‘Sophie Whitbread shows excellent client care and is a great team worker.’
'I have been using Penningtons for over three years now and I am consistently impressed by the service they deliver. I am impressed by the all round knowledge of the team and if there is another member who is more specialised, then my contact will revert and come back to me. I have complete confidence in the team. Excellent value for money.'
'Sophie Whitbread's knowledge is outstanding and she explains issues in a clear, concise and practical way. She is always available, completely reliable and nothing is too much trouble.'
‘Unique knowledge of the HE sector.’
‘Sophie Whitbread has unique knowledge and understanding of education and employment law, and where they crossover.’
Key clients
- Christ Church, Oxford
- Churchill College, Cambridge
- University of Exeter
- Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge
- Florida State University
- St Mary’s University, Twickenham
- S P Jain School of Management
- American Institute for Foreign Study
- ICMP Management Limited
- Unifrog Education Ltd
- Chartered Association of Business Schools
- The Institute of Leadership and Management
Work highlights
Advising Christ Church College, Oxford, on a range of issues arising from its governance review.
Acting as counsel to several Cambridge and Oxford colleges on a range of matters.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Sophie Whitbread
Practice head
Hilary Aldred; Virginia Henley
Other key lawyers
Sophie Whitbread