Class Actions
England & Wales
19 August 2025
Noted by clients for being ‘particularly strong for investigations in sport’, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP also offers expertise in HMRC investigations, HMRC disclosures, disputed tax liabilities, tax compliance and professional negligence claims in respect of tax matters. The practice is jointly led by the following group of co-heads, Kamran Rehman, Michael Brown, Richard Marshall, James d’Aquino and Alex Fox.
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Testimonials
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‘Penningtons Manches Cooper provide a 360 service for their clients which encompasses knowledge and experience across sectors. Problems don’t often fall within a single area of law, and Penningtons has the capability and skill to address issues in a holistic way.
‘Richard Marshall provides a wealth of experience in dealing with high profile and complex matters. Richard is tactically astute and always focused on the potential legal consequences of any legal move. Oliver Cooke is detail focused with a keen eye for the point to turn issues into solutions.’
‘James D'Aquino - a great lawyer with the right instincts.’
‘Pennington Manches Cooper is a top-level firm at mid-range prices, which offers City type services. It is particularly strong for investigations in sport.’
Key clients
- SKAT
- Qudos/ Alpha
Work highlights
Representing an individual who is alleged to be involved in a dividend ‘cum-ex’-type fraud committed against the Danish tax authorities.
Acting for Boris Frederiksen as Trustee for Alpha Insurance A/S (in bankruptcy) and Qudos Insurance A/S (in bankruptcy) in appeals in the First-Tier Tax Tribunal.
Practice head
Kamran Rehman; Michael Brown; Richard Marshall; James D’Aquino; Alex Fox
Other key lawyers
Oliver Cooke