Class Actions
England & Wales
19 August 2025
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP has developed a commercial disputes resolution practice with a wide geographical scope. The team is well-positioned to advise on joint venture disputes and cross-border enforcement and has a particular focus on India, the Middle East and Africa. Phillip D’Costa is co-head of the India group and has a track record in India for his expertise across commercial, financial services, fraud and IT disputes. Grant Eldred is equipped to support overseas banks on complex trade finance matters.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘The team really understand the challenges faced by companies operating in emerging markets, and has an impressive track record of successfully representing such companies.’
‘Phillip D'Costa - Suave and legally on the ball.’
‘A wealth of instructions from Indian corporates and high net worth individuals engaged in heavyweight commercial litigation in London.’
‘Phillip D'Costa: calm, reassuring, never loses sight of the clients' objectives and the wider picture.’
‘The team has a good understanding about terms related to products exported from emerging markets. Moreover, it has experience and knowledge of possible outcomes of legal actions of other products under similar circumstances. That reference was key on the negotiation table with our counterparty, and they adapted quite well to provide proper feedback. ’
‘Grant Eldred is active in financing taking place in emerging markets and is good at it. He is sharp and has an eye for detail within finance documentation and clearly understands the mechanics behind a financing where there is an international component (bills of exchange, credit letters, etc.).’
Key clients
- Astra Global DMCC
- Podhurst Orseck PA (on behalf of 43 individuals) v Aon
- John Crocker
- Cilia Kho & Others
- Gard; Wan Hai Lines (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Work highlights
Acting for Astra Global DMCC, a multi-family office which helps families invest in unique off market tech deals.
Instructed by Floridian law firm, Podhurst Orseck PA, to represent individuals who survived the LaMia Flight 2933 crash and the families and estates of those who did not in Podhurst Orseck PA (on behalf of 43 individuals) v Aon.
Acted for the Defendant/Part 20 Claimant in a multi-million pound shareholder dispute in respect of interests in a company that operated a golf course.
Practice head
Phillip D'Costa
Other key lawyers
Grant Eldred