Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is reputed for its strength in property developments across the residential, student accommodation, and office sectors. Practice head James Nadin is a key port of call for institutional and private investors, while Alex Prew handles both residential and commercial development projects. Alison Lewis is experienced in mixed-use developments and Greg Phillips is well versed in infrastructure protection.
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Key clients

  • Great Western Developments Ltd
  • Mersey 1 Limited
  • Elmsley Homes
  • Castlethorpe Homes
  • Donnington New Homes
  • Sellar Property Group

Work highlights

Advised Mersey 1 Limited on its proposed redevelopment of Liverpool Street and the Andaz Hotel to create around a million square feet of offices, retail, and hotel space.
Advised Great Western Developments Ltd in relation to the Paddington Square development, which provides around half a million square feet of office, retail, and restaurant space as well as a new entrance to the underground station and associated works to the public realm in and around Paddington Station.
Acted for Emsley Homes, a private SME housebuilder, on the refinancing of two development sites with planning permission to build 31 high-end houses.

Practice head

James Nadin

Other key lawyers

Alex Prew; Alison Lewis; Greg Phillips