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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP handles a wide range of work which includes delay and defect issues, fire safety, and structural defects. Lauded as a ‘shrewd strategist’, Peter Stockill leads the team, advising on major domestic infrastructure projects, adjudications, and arbitrations. ’Outstanding lawyer’ Chris Bates handles professional negligence and indemnity claims, regularly representing engineering companies. Kawsar Ahmed is another ‘excellent’ contact in the team.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Outstanding expertise in the field of construction and professional negligence cases involving construction professionals. Very strong team, excellent work ethic and a pleasure to work with.’
  • ‘Chris Bates is very hardworking and an outstanding lawyer. Also, a real team player and excellent to work with.' 
  • 'Peter Stockill is another outstanding lawyer, very good on strategy and seeing through even the most complex of cases.'
  • 'Kawsar Ahmed is excellent to work with and a very diligent, hard-working member of the team, who I am sure will go on to great things in this field.’
  • ‘Peter Stockill boasts depth of industry expertise and legal ability. He stands out as a shrewd strategist.'
  • ‘The team at Penningtons are knowledgeable, meticulous and enthusiastic whilst remaining approachable. They are happy to talk through all aspects of the issues at hand and incorporate client feedback as appropriate.’
  • ‘Chris Bates stands out within the team. He is bright, approachable and communicates well. He finds the balance between providing a comprehensive legal analysis whilst remaining alive to the commercial and practical realities of his clients.’

Key clients

  • Patrizia Hanover Property Unit Trust
  • R&F Properties
  • City & Country
  • Andreas Stihl
  • Rainham Steel
  • Zurich Insurance
  • Beazley Furlonge
  • Hertsmere Borough Council
  • Peabody Construction

Work highlights

Acted for a client in a large cladding case.
Acted for the owner of a TV and film studios following closure due to building defects.
Defended a developer successfully in a large termination claim in adjudication.

Practice head

Peter Stockill

Other key lawyers

Chris Bates; Kawsar Ahmed

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