Class Actions
England & Wales
19 August 2025
Noted for being ‘adept at running complex, high value disputes in the construction field’, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is entrusted by a range of clients including developers, insurers, and contractors. The real estate, leisure, and manufacturing sectors are three of the key focuses for the group. Practice head Peter Stockill handles a range of matters related to delay, defects, and termination. Chris Bates’ experience spans the real estate, transport, and industrial sectors, while Sam Mullender and Jamil Sanaullah are advising on a growing volume of Building Safety Act claims.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Comprehensive preparation upfront. Have provided advice that has been forensic and accurate. It's a winning team.’
‘Very adept at running complex, high value disputes in the construction field. Excellent on strategy and managing cases from the pre-action stage to trial.’
‘Peter Stockill and Chris Bates are vastly experienced and true experts in their field. This is invaluable especially on the higher value, complex cases I have worked on with them. Chris has a superb eye for detail and leaves no stone unturned - great energy and commitment to each case.’
‘What really sets this team apart is how easy they are to work with. They’re responsive, clear in their advice, and always seem to understand the commercial context behind the legal issues. They display a consistently high level of attention to detail which is impressive.’
‘Chris Bates, Oliver Tyson, and Peter Stockill are all outstanding in the contentious construction space. Chris has an exceptional ability to manage high-stakes disputes with a strategic mindset—he sees the bigger picture without losing sight of the detail. Peter is highly dependable and particularly strong under pressure—his calm, structured approach makes a real difference when things get tense. They are all a pleasure to work with!’
'Oliver Tyson is incredibly thorough and responsive, with a talent for translating complex technical issues into clear, actionable advice.'
Key clients
- Patrizia Hanover Property Unit Trust
- Fidelity Real Estate
- L1 Capital
- Innovus
- Trinity Estates
- The University of Oxford
- Rainham Steel
- Riverlinx CJV
- Infra Group (Verbraeken)
- Collins Construction
- Zurich Insurance
- Beazley Furlonge
Work highlights
Acting for the project company in a claim relating to the effects of Covid-19.
Securing the full release of a global engineering client from a defects claim concerning a PFI hospital with damages claimed in excess of £100m.
Acting for institutional investors in claims against housebuilders in relation to structural and fire safety issues. Negotiating agreements to undertake remedial works.
Practice head
Peter Stockill
Other key lawyers
Chris Bates; Sam Mullender; Jamil Sanaullah; Oliver Tyson