Fielding a ‘wide range of legal specialisms’, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP’s corporate team is led by Matt Martin, based in London. Focusing on M&A, the firm advises corporates, HNWIs, owner-managed businesses and investors on deals, regularly involving a strong cross-border dimension. The Southeast practice is based in Guildford with key lawyers including David Kendall, described as ‘an absolute expert’, commercial specialist Oliver Kidd, and Simon Bickerdike, who ’always has the right answer’.
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‘Very knowledgeable team that knows different market sectors well, which is important in the case of M&A projects.’
‘Simone Bickerdike is a good expert in corporate matters, and always has the right answer. Danielle Broadhead is very nice to work with.’
‘A wide range of legal specialists, all well-integrated to meet clients' needs.’
‘Responsive, well-informed and personable. Hannah McIlwraith and Laura Gorman have provided notable liaison and advice.’
‘Always good advice with practical ideas how to solve operational issues.’
'David Kendall is an absolute expert.'
‘The size of Penningtons Manches Cooper makes it likely that any desired area of expertise can be accommodated within the legal firm.
- 'My dealings with everyone at Penningtons Manches Cooper have invariably been handled in a very professional and courteous manner.’
Key clients
- Peregrine MLS Limited
- Elixirr plc
- Cranbrook Day Nurseries Limited
- Energy Solutions (UK) Limited
- Multithread Consultants Limited
- Eurobio Scientific (UK) Limited
- Breeze Systems Limited
- Worthing Football Club Limited
- Pickfords Pharmacy Limited
- Thatcham Research
Work highlights
Acting for Breeze Systems Limited on the sale of its business and assets to We Fly Kites Inc, a company incorporated in USA and owned and run by individuals based in Australia.
Acted for Peregrine MLS Limited on its major growth equity funding round with a high-level investment syndicate.
Providing ongoing support for Ubisense Limited in respect of all of its contractual arrangements with customers and suppliers, as well as acting for them on larger projects.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Oliver Kidd
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Hannah McIlwraith
Practice head
Matthew Martin
Other key lawyers
David Kendall; Simon Bickerdike; Danielle Broadhead; Hannah Mcllwraith; Laura Gorman; Oliver Kidd