Overseen by Basingstoke-based Michael Cash, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is noted for its strength in estate litigation. Cash specialises in breach of trust claims, disputed wills, and claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. Sarah Lee is well versed in financial abuse matters, TOLATA claims, and contentious Court of Protection claims. Ruth Giddings handles proprietary estoppel, Charlotte Finley is adept at beneficiary disputes, while Sarah Sussman and Caroline Colthurst are key contacts for various private individuals.
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- Michael Cash is always excellent.
- Superb communication and knowledge. They never fail to deliver on all aspects of our work and have access to a breadth of experience to guide and assist our business.
- Sarah Sussman is a star of the future. Not only are her client relations skills first-rate, but her legal knowledge and practical outlook make her a joy to work with. Her experience dealing with large-scale trust and estate disputes in New Zealand and the Cayman Islands really shows.
- Penningtons has a substantial team with a lot of experience and is very well known in this area.
- Michael Cash is recognised as an expert with a lot of experience.
- Ruth Giddings is a standout senior associate. She is technically excellent and has a strategic and collaborative approach to disputes, which gets results for clients. Michael Cash is a titan in this area; he is highly experienced and thoughtful, known for his calm judgment and deft ability to navigate sensitive disputes.
Key clients
- Administrator of Prince Abbasi Estate
- Savernake Estate
- The Administrator of the Estate of Darrel Evans
Practice head
Michael Cash
Other key lawyers
Sarah Lee; Ruth Giddings; Charlotte Finley; Sarah Sussman; Caroline Colthurst