Praised as ‘the standout team for high-net-worth financial remedy cases in Oxford and the Thames Valley’, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP has notable strength in cases with an international element: Jane Mitchell, co-heading the team, is a fellow of the International Family Law Association. Co-head Ruth James regularly handles the most complex financial work, involving trusts, offshore estates, and businesses, children matters impacted by substance abuse and mental health issues. Jolene Hutchison has extensive experience in wealth preservation, advising on pre- and post-nuptial agreements, while Matilda Kingham is noted for her work as a mediator, and is the key name in Reading.
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‘Eleanor Moodey is an exceptional solicitor who is an expert in her field. She has excellent client care coupled with thinking strategically about the case to achieve the best outcome for the client.'
- 'Adam Paterson has a calm and considered approach, is able to look after vulnerable clients well and provide pragmatic solutions. He is a very safe pair of hands.’
‘Matilda Kingham is the full package: keen intellect, great strategist but also settlement focused - shown by her strong mediation following which supplements her traditional practice.’
‘Penningtons Manches Cooper have a deserved reputation, particularly at their senior end, for capability in the area. They are one of Oxford's leading firms in family law.’
‘Ruth James is exceptional. Her attention to detail is second to none and she has an acute ability to see the crux of a case.'
‘Pennington Manches Cooper are the standout team for high-net-worth financial remedy cases in Oxford and the Thames Valley. They have strengthened their team with the arrival of Jolene Hutchinson over the last year and are likely to go from strength to strength.'
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Practice head
Jane Mitchell; Ruth James
Other key lawyers
Eleanor Moodey; Jolene Hutchison; Matilda Kingham; Adam Paterson