The ‘efficient, commercial’ real estate litigation department at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is highly sought-after on commercial and residential property management matters. With ’a wealth of experience and wide knowledge’ in the property space, John Morrison heads up the team and is a particular expert in contentious lease renewals and exits and dilapidations claims. Amy Evans represents commercial and residential landlords on possessions, dilapidations, and debt recovery matters. Sara Davies, who arrived in June 2024 from Blaser Mills Law, is an expert on Landlord and Tenant Act matters and dilapidations issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Collaborative, friendly, efficient and commercial. Fast responses and comfort that you are receiving appropriate expertise in all mandates.’
‘A very personable team of highly knowledgeable individuals that will diligently apply themselves to every instruction and want to understand the nuances of each instruction to ensure they can add maximum value and tailored advice to each scenario.'
‘Bright, friendly, fast, efficient, commercial and informative.’
‘John Morrison has a wealth of experience and wide knowledge of the commercial property sector, especially in the field of complex litigation. He is a formidable opponent and we are glad to have him on our side.’
'Amy Evans demonstrates her competence from the start of complex cases.'
Key clients
- 23.5 Degrees Limited
- Flight Centre Limited
- White Stuff Limited
- Pinnacle Group Limited/Pinnacle Housing Limited
- Selco Trade Centres Limited
- Patrizia Hanover Property Unit Trust
- Fortitudo Limited
- Thatcham Research
- London Borough of Lewisham
Work highlights
Advised Pinnacle Housing Limited & Lewisham Borough Council (LBC) after a Judicial Review was brought against LBC by a litigant in person, and Pinnacle was named as an Interested Party.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Amy Evans
Practice head
John Morrison
Other key lawyers
Amy Evans; Sarah Davies