The team at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP advises a significant number of international clients on their UK operations. It is regularly called upon to lead multi-jurisdictional HR projects, as well as expansion and redundancy programmes. The group also draws upon its union practice, and its experience in acting for senior executives, to fully advise its employer clients. Recent highlights have included advising on ‘bet the company’ level discrimination claims, complex discrimination and harassment claims, and large-scale collective redundancies for listed companies. Paul Mander heads the department.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Nick Humphreys combines a comprehensive knowledge of the law with sound tactical judgment and wide-ranging experience of contentious employment matters. He is untiring in the pursuit of the best outcomes for his clients and a pleasure to work with.’

  • 'Chris Syder is a trusted partner and the first person I will contact if a complicated employment matter arises.’

  • ‘There is no project that is too big or too small for the employment team. Their response time to requests for support and advice is almost immediate, and they are always supported with options and alternative approaches. I can't imagine going anywhere else!'

  • ‘Paul Mander is well respected by the people who use him here and is incredibly responsive, and an absolute pleasure to work with - it’s rare to deal with someone who retains such a great sense of humour even in pressurised circumstances.'

  • ‘Tom Walker is exceedingly intelligent, commercially focused, incredibly supportive of our organisation's position and has a very human approach to all matters referred to him.'

  • ‘Nick Humphreys - not only does he know the industry but also culture, which makes my communication with him quick and easy. Nick's responses are quick and detailed. ’

  • 'Chris Syder has been exceptional in supporting my team and I, his commitment to the role/PMC is fantastic, he always makes himself available, offering practical and pragmatic solutions.’

  • 'We have worked with Nick Humphreys for many, many years and have built an exceptionally strong relationship. He has an in depth knowledge and understanding of our business, he has an exceptional knowledge of the law, and he is always responsive and available to us.'

Key clients

  • Ipiranga Produtos de Petroleo S.A.
  • Cavendish (finnCap Group plc)
  • SE Trains Ltd
  • Playtech
  • Lanson Champagne
  • Cenkos Securities
  • Averroes Capital
  • Ocado
  • Arup
  • Farfetch
  • Trayport
  • Habib Bank Plc
  • Liquid Capital
  • CBRE
  • Bucher Industries

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Paul Mander

Other key lawyers

Nick Humphreys, Chris Syder, Tom Walker, Sarah Mant