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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is known for its representation in board level disputes and high value discrimination claims, as well as providing assistance with the employment aspects of restructurings. The firm is also notable for its specialisms in the sports and technology sectors. Practice head Paul Mander is recommended for restructuring and collective redundancy advice as well as support on contentious dismissals. Sports specialist Andrew Haywood and maritime expert Nick Humphreys are also integral.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Great team; well resourced; covers all aspects of employment law’

  • ‘Nick Humphreys - a total guru when it comes to employment law. The person you definitely want in your corner fighting for you.'

  • ‘Nick Humphreys is excellent - he’s very experienced, has great judgment, and always calm under pressure.’

  • ‘Reaching out to our appointed lawyers is akin to catching up with your close friends. There are warm welcomes each and every time we meet and they genuinely wish to help with the right advice and guidance, so we can quickly resolve the matters that we may be facing.'

  • 'Their knowledge is encyclopaedic and their breadth of experience is no less.'
  • ‘The employment team has a depth and breadth of expertise lending itself to supporting our needs in an agile and efficient way. Work is resourced at the appropriate level and well supervised meaning that excellent value for money is provided.’

  • ‘Paul Mander is extremely available and is always commercial in his advice. He truly understands our business and culture and so can get to grips quickly with any challenge we face and provide a tailored solution.’

  • ‘An outstanding firm. They care for their customers and always provide us with the best solution. My company feels safe with them.’

Key clients

  • Oversight Board (Facebook/Meta)
  • Plaid
  • Weber Shandwick
  • British Athletics Commission
  • Brick Kiln Composites Ltd
  • Gillingham Football Club / Brad Galinson
  • Playtech plc
  • Farfetch UK Ltd
  • Arup
  • Ocado Central services Ltd trading as Ocado
  • Amelco
  • Lanson International UK Limited t/a Lanson Champagne
  • Cenkos Securities
  • Bucher Industries AG
  • John McAslan & Partners

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Paul Mander

Other key lawyers

Andrew Haywood, Nick Humphreys