The team at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP has a ‘strategic and empathetic’ approach to assisting senior executives, with a particular focus on contentious departures in the financial sector. Alongside this, the firm advises on non-contentious reshuffling, exit negotiation, and post-termination restriction cases. Paul Mander is experienced at handling the full range of departures, while Ruby Dinsmore is ’a force to be reckoned with’, and specialises in discrimination litigation, particularly pertaining to gross misconduct and sexual harassment. Other key team members include Tom Walker, who leads on regulatory work, managing associate Hester Jewitt, and senior associate Sarah Mant.
Testimonials
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‘The team have a holistic approach to giving advice and providing support. They have a strategic and empathetic approach to problem solving.’
‘Ruby Dinsmore has real expertise and depth of experience, with a commitment to getting the right outcome for her client.’
‘Sarah Mant is prompt and provides incredibly useful and detailed responses.'
‘Hester Jewitt was proactive and professional.’
‘Tom Walker is very knowledgeable, proactive and effective.'
- 'Andrew Haywood stood out as extremely compassionate, yet knowledgeable and very communicative.'
- 'Ruby Dinsmore I thought was outstanding - she was a force to be reckoned with, yet personable and empathetic at the same time.'
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Mander