Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP acts for underwriters, protection and indemnity associations and Lloyds syndicates, as well as their policyholders, members and assured businesses and individuals. The team is known for its work in the shipping, tech, aviation and construction sectors. Specialising in marine hull and war claims, Rhys Clift heads up the firm’s London team. Other names of note include the Guildford-based travel head Mark Lee; associate director Louise High for her aviation expertise; Peter Stockill for his contentious capabilities; and Sarah Allan who leads the yacht/superyacht group. Construction insurance expert Chris Bates was promoted to partner in April 2023.
Testimonials
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‘A firm with real knowledge of the superyacht litigation sector’
‘Sarah Allan has a cool head and a great eye for the bigger picture.’
‘The team has extensive experience handling high value and multi-jurisdictional disputes, including with a foreign law element.'
'A go-to for disputes involving total loss claims arising from marine casualties such as vessel detentions.'
‘Rhys Clift is an excellent factual investigator into the most complex cases and gives careful thought to strategic decisions.'
- 'Sarah Allen is a commercially astute litigator with an eye on the objective and the legal issues.'
- 'Lisa Hilary is an energetic and diligent litigator.’
‘Peter Stockill is exceptionally clever and picks up issues you wouldn't even think about.'
Key clients
- Swiss RE International, SE
Work highlights
- Advising Swiss Re International on various high-value claims for alleged losses and detention of aircraft in Russia.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Lee, Rhys Clift, Louise High