England - London • Real estate
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
Praised for its ‘commercial and diligent approach’, real estate transactions remain a key component of Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP’s practice. James Nadin oversees the commercial real estate team and advises institutional and private clients on development fundings, in addition to portfolio disposals and acquisitions. James McNeilly is focused on long income real estate, while Alison Lewis is a key contact for on-shore and off-shore private sector developers. Greg Phillips’ notable work highlights include Paddington Square and Liverpool Street developments.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘They have a full-service offering and are a national powerhouse. The partners are keen to work alongside in-house counsel and the business collaboratively. They take the time to understand the client's business.’
- ‘Alison Lewis has been very easy to work with, she is clear with her advice and uses suitable language for the audience involved. She is also commercial, astute, proactive and a pleasure to work with.’
- 'Alex Prew is very responsive and commercially aware of the matters affecting our business. A true collaborator and partner to our business.'
- ‘PMC are able to quickly form a bespoke team that meets our needs across property, planning, corporate and HR disciplines. The team are responsive and fast to provide their advice.’
- 'We always feel that Alex Prew leverages his real estate and development experience to help us find solutions on contractual negotiations.'
- ‘They have a commercial and diligent approach; Alison Lewis also stands out as someone who can carry out complex large transactions.’
Key clients
- Mersey 1 Limited (a joint venture between Sellar Property Group and MTR Corporation)
- Great Western Developments
- Munroe K
Work highlights
- Advising Mersey 1 Limited (a joint venture between Sellar Property Group and MTR Corporation) on its proposed redevelopment of Liverpool Street Station and the Andaz Hotel.
- Advising Great Western Developments Ltd on a Paddington Square development.
- Advising Munroe K on the continued expansion and development of White Rose Office Park in Leeds.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James Nadin