England - London • Real estate
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP has been proactive in assisting clients navigate the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, fluctuating material costs, insolvency issues, and the implementation of the Building Safety Act. Peter Stockill, a specialist in advising on live construction projects, uses adjudication to resolve disputes over matters such as interim applications, final accounts, variations, delays, and termination.
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Testimonials
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‘The team are personable and plainly enjoy the job they are doing.’
‘Peter Stockill is a very knowledgeable and experienced litigator, who is not afraid to dive into the detail.’
'Able to handle complex disputes and achieve outcomes at reasonable costs.'
'Peter Stockill is an excellent lawyer with an eye for lateral solutions and a strong track record in resolving complex disputes.'
'Chris Bates is an energetic and able lawyer who has a great track record in resolving complex disputes and is well-liked by clients.'
'Chris Bates is an outstanding new partner, hard-working, and one of the best I have worked with in this field.'
'James Mapley is an up-and-coming associate who works very hard and is incredibly diligent in making sure no stone is left unturned and is a pleasure to work with.'
'Peter Stockill is extremely good and is always able to identify what the real issues are and cut through the irrelevant.'
Key clients
- Patrizia Hanover Property Unit Trust
- L1 Property
- Ares Management
- Activum SG Capital Management
- Espalier Ventures
- City & Country
- Wooldridge Developments
- Hutchison Ports
- The Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company
- Peabody Trust / Peabody Construction
- Poplar Harca Housing
- Newlon Housing Trust
- Paragon Asra Housing
- Clarion Housing
- Optivo
- Catalyst Housing
- AECOM
- Ramboll
- Zurich Insurance
- Beazley Furlonge
- Andreas Stihl Limited
- Esdevium Games Limited
- Signature Care Homes
- NL Bushy
- Concert Health
- Plymouth Community Homes
Work highlights
- Acted for the owners of a large venture park in a claim against regarding leading technology facility, defending the claim and bringing claims against the project team.
- Acted for the owners of high rise residential properties with major fire safety and structural defects.
- Acted for the employer following a flood during construction, assisting it in dealing with the consequences, defending collateral claims for extensions of time and variations.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Peter Stockill