Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP‘s non-contentious construction practice excels at handling financing and structuring proposals, and acquisitions and developments of schemes, among other related construction work. Team head Peter Massey regularly advises public and private joint ventures in the infrastructure, life sciences, and renewable energy sectors. Recently promoted to partner and 'go-to construction lawyer’ James Hallas also handles energy transition and green development work, while Osaruchi Amadi-Echendu advises property investors on various non-contentious matters. Consultant Robert Turner joined from Devonshires Solicitors LLP in January 2024.
Testimonials
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‘PMC are experts in construction and are able to provide practical advice with knowledge of the real world construction environment. They are able to advise on the balance between being legally correct, but also thinking about long-term relationships and negotiation strategies.'
- 'PMC are always available for us to check a legal position on a specific issue and they do this based on the relationships that we have with them. This enables us to make prompt decisions for the benefit of our projects and shareholders, investors, and funders.'
‘James Hallas is my go-to construction lawyer. I recommend James to all of my Clients. His knowledge is second-to-none and is always clear with his advice, whilst maintaining an eye on strategy and the bigger picture when there may be multiple projects with a particular contractor so one dispute may lead to others if not handled in the correct way.'
‘Great people within the practice who are both knowledgeable, commercial and generally responsive.'
'Our lead contact Peter Massey was very strong for us in terms of working through issues and engaging with the other parties solicitor and Peter was ably supported by his colleague Osaruchi Amadi-Echendu across the whole spectrum of issues that were needed to be covered off as we went through the process.'
'The team continue to be available to us to provide support ongoing which is a great comfort.’
‘PMC provide very sound advice, easily understandable to non-constriction clients and can assess levels of appropriate risk.'
‘Peter Massey stands out in leading the team and has become a trusted source of advice.'
Key clients
- Treveth Holdings LLP
- Treveth Development LLP
- Peabody Trust
- Wooldridge Developments
- Poplar Harca Housing
- Newlon Housing Trust
- Paragon Asra Housing
- Clarion Housing
- Pirbright Institute
- Esdevium Games Limited
- Signature Care Homes
- NL Bushy
- Concert Health
- Plymouth Community Homes
- Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing
- VV Construction
- Sovereign Network Group
- Asmodee Group Limited
- Saxon Weald Housing Association
- Notting Hill Genesis Group
Work highlights
- Advised Treveth Developments LLP on assisting with Cornwall Council’s £600m and investment and delivery programme.
- Advised Munroe K. Luxembourg on a pathfinder partnership with local and regional governments to regenerate an area in Leeds.
- Assisting the Pirbright institute with the creation of an umbrella development.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Peter Massey