Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP‘s practice is active across a wide array of matters in the sector, including on development disputes, telecoms, insolvency and block management work. The team also features a prominent fire safety practice led by ’exceptional partner’ Ben Robinson, who acts on a number of residential property issues. Department head Donald Lambert is focused on development disputes such as rights of light, forward-funding and conditional sales.
Testimonials
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‘Penningtons is amongst the very best of the firms I deal with. They are practical, diligent, thorough and robust in their advice and dealings with other parties - in short, everything clients want in their legal advisors.’
‘Ben Robinson is an exceptional partner with a breadth of knowledge far beyond his specialism. He is sharp, delivers for his clients and is a real pleasure to deal with.'
‘Really down-to-earth and good value while being the top of their game in litigation.’
‘Ben Robinson is outstanding - a real leader and the future of the firm.'
‘Donald Lambert demonstrates his experience by developing effective strategies to achieve his clients' goals. He is always keeping an eye on the big picture.'
‘The team are always available and even when key people are away, other members of the team are always up-to-speed and able to fill in seamlessly.’
‘Ben Robinson is approachable, knowledgeable and a great people person, who takes you on the journey to enhance your understanding of the issues and challenges. He instills confidence.’
'Sara Stephens is a talented solicitor. She has a wealth of experience and offers clients practical, commercial advice.’
Key clients
- Aviva Investors Ground Rent GP Limited & Aviva Ground Rent Holdco Limited
- Monkhill Limited
- Munroe K Luxembourg SA
- Southern Housing Group
- Metropolitan Thames Valley
- Sellar Property Group (developers of The Shard)
- Peabody Trust
- Cross Stone Securities Limited
- Rock Asset Management
Work highlights
- Acting for the respondent in the Supreme Court case of Aviva Investors Ground Rent GP Ltd and another (Respondents) v Williams and others (Appellants), a significant decision for the whole sector which ensures that landlords retain crucial control over discretionary management decisions in respect of residential service charges.
- Acting for a social housing provider in relation to a project to enter into agreements pursuant to the Electronic Communications Code to provide full fibre connections to the entire portfolio, covering a range of matters including in relation to fire safety, post-installation.
- Acting in relation to a Rent Review Arbitration on behalf of the landlord worth £2.2m. Arguments before the Arbitrator concern ‘comparables’ permitted under the assumptions set out in the lease.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Donald Lambert