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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is known for its work in general commercial litigation, with specialist advice also including international litigation and arbitration, group action litigation, and banking and finance disputes, among others. The team is led by Clare Arthurs who splits her time between Cambridge and London. Charlie Shillito specialises in financial services and professional negligence claims. Former practice head Emma Davies Day left the firm in February 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They have some really strong lawyers, particularly for a firm outside of the major cities. They are essentially offering London quality services.'

  • ‘Charlie Shillito has pedigree, but also an excellent understand of how defendant professional indemnity firms operate. He is also plainly very clever, engages with the details and merits of the case, and has sound judgement.'

  • ‘The team are a formidable legal force that are knowledgeable, flexible, commercial and adaptable. They use the latest technology to make life easier on clients and to reduce costs. They have real depth in their team.'

  • ‘Penningtons deliver magic circle quality legal advice at a competitive price, and without the egos!’

  • ‘Responsiveness, easy to work with and no frills.’

  • ‘Penningtons Manches Cooper is very professional and efficient. Members of the practice have varied knowledge and experience in different fields which is always very useful.’

  • ‘Charlie Shillito has been working very hard to protect us both commercially and privately. He has been efficient, knowledgeable and helpful.’

  • ‘They are not afraid to go and get advice from other professionals as needed and listen to the advice. The team work well together and all contribute. If someone is away there is always someone within the team to talk to who has been assigned to the case.’

Work highlights

  • Act for Gilliam Wallace in both her personal and commercial (as director of Azaria Consulting Ltd) capacities.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Clare Arthurs

Other key lawyers

Charlie Shillito, Holly Strube