‘First class’ Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP combines its international capabilities with a varied offering which covers the education, technology, life sciences, and financial services sectors. The team is jointly helmed by Oxford-based Daff Richardson, who advises education, charity, and technology sector clients in various employee relations situations, in addition to possessing expertise in data protection issues, and Reading-based Eugene Wojciechowski, who deploys her extensive Tribunal claims experience to handle complex unlawful discrimination and whistleblowing mandates. Gemma Woodhouse is noted for her tech sector capabilities.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘First class firm offering a range of excellent employment lawyers.’
‘The employment team are a fantastic blend of knowledge and approachability.'
- 'They have excellent sector specific knowledge for education and a wealth of experience in this area.'
‘Gemma Woodhouse is always available, gives sensible commercial advice and backs it up with a robust litigation approach.'
‘An excellent, large team of highly experienced professionals. It is an absolute delight to work with any member of this firm's employment law team.’
‘The knowledge that the team have of our sector is second to none. They are simply experts, and I have full confidence in the advice that they give to me. The response is always timely and well thought through.’
‘Katie Glenndinning is an expert. She has a calm but steely resolve, and her detailed knowledge of both employment law and the education sector means that she is a true asset to our business.’
‘Very good and practical advice received. Penningtons acted proactively and provided us with clear advice how to handle the case and acted very quickly (which was needed in this perspective).’
Key clients
- Stanford University
- MoA Technology Limited
- Kore Wireless
- The Pirbright Institute
- CABI
- Renantis
- Grundon Waste Management
- Logisnext
- PRP Architects LLP
- Playtech plc
- Jesus College, Oxford
- 23.5 Degrees Limited (Starbucks franchise)
- Marine Stewardship Council
- Not Just Cleaning
- Haberdashers’ Schools Elstree
- Rayner Intraocular Lenses
- United Reform Church
- DAF Trucks N.V.
- Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Daff Richardson, Eugene Wojciechowski