England - South East • Private client
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP advises education institutions, grant making charities, philanthropists and religious institutions with governance, powers and duties of trustees in addition to regulatory matters. With over three decades of experience, Daff Richardson leads the team and frequently assists clients with employment issues, including grievances and whistleblowing. Rachel Spruce is sought after by private clients for structural matters, including the formation of charitable trusts. All the individuals mentioned are located in Oxford.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They have a breadth and depth of charity expertise.’
- ‘What makes them standout is the hands-on attitude of the solicitors and their ability to explain legislation and legal discourse.’
- ‘Penningtons Manches have an exceptional understanding of our business which has been gained by actively engaging with us as a client. This has ensured a truly collaborative way of working.’
- ‘Excellent quality of legal advice. Pragmatic and succinct approach.'
- ‘Highly responsive, client-focused, and efficient. Excellent at delivering focussed solutions to fit the scale of the issues and appropriate budgets.’
- ‘Daff Richardson combines being the soul of discretion with giving clear, concise pragmatic advice.’
Key clients
- Christ Church, Oxford
- Haberdashers’ Aske’s Elstree Schools Limited
- Pembroke College, Oxford
- International Headache Society
- National Oceanography Centre
- Nuffield College, Oxford
- Reeds Foundation
- The Institute of Leadership and Management
- Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
- The Licensed Trade Charity
- Marine Stewardship Council
- The Merchant Seaman's War Memorial Society
- The Fire Fighters Charity
- Green Templeton College, Oxford
- The Institute for Fiscal Studies
- Wellington College
- Oratory Schools Association
- Jesus College, Oxford
- Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge
- Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford
Work highlights
- Advised Christ Church College on a number of matters, including non-academic disciplinary procedures.
- Acted for The Oratory Schools Association on the disposal of a significant development site.
- Supported the in-house legal team at the National Oceanography Centre on a wide range of matters including advising on the terms of an international research collaboration.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Daff Richardson