Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• 'The team offers professionalism and knowledge. They have expertise in the areas of probate and empathy during what can be a very difficult time for the client. They maintained high levels of communication throughout, were always good at explaining in detail any complicated matters and were willing to adapt their practices to support my needs.’
• ‘Liz Cardy demonstrates empathy, professionalism, pragmatism and expertise. Hannah Gearey shows professionalism. Olivia Hodgson pays attention to detail and is professional and empathetic.’
• ‘Elizabeth Nicholas has excellent knowledge of trust law. She is innovative where problems arise and extremely practical. She shows patience and care with difficult issues and is quick to point out any potential problems that could arise. She makes clients feel that their concerns are safe in her hands and that all aspects of their matters are being considered. Elizabeth is highly recommended.’
• ‘The team is very knowledgeable and up to date with all new regulations, giving us the right advice to suit our circumstances. The team covered all the diversity needed and their response was quick and efficient.’
• ‘Pennington Manches Cooper are a go-to firm in the region for private client work. The team are very capable and are definitely my first port of call outside of London. My experience suggests real strength in depth and no weak links in the team.’
• ‘Cecelia Ward, supported by Vanessa Riley, has been acting on a complex estate of which I am executor. The complexity of the matter does not phase them. The team has a full grasp of the detail, is able to advise on all aspects with some very knotty problems and provide good value advice to the family.’
• ‘High responsiveness to client needs, combined with high proficiency in dealing with them. Cecelia Ward and her team are assisting me. The list of Cecelia’s skills and attributes would be long and that of her shortcomings, empty.’
• ‘The best private client department outside London. They have the depth and breadth of experience of a big firm but the flexibility and informality of a small one. It is a winning combination. Elizabeth Nicholas is the best young partner with whom I’ve worked in the last year. Her expertise and strategic vision is unrivalled. The availability, understanding, flexibility of Elizabeth to deal with our case stood out. Any client is lucky to have Elizabeth on their side.’

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