What people say about us
Private client and tax
Legal 500
2025 edition
‘A low-key team whose laid back approach masks some serious firepower and an excellent client list.’
What people say about us
Pensions
Legal 500
2025 edition
‘The team has a particular strength in education and University work in general. They are very well organised, across the detail of their cases, and hardworking.’
What people say about us
Restructuring and insolvency
Chambers UK
2025 edition
‘In terms of the firm itself and the region I would say it is a standout firm especially for commercial litigation and insolvency matters.’
Legal 500
2025 edition
‘Penningtons were amazing and very easy to deal with and communicated on an extremely easy to understand level and told you exactly how it was and guided me through the whole experience in a professional manner.’
What people say about us
Real estate
Chambers UK
2025 edition
‘Penningtons highlights and advises on the commercial implications of any aspects of the agreements at hand, while being pragmatic in order to meet the client’s deadlines.’
Legal 500
2025 edition
‘The commercial property team are a group of very talented, dedicated and personable professionals that are invested in understanding the client’s business.’
What people say about us
IT and digital transformation
Chambers UK
2025 edition
‘Penningtons Manches Cooper has a strong, knowledgeable, approachable team that is always available to support all our needs.’
Legal 500
2025 edition
‘Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is recognised… for its prowess across a full range of matters, including structuring and negotiating complex technology transactions, artificial intelligence projects, high tech manufacturing agreements and work among novel and emerging technologies.’
What people say about us
International trade
Chambers UK
2025 edition
‘They have very good depth of knowledge and are a well-coordinated team. They are very helpful and responsive to new cases.’
Legal 500
2025 edition
‘The firm is very experienced in commodities export trade law and in commodities arbitrations. The commercial input is also excellent. The firm’s solicitors, when called after business hours due to the urgency, always kindly assist.’
What people say about us
Intellectual property
Chambers UK
2025 edition
‘Penningtons Manches Cooper offers an impressive intellectual property practice acting for life sciences and tech-sector businesses, universities and their spin-offs, and also leading publishing and engineering companies. The firm comes recommended for litigation, as well as licence and research agreements.’
Legal 500
2025 edition
‘The team’s strategic prowess is exceptional as they expertly guided me through trademark matters with skill. Their clear and effective communication instilled a profound sense of confidence and reassurance.’
What people say about us
Immigration for business
Chambers UK
2025 edition
‘I rate Penningtons very high in handling complex matters.’
Legal 500
2025 edition
‘Empathy and action. Diligence and knowledge in advice as well as strategies to reach goals and tools. Collaboration is excellent, technology explained step by step with success. Very good follow-up.’
What people say about us
Employment for business
Chambers UK
2025 edition
‘Penningtons Manches Cooper guide us with a confident and risk-averse approach that gives us huge peace of mind and confidence to take action on key strategic decisions.’
Legal 500
2025 edition
‘A level of commitment far above what I expected. Fantastic communication throughout the process.’
What people say about us
Construction and infrastructure
Chambers UK
2025 edition
‘Penningtons has detailed knowledge and a pragmatic approach. It has always been quick to respond and it has a commercial view, rather than getting immersed in points of law.’
Legal 500
2025 edition
‘Penningtons are experts in construction and are able to provide practical advice with knowledge of the real world construction environment. They are able to advise on the balance between being legally correct, but also thinking about long-term relationships and negotiation strategies.’