Penningtons Manches Cooper is a law firm providing legal advice in various sectors, including private wealth, shipping, real estate, and technology. The firm operates both in the UK and internationally.

Penningtons Manches Cooper

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP | 18,733 followers on LinkedIn. Top 50 UK law firm providing a broad range of legal services tailored to businesses and individuals. | Penningtons Manches Cooper is a leading UK and international law firm providing high quality legal advice to businesses and individuals.

We have UK offices in the City of London, Basingstoke, Birmingham, Cambridge, Guildford, Oxford and Reading, while our overseas network stretches from Asia to Europe through our presence in Singapore, Piraeus, Paris and Madrid. 

Our main areas of practice are dispute resolution, corporate and commercial, real estate, private client and family.

"Exactly the sort of person you want standing by your side during a complicated transaction." Chambers & Partners. Corporate partner at Penningtons

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The long-running saga of Illumina’s attempted acquisition of Grail – named so because of the belief that its blood test might prove to be the ‘Holy Grail’ of cancer detection – stirred up significant legal issues with regards to the status of European merger control. Although the European Commission’s involvement in the case was not determinative – the US Federal Trade Commission had already acted to block the merger – it was nonetheless a significant reflection of its inability to intervene in an acquisition that could have had a serious impact on a key market. Edmund Forey , managing associate in the commercial, IP and IT team, reviews the case, the threat of so-called ‘killer acquisitions’ in technologically advanced sectors, how the European Commission struggled to plug this ‘enforcement gap’, and what is next for the future of European merger control. Read in full here: https://lnkd.in/dfcNRD9Y #mergercontrol #acquisition #tech #lifesciences

We will be attending a number of events for aspiring lawyers throughout November – come and say hello! ➡️ University of Birmingham – Law Fair Join Natalie Yan, Andrew Mellor and current trainees on Wednesday November 13, from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, at the University of Birmingham Law Fair, for an opportunity to gain valuable insights into our early careers programmes and what we look for in applications. ➡️ University of Southampton – Law Fair If you're aspiring to embark on a rewarding legal career, join Madison Smith and current trainees at the University of Southampton Law Careers Fair on Wednesday November 13, from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, to learn about the range of opportunities available, including our diversity programme EMpower, vacation schemes, training contracts, and more! ➡️ Legal Cheek Virtual Law Fair Save the date for Legal Cheek 's 2024 UK Virtual Law Fair series, happening on Tuesday, November 19, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm, which we will be attending. As an attendee, you'll have the chance to explore the virtual Expo Hall, engage in video chats, and connect with graduate recruitment experts and trainees, as well as get insights into all the facets of a legal career, from application tips to the day-to-day life of a trainee. ➡️ All About Law – ‘How Socially Mobile Lawyers Made It’ panel discussion Join employment associate Laura Nichol for a panel session on Wednesday 20 November, from 4:00 pm - 5:00pm, to hear about the inspiring journeys of socially mobile lawyers who have successfully navigated the legal profession. See the full list of events we will be attending here: https://lnkd.in/eNEGXY73 #legalcareerdevelopment #virtuallawfair #legaleducation #careerdevelopment #futurelegalleaders

We’re proud to be a sponsor of cofinitive ’s seventh annual #21ToWatch campaign, which aims to celebrate world-class science and technology entrepreneurs, startups and innovation from across Cambridge and the east of England. Submissions are assessed on a range of criteria including innovation, challenge, influence, viability and memorability, allowing #21ToWatch to shine a spotlight on exciting new entries across a range of market sectors. To find out more about the campaign, click here: https://lnkd.in/g8Swy3t #21ToWatch #tech #lifesciences #Cambridge

If you are a student or aspiring legal professional, join us in our Guildford office for an exclusive event on Wednesday 20 November! Designed to showcase our early careers programmes, this is a unique opportunity to get an inside look at our firm and discover the exciting career paths we offer. Learn about Penningtons Manches Cooper, our values, and the dynamic work environment we foster, while having the opportunity to engage with our experienced professionals and get a feel for the various career opportunities available and how you can grow with us. We look forward to welcoming you to our Guildford office and helping you discover your future with us. Places will be limited, and confirmation of attendance will be sent out one week before the event. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eGid5gZr #earlycareers #legalcareers #trainingcontract #trainee

Our corporate team has advised the shareholders of Global Design Innovation Limited ( GDi ), a UK-based provider of digital and software services, on its acquisition by US-based Oceaneering International, a global technology company providing engineered services and products, and robotic solutions to the offshore energy, defence, aerospace, manufacturing, and entertainment industries. The team was led by corporate partner Will Axtell , with support from managing associate Dominique Sabatini and associates Leo Shrimpton and Archie Perks . The wider team included employment senior associate Luke Shaw , corporate tax partner Kathy Potter , pensions partner Alison Hills and senior associate Clare Coley , commercial and IP senior associate Nora Pook and managing associate Edmund Forey , and trainee solicitor Amelia Johnson . Read about the deal in full here: https://lnkd.in/edi82XmB #corporatelaw #acquisition #technology #software

We are delighted to once again have been recognised in the annual The Times Best Law Firms list. The list is based on peer endorsements and is compiled by Statista , an independent market research agency, which surveys thousands of solicitors and barristers in England, Wales, and Scotland, and asks them to vote on the best law firms across 28 categories. Our inclusion in the list follows a strong performance in the legal directories. Read more about our recent achievements here: https://lnkd.in/eguEw22J #bestlawyers #bestlawfirms #recommended #legalnews

Our corporate team has advised Carver Group , a leading provider of climate control solutions, on the acquisition of S & P COIL PRODUCTS LIMITED . The team advising Carver Group was led by corporate partner Adam McGiveron , and included support from corporate partner Emma Bryant , banking and finance senior associate Andy Rushfirth , employment managing associate Charissa Upton and associate Sabrina Bernard , IP, IT and commercial partner Oliver Kidd , and real estate partner Andrew Mellor and associate Emma Connaughton . Read about the deal in full here: https://lnkd.in/etdHna6w #corporate #corporatelaw #HVAC #climatecontrol

“It’s an opportunity for us to pause and shine a light on the amazing work undertaken every day by charities across the country, and specifically by trustees who invest their time, their energy and their skills in supporting good causes.” This week is Trustees’ Week. Head of our charities team Virginia Henley and associate Saffa Mir talk about the importance of Trustees’ Week, and provide an overview of the content the team will be sharing throughout the week. #charities #charitieslaw #trustee #trusteesweek

A year on from the introduction of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, a newly published outline transition plan for Companies House has provided some clarity on the timings for further changes. With various measures introduced as a result of the act in spring earlier this year, there remain a number which are yet to come into force – which, together, will amount to some of the most significant changes to UK corporate transparency in 170 years. In this latest article from our corporate team, global head of corporate Matthew Martin , and senior knowledge lawyer Marina Ehrlich , review the most important changes so far, the expected changes for 2025 and 2026, as well as what is not mentioned in the new transition plan. Read in full here: https://lnkd.in/eqdsKMFY #corporatelaw #CompaniesHouse #corporatetransparency

The latest fashion, luxury and lifestyle round-up from our retail team, led by partners Matthew Martin and Gavin Stenton , reviews the biggest stories in the sector for the month of October. Despite a 'disappointing' financial performance over the previous few years, British luxury brand Mulberry has rejected a second acquisition offer from Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group, which already holds a 37% stake in the luxury handbag maker. Meanwhile, LVMH has announced the sale of its interest in luxury streetwear label Oft-White to Bluestar Alliance, and Richemont, owner of Cartier and Montblanc, is planning to sell its online luxury multi-brand group, Yoox Net-a-Porter, to online shopping platform MyTheresa. Finally – has the reported demise of the high street been exaggerated? Possibly, if the £800 million investment of John Lewis into store makeovers and proposals to transform London’s Oxford Street are an indication of changing times. Read the round-up in full here: https://lnkd.in/eTf25wkN #fashion #luxury #lifestyle

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