Penningtons Solicitors LLP

Our corporate team advises on complex transactions, including cross-border mergers, private equity deals, and joint ventures. We provide strategic guidance on governance, compliance, and regulatory matters for multinational corporations and startups. Clients benefit from sector-specific expertise in technology, energy, and financial services.

We offer comprehensive private wealth services covering tax planning, trust structures, and succession strategies for high-net-worth individuals. Our specialists advise on asset protection, international estate planning, and family office solutions. The team handles complex probate disputes and cross-border inheritance matters.

Recognised as a leading maritime practice, we represent shipowners, insurers, and charterers in admiralty claims, cargo disputes, and regulatory compliance. Our 24/7 emergency response team handles collision incidents, salvage operations, and environmental liabilities. We also advise on ship finance and newbuilding contracts.

We handle commercial property acquisitions, development projects, and portfolio management for domestic and international investors. Our services include real estate finance, construction law, and landlord-tenant disputes. The team specialises in sustainable building regulations and mixed-use developments.

Our dispute resolution practice covers commercial litigation, arbitration, and insolvency proceedings. We represent clients in complex contractual disputes, intellectual property infringement cases, and cross-border debt recovery. The team has particular strength in technology-related litigation and regulatory investigations.

Helen Drayton leads the firm with 16 years of consecutive growth, overseeing strategic expansion and international partnerships. Her leadership focuses on innovation in legal service delivery and client-centric solutions.

Shipping and commodities disputes specialist Max Lim strengthens our Singapore office. With expertise in maritime law, he advises on complex international trade disputes and charterparty agreements across the Asia Pacific region.

Naomi Roper specialises in banking and finance transactions, including leveraged finance and capital markets. Her experience spans real estate finance and structured lending, enhancing our housing sector practice.

Phillip D'Costa leads international trade initiatives, advising on commodity finance and cross-border transactions. He represents clients in oil, gas, and agricultural commodity disputes across key global jurisdictions.

Juan Alegre heads the Madrid office, focusing on international arbitration and cross-border litigation. His expertise in European commercial law supports clients navigating complex multi-jurisdictional disputes.

We specialise in private wealth, shipping, technology, real estate, corporate finance, and international trade, with sector-specific expertise in life sciences, education, and sports.

Yes, we operate through 11 offices in the UK, Europe, and Asia, supported by global networks Multilaw and the European Law Group covering 100+ countries.

Our shipping team provides a dedicated 24/7 emergency response service for maritime incidents and urgent client needs.

We are consistently ranked in Chambers UK and The Legal 500 for excellence in private wealth, shipping, and commercial dispute resolution.

I was very pleased with the service I received from Edward, Tristan and Adrian regarding a complex matter. I assisted them as much as I could, which helped them to deliver superlative service and more peace of mind for me. I am used to writing detailed letters to "sort matters out", but also know when to leave something to the experts. I had availed myself of the assistance of one of their ex-colleagues in the past for a completely unrelated matter, and was deeply impressed with the service provided.

Once again, my expectations were fully met. This was not a cheap exercise, but in the end I feel it was money well spent. I have dealt with shonky lawyers in the past (particularly with conveyancing), but Pennington Manches Cooper LLC is a class act. A full breakdown of anticipated fees (within a range) was given upfront, and when I received the invoice it had stayed within those bounds. All communications were timely, responsive, detailed and very friendly in nature. I would not hesitate to use them again if the need should ever arise - professional in every manner!

Critical: Quality, Value I paid 350/hr for what I hoped would be a good solicitor to help my daughter in an employment case. What I got was a weak, posturing clerk with headed notepaper. Don't go here.

Critical: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness The most incompetent conveyancers I've ever come across. They are the reason our purchase has fallen through. If you are the party of the transaction that is not using them, pull out when is still early. If you are the party who instructed them, well, the blame is on you for whatever will happen.

Exploitative fees. I was surprised when a saw a 2900 bill for a simple Tier 2 Visa procedure, while the average costs at other immigration lawyers are around 600.

The Madrid office get 5 stars without hesitation. They listned to what I wanted and then recommended another company more local to me, and cheaper. No fees applied. That's an honest service! For the London office, I had an initial enquiry but the person who returned my call was very thorough and made sure I understood everything. Would be five stars but they had to be reminded to return the call after a week or so.