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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Education: Institutions (Schools)

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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

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Education: Institutions (Schools) - UK-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Penningtons Manches Cooper offers extensive education support for independent schools. The team regularly advises clients on matters including SEN, safeguarding, employment and pension issues. The firm is also adept at handling allegations of misconduct, sexual assault and disability discrimination claims.
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Strengths

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  • Penningtons Manches Cooper has a very good understanding of the issues together with a very responsive service.

    Education: Institutions (Schools) respondentUK

  • Penningtons Manches Cooper is very knowledgeable, especially where there may be an education and employment overlap.

    Education: Institutions (Schools) respondentUK

  • The firm provides prompt responses and clear, professional advice.

    Education: Institutions (Schools) respondentUK

  • Penningtons Manches Cooper is commercially focused and up to date.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Gemma Woodhouse
    Gemma Woodhouse

    Gemma Woodhouse

    Gemma Woodhouse is an employment lawyer based in Reading who has a noteworthy reputation for her work in the independent school sector. She leads the education team, assisting clients with both contentious and non-contentious work, including staff dismissals, workplace investigations and pension issues.

    • Gemma is excellent, and I can highly recommend her.

      Education: Institutions (Schools) respondentUK

    • Gemma is an excellent adviser, with very strong knowledge of our sector.

      Education: Institutions (Schools) respondentUK

    • Gemma provides us with effective, timely and clear guidance at all times. Her support is invaluable.

      Education: Institutions (Schools) respondentUK

    • Gemma Woodhouse is a pleasure to work with, very calm under pressure and is able to explain things to clients in an accessible way.

      Education: Institutions (Schools) respondentUK

    • Gemma is an excellent legal business partner who provides exceptional customer service, regularly going the extra mile.

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