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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Employment: Senior Executive

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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

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Employment: Senior Executive - London (Firms)

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Penningtons Manches Cooper frequently advises senior executive clients from a range of industries including finance, technology and professional services. The firm is sought out for its expert handling of exits, grievances, disciplinary processes and dismissals. It is also skilled in handling non-contentious senior executive representation, such as matters including remuneration packages and reputational advice.

Strengths

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  • They are very assured and confident in their advice, always very prompt in responding and always go the extra mile.

    Employment: Senior Executive respondentUK
  • Penningtons Manches Cooper had great experience in understanding the unique work disputes relevant to more senior or executive roles.

    Employment: Senior Executive respondentUK
  • Their empathy, clarity and deep understanding of employment law make them stand out.

    Employment: Senior Executive respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Paul Mander
    Band 2Paul Mander

    Paul Mander

    Paul Mander leads the employment team at Penningtons Manches Cooper. He is a highly regarded employment lawyer known for his expertise representing senior executives, and he is experienced across both contentious and non-contentious matters.
    • His advice is practical, thoughtful, business-minded and relevant.

      Employment: Senior Executive respondentUK
    • Paul is smart, efficient and practical.

      Employment: Senior Executive respondentUK
    • Paul Mander has encyclopedic knowledge of the area and is fair but firm.

      Employment: Senior Executive respondentUK
  • Band 3Ruby Dinsmore
    Band 3Ruby Dinsmore

    Ruby Dinsmore

    Ruby Dinsmore focuses her practice on acting for senior executives across a range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, technology and professional services. She has particular expertise in handling discrimination matters that involve neurodivergent individuals.
    • Ruby Dinsmore understood exactly what I needed, challenged when required and was supportive every step of the way.

      Employment: Senior Executive respondentUK
    • She was always responsive, able to answer all my questions, and I felt at ease having her handle my case.

      Employment: Senior Executive respondentUK
    • Ruby is excellent.

      Employment: Senior Executive respondentUK
  • Band 4Andrew Haywood
    Band 4Andrew Haywood

    Andrew Haywood

    Andrew Haywood is a partner at Penningtons Manches Cooper who specialises in advising senior executives in relation to exit negotiations and post-termination restrictions. He has experience handling litigation in both the Employment Tribunal and High Court.
    • Andrew Haywood provided prompt and pragmatic advice. He is very responsive and very understanding.

      Employment: Senior Executive respondentUK
  • Band 5Graham Green
    Band 5Graham Green

    Graham Green

    Graham Green regularly applies his knowledge of the employment industry to employers in the media, a market in which he has carved out a particular specialism.

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