Department profile
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Litigation

UK Guide 2026 : Thames Valley


Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

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About

Provided by Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Our dispute resolution team deals with a broad cross-section of cases from major cross-border disputes that threaten the existence of a company and judicial review work to advising on the choice of dispute resolution clauses in contracts and mediating to resolve long-running, intractable cases.

We take care to understand the client’s objectives before devising and implementing an effective strategy tailored to their needs. When the interests of a client are best served by pursuing litigation vigorously, we consistently achieve good results but we also have a strong record of success in the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques such as mediation.

In the field of professional practices we have an excellent reputation for our work in advising on the full range of general partnership and LLP matters, including incorporation, restructuring, partner departures and insolvency.

Our clients range from multi-national corporations, regulatory bodies and trade associations to banks and other financial institutions, educational establishments and companies involved in group actions. We are increasingly working with international law firms, accountancy firms and corporates to provide clients with global solutions across multiple jurisdictions – particularly in India, the US, Europe and the Caribbean.

Chambers Review

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Litigation - Thames Valley

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Penningtons Manches Cooper has a well-regarded commercial litigation team with strong abilities in banking and financial disputes. The firm also handles general contractual disputes, acting for companies in the construction and manufacturing industries, as well as representing individuals. It has further experience advising on insolvency-related litigation.

Strengths

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  • The legal team never underestimated our opponents and were always one step ahead. I was always fully briefed on all outcomes and kept up to date at all times.

    Litigation respondentUK
  • The team was professional and timely in its correspondence and responsive to our concerns.

    Litigation respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Charlie Shillito
    Band 3Charlie Shillito

    Charlie Shillito

    Charlie Shillito is well versed in advising clients on a range of litigation, including disputes related to financial services and professional negligence claims.

    • He appreciates the commercial reality and demonstrates pragmatism in his advice.

      Litigation respondentUK
    • Charlie was absolutely brilliant – really responsive and very thoughtful about the case. He was very proactive at thinking of issues that may arise in the future.

      Litigation respondentUK
    • Charlie is a strong lawyer, and we were happy to be in his capable hands.

      Litigation respondentUK
    • Charlie understands his area very well; he is a good lawyer to have on your side.

      Litigation respondentUK

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