UK Guide 2026 : Thames Valley
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Penningtons Manches Cooper has a strong presence in the professional negligence market. The firm's Oxford office draws on practice area expertise to represent claimants and defendants in cases concerning solicitors as well as other professionals including accountants and IT providers.
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Penningtons Manches Cooper represented Grant Thornton as liquidator of Privilege Wealth in a claim against a payment service provider.
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Penningtons Manches Cooper deliver a high level of practicality, giving the law while being totally pragmatic about how matters actually play out.
Penningtons Manches Cooper is a wonderful team who I do really enjoy working with.
Penningtons Manches Cooper has a multi-disciplined team and always ensures that the right expert is dealing with the right subject matter.
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Charlie Shillito is a senior associate in Penningtons Manches Cooper's Oxford office. He is recognised for advising a variety of individuals on professional negligence claims including pursuing claims against solicitors, valuers and accountants.
Charlie Shillito is a very good lawyer who knows his law. He is very thorough and a good investigator with good commercial and cost awareness.
Charlie is very professional and responsive, as well as being very knowledgeable.
Charlie was a delight to work with. His assessment of all possible legal routes meant that we could define a resolution best suited to our specific circumstances.
Charlie Shillito has got a really nice broad range of experience, has been in court plenty and is developing strategic nous.
Sophie Newman is an associate at Penningtons Manches Cooper with solid expertise in professional negligence cases. She is well versed in matters involving a wide range of professionals including solicitors and tax advisers.
Sophie Newman is impressive and she always knows what she is talking about.
A good pair of eyes for issues in a case.
Professional Negligence
Professional Negligence
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Practice area: Professional Negligence
Location: London (Firms)
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