UK Guide 2026 : Thames Valley
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Penningtons Manches Cooper has a strong restructuring and insolvency practice in the region. The firm is able to handle the most complex proceedings and corporate recovery plans. It is able to bring its profound knowledge of the universities and spinouts sectors to bear to rescue innovative companies inevitably burdened by long-tail pre-revenue cycles.
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The firm is great at problem solving and getting the right people to ensure the job gets done. They were excellent in understanding my business structure and how best to support me with the changes.
An established team that offers a partner-led, fully integrated approach. The practical tone of the advice and support provided translates to a tangible commercial advantage for their clients.
Reliable, accessible, timely and reasonably priced legal support. They are always available when needed.
A high degree of relevant expertise in the area combined with a user-friendly approach. Completely dedicated to their clients' best interests.
Across the firm, they have depths of sector knowledge to draw on. This means they understand the nuances and issues relevant to the client, not just the pure legal position.
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Rebecca Andrews-Walker is recognised for her work assisting corporates and insolvency practitioners through both contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters.
She is fantastic technically and commercially. I have absolute faith in Rebecca's ability to get the right answer and right result in any situation across any sector.
Rebecca combines top-quality advice with leading levels of client engagement and service, always informed by the commercial context in which the client operates.
Rebecca helped us look at what we needed specifically, as well as giving some high-level advice. The main thing I appreciated about her was her understanding of the specificity of our need.
Rebecca is a people person, good with people who are not used to difficult situations and are there for first time. The way she handles situations is on the people side of things.
At the heart of her effort to go the extra mile is her desire to see things through the client's lens, taking a hands-on approach to ensure the support she provides is both practical and adds value.
Jonathan Allen is a talented insolvency and restructuring associate who increasingly leads difficult matters for clients. He acts in all manner of industry sectors and is particularly noted for his work in the biotech and research and development spaces.
I was very impressed with Jonathan Allen.
He is always alive to issues and able to raise sensitive matters with clients. He is always commercial in his approach and in the advice provided.
With Jonathan, if we have a difference of opinion or a different view, he is willing to articulate it and discuss it with us.
Restructuring/Insolvency
Restructuring/Insolvency
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