Construction: Non-contentious
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 5
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(020) 7457 3000Chambers Review
Penningtons Manches Cooper has a highly skilled construction team with a strong reputation for handling non-contentious issues. The team possesses a noteworthy client base including significant developers, contractors and investors. It regularly assists with consultant appointments, procurement strategy and the negotiation of construction contracts for transport infrastructure, residential properties and mixed-use developments.
Work Highlights
- Penningtons Manches Cooper advised Wooldridge Development Limited on a significant pipeline development and ‘subject to planning’ sites, as part of linked transactions for the acquisition of land and the collaboration and sale of housing assets to third parties housing associations.
Strengths
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"Penningtons has detailed knowledge and a pragmatic approach. It has always been quick to respond and it has a commercial view, rather than getting immersed in points of law."
"The team is very diligent in its work. It is responsive and good at organising complex information when preparing cases."
"Penningtons help to demystify complex deals and understand the client’s needs."
"Penningtons Manches Cooper was knowledgeable and able to advise us in terms of the best approach to take."
"Penningtons has detailed knowledge and a pragmatic approach. It has always been quick to respond and it has a commercial view, rather than getting immersed in points of law."
"The team is very diligent in its work. It is responsive and good at organising complex information when preparing cases."
"Penningtons help to demystify complex deals and understand the client’s needs."
"Penningtons Manches Cooper was knowledgeable and able to advise us in terms of the best approach to take."
Notable Practitioners
Peter Massey is a non-contentious construction solicitor with a strong track record of representing housing associations and various developers. He is highly adept at assisting with procurement issues and the negotiation of building contracts and consultant appointments.
"Peter is always nice to work with and positive. He understands issues well and can advise."