Each of our offices provides access to the entire breadth of our legal practice, and people that are innovative, practical and passionate about what they do. Our main areas of practice are dispute resolution, corporate and commercial, real estate, private client and family. We have established a strong reputation in a variety of sectors, particularly private wealth, shipping, technology and property. Our lawyers are also recognised for their expertise in life sciences, education, retail, sports and entertainment and international trade. We have a commitment to high quality legal advice which is backed by a track record which dates back over 300 years. We aim to ensure that every individual reaches their full potential. Our learning and development programme is widely respected in the legal sector and has been recognised by the HR in Law Awards. We have also been acknowledged in independent employee satisfaction surveys as providing excellence in training, high quality work and levels of responsibility as well as a good culture and work/life balance. In spring 2017 we launched the Penningtons Manches Cooper Foundation. The foundation is at the heart of our charitable giving. It has a broad outlook but prioritises vulnerable groups, education projects and community initiatives. It is funded by donations from partners and staff as well as from clients, contacts and other friends of the firm. Each year we will choose a core project. The first of these highlights modern slavery and human trafficking. Alongside our central programme, we encourage schemes which have a positive impact on the communities in which we live and work. Our offices individually support a number of local projects and charities whose activities complement the main objectives of the foundation.
