The firm writes:
We believe that the coming together of two of the leading law firms in London and the South East from Monday (14 October) puts us in a strong position going forward, not only in terms of what we offer to our clients currently but also allowing us the potential for future growth.
Strategically, we are responding to the ever changing legal environment in which we now operate. It is not just about being a bigger firm. As a progressive firm, Penningtons always sought to enhance our client offering and ensure that we serviced our clients to the very best of our ability. That aim was shared by Manches. We believe that combining the strong reputations and experience of the two firms enables us to maximise our potential in the core areas of practice and in the key sectors in which we operate. Together, we can offer an increased range of services and depth of expertise to our clients. Of great importance to us also is the cultural compatibility of our two firms.
Like Penningtons, Manches has enjoyed a strong reputation in the legal marketplace for several years, both in the UK and internationally. Their core practice areas of litigation, private client, family, corporate, commercial, employment and property law mirror those of Penningtons. In addition, they have established themselves as leading providers of legal services to the technology, life sciences, education and banking sectors, all of which sectors are key to Penningtons and ones in which the Penningtons’ name is well respected.
Together, we now have a wider geographical reach, both nationally and internationally as well as an enhanced London offering. We will operate from 7 locations: London, Basingstoke, Cambridge, Godalming, Guildford, Oxford, and Reading, with a total of 115 partners and over 600 staff.
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