Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Praised by clients for combining ‘technical excellence with real commercial focus,’ Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is home to a team of experts capable of handling high-value, high-profile, and multi-jurisdictional transactions. The corporate practice covers a wide array of industry sectors such as manufacturing, education, and technology, and the roster continues to expand. Spearheading the department is Matthew Martin who stands out for his breadth of practice, which spans public and private M&A, disposals, and acquisition finance, as well as restructuring, refinancing, and divestments. He is supported by the ’trusted’ Mona Patel, who specialises in cross-border acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures, and management buyouts. At the associate level, Emily MacDonald is the name to note for accelerated sales processes, restructuring, and debt and equity financing.