She supports landlords with the day-to-day management of their property portfolios, providing clear and practical guidance on regulatory compliance. This includes advising on obligations under the Renters’ Rights Act, licensing requirements, and compliance with EPC and Gas Safety Regulations. Ellie works proactively with clients to ensure that correct procedures are followed and risks are minimised. Her experience also extends to injunction proceedings, particularly in situations where tenants fail to provide access, and she is skilled at taking decisive action to protect her clients’ interests.

Ellie has specialist knowledge of regulated tenancies under the Rent Act 1977, where obtaining possession can be complex and requires careful strategic advice. She also advises landlords on deposit protection disputes and compensation claims under the Housing Act 2004. She has a strong interest in rent repayment orders, acting for landlords and tenants in matters such as failure to obtain a house in multiple occupation (HMO) licence. Known for her friendly and pragmatic approach, she provides commercially focused advice, always mindful of costs and committed to helping clients achieve the most efficient and effective outcome.

Alongside her legal practice, Ellie is passionate about social mobility and actively supports students applying for vacation schemes and training contracts.

She has acted for clients ranging from small family-owned businesses to multi-brand groups, franchise networks, and publicly listed companies, across many sectors including food and beverage, health, property, education and shipping. Georgia is known for her proactive and thorough approach, taking the time to understand her clients’ needs and the dynamics of their business so that she can deliver efficient and technically sound advice that aligns with their commercial objectives. She especially enjoys the pace and collaborative nature of complex transactions, working closely with all parties and their advisors to drive deals forward and achieve shared goals.

Georgia joined the firm in 2026, after training and qualifying at another leading law firm, specialising in franchising. She holds an undergraduate degree in classical civilisations from the University of Warwick, and a MA law degree and LPC MSc degree in law, business and management from the University of Law.

With experience across a number of sectors, James has a particular focus on technology, IT, procurement, and life sciences. His practice covers working with clients on outsourcing and intra-group arrangements, agency and introducer agreements, IP licences, property management agreements, platform and website terms and conditions, IT and software agreements, and general terms and conditions to govern the supply of goods or services. James has also advised charities and large pharmaceutical and technology companies on their data protection compliance, both in the UK and the EU.

His contentious work focuses on intellectual property disputes concerning trademarks, patents and copyright, and he has advised clients on claims before the Intellectual Property Court and regarding invalidity proceedings at the EUIPO. Having joined the firm as a trainee in 2023, James qualified as a solicitor in 2025. Prior to his training contract, he obtained his undergraduate degree in law from the University of Sussex, before completing the LPC and working as a paralegal at a fintech payments company in London. During his time in-house, he gained practical experience advising companies on delivering strategic solutions at pace in a heavily regulated sector.

Her work includes administering a wide range of estates, such as those involving international elements, complex family circumstances, and high value assets. Ola also advises on the creation and administration of trusts, as well as lifetime gifting and inheritance tax considerations, offering clear and structured support throughout the planning process.

She is known for her friendly, approachable and organised style, building strong relationships with clients who value her patience and reassuring manner. These qualities help ensure that they feel supported at every stage, particularly individuals who may be navigating bereavement, capacity issues, or concerns around vulnerable family members.

Ola received her law degree from the University of Bristol and studied for the LPC (with LLM) part-time alongside completing her training contract. She qualified in 2021 and has been a full member of STEP, the world’s leading organisation for private wealth professionals, since May 2024. Her STEP qualification highlights her commitment to best practice in estate administration and tax planning.

She regularly advises on and negotiates a wide range of construction documentation, including industry standard building contracts, professional appointments, collateral warranties and security documentation. Dil also plays a key role in undertaking comprehensive development and construction related due diligence, providing clear and comprehensive advice on risk allocation and project deliverability.

In addition to her involvement in large-scale commercial schemes, including hotel developments and logistics facilities, she has a track record in care home projects and university developments. With considerable experience in the legal field, including working in-house at a multinational professional services firm, Dil joined Penningtons Manches Cooper in 2025, having trained and qualified as a solicitor at a leading firm in Hampshire.

She works across various industries, and has experience supporting clients in the logistics, aviation and education sectors in particular. Poppy is well versed in drafting and reviewing employment contracts and handbooks, and advises in relation to day to day employment issues such as disciplinary and grievance matters, holiday entitlement and pay matters, and long term sickness absences. She also has experience supporting education clients on union pay disputes.

Poppy also assists with redundancies and facilitating practical solutions by negotiating exits and settlement agreements. She particularly enjoys proactively managing Employment Tribunal proceedings and also regularly supports clients in this area.