With comprehensive experience of advising on insurance and reinsurance matters, Julian has been heavily involved in the multi-billion dollar aviation insurance claims arising out of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, working on all aspects of the litigation. He has been responsible for handling marine and aviation insurance claims on behalf of insureds, and has also acted for marine underwriters, preparing detailed advice on a variety of coverage issues.

Julian is also involved in a series of complex aerospace claims, advising insurers on coverage and the technical aspects arising from the issues at play. Additionally, he works across a broad range of shipping matters, including charterparty disputes, admiralty claims, collisions, fires and groundings. Having studied German at Oxford University, Julian is a fluent German speaker and has utilised these skills in his professional capacity, including in a role based in Allianz’s Munich headquarters. He is also a fluent Spanish speaker.

He has experience working on complex high net worth financial remedy cases, including those involving complex business interests, international assets, crypto-assets, conduct issues and the enforcement of financial orders. Tom has also assisted clients with disputes regarding children, including those with elements of international child abduction, relocation and domestic abuse.

As a member of Resolution, an organisation which promotes a constructive approach to resolving family law matters, Tom always endeavours to help clients resolve disputes in a constructive manner. Previous clients have described Tom as having a ‘calming presence’ and ‘inspiring confidence’.

Tom is a law and business graduate of the University of Warwick, which gives him a particularly strong understanding of corporate structures and the commercial considerations that can arise in family law matters. Before qualifying as a solicitor, he worked as a criminal disclosure paralegal at the Serious Fraud Office and as a document review paralegal on a public inquiry for the Cabinet Office.

He possesses extensive expertise in IT, technology, and professional services which has been enhanced by his secondment to a leading digital network solutions provider. This hands-on role allowed Tom to gain deep insights into the intricacies of the technology sector, refining his ability to address the complex industry challenges faced by professional service providers.

His practical experience complements his advisory skills, enabling him to deliver tailored solutions and strategic guidance to clients operating in fast-evolving digital environments. This unique blend of in-house exposure and sector expertise underscores his capacity to navigate technical, commercial, and regulatory aspects with confidence and precision.

Tom also provides expert guidance across the retail and publishing sectors. He is highly skilled in drafting and advising on a wide range of legal matters, including complex technology projects, software development agreements, IP licensing, distribution, manufacturing, agency, and introducer agreements. Additionally, Tom handles publishing agreements and creates tailored terms and conditions for platforms, websites, and the supply of goods or services.

She has particular expertise in personal immigration, exceptional applications, and those engaging human rights. Jen has secured exceptional grants when applicants cannot meet requirements in varying circumstances, raising a range of arguments depending on the case. Her experience extends to complex appeal and judicial review litigation. Jen has also prepared reports for family court proceedings as an expert in immigration law.

As well as working directly with individuals, she advises corporate clients on sponsorship applications, and is a member of the audit team. In all cases, she approaches the options available creatively and holistically, keeping the individuals at the centre of each application. A member of the Immigration Law Practitioners Association, Jen has been recognised as an ‘Associate to watch’ by Chambers UK in the personal immigration category for human rights, asylum and deportation.

She acts in cross-jurisdictional cases and has particular expertise in handling matters involving medical negligence, minors, and fatalities across the world. Camilla has extensive experience in managing personal injury claims both in the UK and internationally, with specialised expertise across various jurisdictions, including France, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Turkey, Greece, and Portugal.

Among Camilla’s clients are some of the world’s leading travel insurance clients, who require her legal advice on a range of claims. She offers valuable insights into the prospects and management of claims, ensuring the best outcomes for her clients and their policyholders. Camilla has been heavily involved in assisting with multi-million-pound catastrophic injury claims handled at the firm. She has also gained experience in clinical negligence cases, having previously worked in the firm’s clinical negligence team.

Camilla’s academic achievements include a law degree from the University of Surrey and the Legal Practice Course, with a master’s of law. She is a proud member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and is also a fluent speaker of Mauritian Creole.

She also has experience of handling cases for clients who are suffering from the effects of delayed diagnosis and misdiagnosis, as well as assisting senior members of the team on complex stroke and brain injury claims, and advising clients with life-altering injuries. She has supported claimants through fatal cases, including neonatal death, surgical and oncology claims.

Prior to joining the firm as a paralegal in May 2017, Grace completed her Legal Practice Course and an LLB with the University of Exeter. She worked within the personal injury and medical negligence team prior to beginning her training contact and qualified as an associate in March 2023.

Her practice covers a diverse range of areas, including advising on commercial contract, shareholder and banking disputes, regulatory compliance, debt recovery and professional negligence claims. She is recognised by the Legal 500 as a key lawyer in the firm’s professional negligence team. Sophie has been involved in UK and cross-border litigation and arbitration, has experience of taking claims through the County Court and the High Court, and was part of the team that acted for the Consumers’ Association in the seminal Supreme Court case of Phillip v Barclays. She also works closely with the firm’s corporate, commercial, IP and IT, and employment teams.

Sophie graduated from the University of Cambridge with a BA in human, social and political sciences in 2016, following which she worked as a major gift fundraiser for both Cambridge and Oxford Universities. Between 2019 and 2021 she undertook the Graduate Diploma in Law and the Legal Practice Course, achieving a distinction in both. Sophie joined the firm in 2021 as a trainee and qualified as a solicitor in 2023.

Her experience also extends to working on aviation and aerospace insurance matters, with a focus on insurance and reinsurance litigation. She represents shipowners, charterers and insurers, as both claimants and defendants. Ellen has experience in multiple forums, including London arbitration and the High Court. She is currently involved in the multi-billion-dollar aviation insurance litigation arising out of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Ellen joined the firm in 2020 as a paralegal in the commercial dispute resolution team, and subsequently commenced her training contract in 2021. She qualified as a solicitor in 2023. Prior to joining the firm in 2020, Ellen studied geography at Durham University, after which she undertook the Graduate Diploma in Law and the Legal Practice Course, achieving a distinction in both.

A member of Resolution, an organisation which promotes a constructive approach to resolving family law matters, Fareen is committed to resolving disputes in a constructive manner and working with clients to achieve the best possible outcomes for all parties involved. She presently sits on the Oxfordshire Resolution committee, and has also sat on the committee for the Thames Valley Family Law Society.

Fareen joined Penningtons Manches Cooper in 2021 after training and qualifying at a law firm in Surrey. An LLB graduate of the London School of Economics, she spent time after graduating working at Berkshire Women’s Aid before continuing with her legal training and qualification.

She acts for registered providers of social housing on land acquisitions, often subject to planning, which includes advising on and negotiating associated planning agreements, ensuring suitability from a charging perspective. Sarah also acts on turnkey acquisitions and golden-brick deals with development agreements. Her work includes negotiating infrastructure agreements, section agreements, deeds of easements, nomination agreements and deeds of variation.

Sarah acts for private clients on commercial property transactions, from mixed-use acquisitions and disposals, to acting for landlords and tenants on the grant of commercial leases, surrenders and lease renewals. She also acts for high net worth individuals on acquisitions and disposals of private residential properties from country homes to London’s prime residential property sector. Sarah has experience working for private residential developers on land acquisitions and plot sales. She is a member of Women in Social Housing and actively participates in the firm’s CSR and HR initiatives, as well as its sports and social committee.