‘Business-driven and pragmatic‘, Joanne Vengadesan, an expert in contracts and data protection, leads Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP‘s noncontentious IT practice which has a strong fintech offering, an international scope, and advises on cutting-edge matters, including AI and blockchain. Partner, Oliver Kidd is another specialist for contractual matters and data protection.
The reputation management and privacy practice at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP supports both claimants and defendants with libel claims, harassment, and data protection breaches. Head of litigation Clare Arthurs and reputation specialist Jeremy Clarke Williams co-lead the team. Adele Ashton has over 20 years' experience handling complex malicious falsehood and libel claims against major national news outlets, and is leading a number of large data breach claims. The team is supported by associate Eva McHale, who is also recommended.
The Legal 500 - 2023 edition
When it comes to tech issues, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is a leading firm across the South East. Its practice spans numerous office locations and is therefore able to advise on a broad range of issues including software supply agreements, AI projects and data protection.
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP’s defamation and reputation management team has expertise in misuse of private information, harassment and data protection breaches.
‘Great team with deep knowledge and experience of this legal area.’
The Legal 500 - 2022 edition