Mike Cole has a particular interest in TUPE matters and business reorganisations. Clients 'would gladly recommend him to a close friend without a moment's pause. Eugene Wojciechowski is praised by clients for his commercial approach'. Daff Richardson 'tends to look at things very sensibly and comes back with a pragmatic response.
Chambers UK – 2014 edition
Sources also praise the firm's practice in IT and telecommunications matters, including outsourcing and software licensing.
IAM Licensing 250 – the World's Leading Patent and Technology Lawyers
Sam De Silva is a highly commercial lawyer with unflappable negotiation skills.
Craig Fenton, Managing director, Accenture
I would not hesitate to recommend that Sam De Silva be an integral part of any pitch team for complicated outsource or contractor deals. Besides being an excellent legal representative, he has superbly honed commercial skills and strengths.
David Honey, Director, Fujifilm UK
Sam De Silva is an expert in the outsourcing field and has provided me with the support and expertise I require to compile new contracts and deal with feedback from existing ones. He is quick to respond and will always put himself out to do his best to meet a deadline, no matter how short.
Sam Buckle, Strategic solution account director at NCR Corporation
Joanne Vengadesan and the Penningtons Manches team provided clear, pragmatic advice, within the rapid response times required to meet our deadlines. We felt well supported in negotiations.
COO, Indian defence technology organisation
Sam De Silva has worked for us at Eckoh plc on a number of occasions and has proven to be a true asset to the business. Sam will set a realistic deadline of price and timing and will always ensure that he meets those expectations. Sam is a personable guy but a hard negotiator when those difficult discussions take place. I would have no hesitation in recommending Sam.
Adam Moloney, Group finance director, Eckoh Plc
Amadeus Software approached Penningtons Manches for the first time in 2013 and has been extremely pleased with the quality and level of service. Here at last we have found solicitors who respond quickly, who have extensive legal knowledge of the IT industry, and who produce high quality results on time and within the estimates originally quoted.
Daniel Morris, Director, Amadeus Software Limited