Penningtons Manches Cooper strengthens disputes team with Solomonic litigation data
Top firm Penningtons Manches Cooper partners with Solomonic to optimise case strategies, enhance decision making and deliver superior outcomes for clients, leveraging the unmatched capabilities of the multi-award winning litigation intelligence platform.
Solomonic, the UK’s premier litigation data and analytics platform, is excited to announce its latest partnership with international top ranked firm Penningtons Manches Cooper. Access to Solomonic data and analytics gives a sharp competitive edge to the Penningtons Manches Cooper dispute resolution team, enhancing their reputation for handling and advising on high-stakes contentious matters.
Clare Arthurs, Head of Divisional Strategy for Disputes at Penningtons Manches Cooper, expressed her enthusiasm about working with Solomonic: “The level of support we received during the onboarding phase was exceptional. The team ensured that we were comfortable with every aspect of the platform and gave us the confidence to hit the ground running. It’s rare to feel this level of partnership from the outset.”
Solomonic data highlights the firm’s standout performance over the past two years, particularly in high profile areas such as aircraft leasing disputes, shipping, cryptocurrency litigation, major financial sector group actions and Covid-19 business interruption claims. This year, the firm ranks as the third-busiest in the Admiralty Court, up from fourth last year. As the Marine Trade Aviation Team gear up to celebrate 200 years of their shipping law practice, Darryl Kennard, Partner, commented:
“The intelligence provided has been incredibly useful in live disputes. Being able to access detailed analytics gives us a unique edge, allowing us to make more informed decisions during the life of a matter.”
Penningtons Manches Cooper was also the sixth-busiest firm in the Commercial Court in 2023, notably handling defendant work in the high-profile AerCap insurance litigation - one of Solomonic’s most watched claims.
Aircraft leasing has emerged as one of the most prominent and debated issues in the past two years, with Penningtons Manches Cooper playing a key role on the defendant side. The firm ranks as the third-busiest defendant firm for aircraft leasing disputes in 2023 and fourth-busiest the year to date, the intersection of these two complex sectors highlighting the strength and versatility of the firm's disputes team.
As reported in the 2023 Year in Review, the firm has a proven track record, ranking as a top 15 firm overall and a top 10 claimant firm - a significant rise fuelled by a rich seam of insurance work. The momentum continues in 2024, with the firm maintaining a top 30 position according to new claims issued, noted in the 2024 Half-year Review. The strength of Penningtons Manches Cooper’s dispute resolution division lies in its unified approach, seamlessly integrating deep expertise across the firm’s diverse specialisms to deliver a formidable and comprehensive offering.
Kamran Rehman, Partner at Penningtons Manches Cooper, commented, “Even in these early days, the insights we’ve uncovered have been impressive. The platform has revealed patterns in our cases we hadn’t previously considered, helping us approach disputes with a new level of precision. Beyond just data, it’s provided actionable intelligence that has elevated our strategic advice and bolstered our ability to deliver exceptional results for clients.”
Edward Bird, Solomonic CEO, added, “We are thrilled to partner with the Penningtons Manches Cooper dispute resolution team, empowering their practice with the full potential of data-driven insights. The firm has been on our radar for some time now, consistently ranking highly in our annual reports and we’re incredibly pleased to have them on board. Their decision to work with us underscores the increasing importance of data in informing legal strategies and highlights our role in transforming how leading law firms approach litigation decision making.”