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Penningtons Manches Cooper said it supported Entrepreneurs Network research examining founders of Britain’s 100 fastest-growing companies. The firm said the analysis found that businesses with a foreign-born founder accounted for more than half of the companies and most of their combined pre-money valuation.
Penningtons Manches Cooper said it will host a London workshop on November 3, 2026, for boards, senior executives, general counsel and risk leaders. The firm said the session will use a live ransomware and data breach simulation to examine executive governance, strategic decisions and incident leadership.
Penningtons Manches Cooper said it will host a London panel discussion and networking event on November 9, 2026, to open Trustees’ Week. The firm said the event is for trustees and will feature panelists from charities whose work focuses on education in its broadest sense.
Penningtons Manches Cooper said it will hold a webinar on October 15, 2026, examining changes to the UK’s illegal working compliance regime that took effect on October 1. The firm said the session will examine obligations extending beyond traditional employment relationships, including subcontracting and labor supply arrangements.
Penningtons Manches Cooper said it will host a small-group roundtable on the United Kingdom’s industrial relations reforms on November 4 at its London office. The firm said the discussion will cover enhanced union rights, workplace access and changes to recognition and collective engagement frameworks.