John Pennie
Partner
Email: john.pennie@dickinson-dees.com
Tel: (0191) 279 9255
Fax: (0191) 279 9100
St. Ann's Wharf
112 Quayside
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE99 1SB
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Expertise
- John is a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner. He has advised on all aspects of corporate and personal insolvency for the last 20 years. He is the moderator for the Personal Insolvency Paper set by the Joint Insolvency Examination Board and an adviser on insolvency matters for the Law Society and the CBI. John is the only Solicitor representative on the Insolvency Rules Committee who were tasked with the ongoing job of reviewing the New Rules following the implementation of the Enterprise Act 2002.
Procurement
John has a particular specialist interest in European and UK procurement law. He advises NHS Trusts, Local Authorities and Police Forces in relation to proper but pragmatic compliance with this legislation.
Competition Law
John’s postgraduate studies were at the University of Brussels and while there he developed an interest in Competition Law and Policy. He has been a member of our Dawn Raid Response Team since its formation.
Intellectual Property
John has a particular interest in trade marks, copyright and unregistered design rights and acts for clients keen to police their rights around the globe.
Professional Memberships
- Law Society
- Fellow of the Association of Business Recovery Professionals.
Related Services
Additional Information
John speaks reasonable French, German and Italian. He can also understand some Portuguese, Spanish and Dutch. A specialist in both personal and corporate insolvency, heading a team of 19 lawyers. Lord Chancellor’s Insolvency Rules Committee member; JIEB Moderator in personal insolvency; Member of the Law Society Insolvency Authorisation Casework Committee; Licensed insolvency practitioner; MA (Cantab). Partner with Dickinson Dees since 1985. John is a keen gardener and cook.