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Penny Simpson is a prominent partner in the Planning and Environment Group at Freeths LLP, where Penny has been contributing since May 2013, based in the Sheffield office. Prior experience includes serving as an associate at DLA Piper UK LLP from July 2003 to May 2013, and as senior in-house counsel at RSPB from September 1999 to July 2003. Prior to these roles, Penny held the position of assistant solicitor at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP from August 1997 to August 1999. Penny's educational background includes earning a Legal Practice Course (LPC) degree from the College of Law, London, between 1993 and 1995, and a degree in Biological Sciences from The University of Manchester from 1989 to 1991, following studies at Cranbrook School.
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We are a leading full-service UK law firm, with 1,000+ freethinking colleagues all working together to make the future better for our people, clients and communities. We are a big firm, without the attitude. We get our momentum from our guiding values – smart, bold and together. We are friendly, straight-talking and use our expertise and integrity to deliver smart legal services and a dynamic, inclusive and rewarding experience. Because of all this and more, we’re trusted by leading household names such as Aldi, Tarmac, Experian and Lloyds Bank, to charities, universities, private individuals – to think beyond the norm and get the best results. For lawyers at any career stage, from ambitious undergraduates to the most seasoned professionals, we aim for Freeths to be the legal team they want to be part of. A leading firm that talent purposefully heads to. A place where reputations are earned. Careers, and friends-for-life, made. Testament to our positive culture, Freeths is listed in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For. We’re on a mission to be our client's go-to law firm. The trusted and well-liked people they naturally turn to for legal support. From corporates, major retailers, insurance companies, financial institutions & multi-national construction & engineering companies, to entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses & SME’s – all expertly and warmly serviced by our 1,000+ people in our 13 offices: Birmingham, Bristol, Derby, Glasgow, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Oxford & Sheffield. • Listed in The Times Best Law Firms 2023 • Legal 500 & Chambers & Partners legal guide consistent top tier ranks • National ranking of 44 in the Top 100 UK law firm listing - The Lawyer magazine • Winner of The Lawyer and Legal Week’s Litigation Team of the Year 2020 • Ranked 51 in the Social Mobility Employer Index 2020 • ‘Diversity Champion’ for Stonewall - charity supporting LGBTQ+ rights