
The growing employment practice at Hamlins LLP advises clients from financial services, media and retail on exit arrangements, employment disputes and discrimination claims. Penny Hunt joined from Bird & Bird LLP in 2024 to head the employment team, and is highly regarded for her work advising on grievances, disciplinaries and workplace investigations. Anish Pathak joined the team from Bird & Bird LLP in January 2025, with experience litigating in the employment tribunals and High Court.
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Penny Hunt
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Anish Pathak
