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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- ‘I was working with Penny Hunt, who was outstanding. She was hugely kind, professional, skilled and effective. I'm massively grateful to her for her sage advice, patience and support over a difficult period. Her approach to managing the counterparts was also excellent and reduced the stress I experienced massively. She was extremely kind and responsive in helping me when I needed her advice, and extremely efficient in her use of time.'
- ‘The team were brilliant. Hugely skilled and responsive. I was really delighted at the quality of service. The team were also really kind in supporting me through a difficult period. Their advice was always excellent and their handling of the counterparts was the perfect mix of professionalism, assertiveness and politeness. I would very highly recommend and commend this firm.’
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Penny Hunt
Other key lawyers
Anish Pathak