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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- ‘A high level of technical expertise and experience in addition to an impressive ability to understand the nuances of my situation with which to drive to the right outcomes. I therefore gained a strong sense very quickly that we were in control / on top of the negotiation.'
- ‘Hamlins were very easy and straightforward to deal with from start to finish. What makes them stand out for me is just how professional the team are, particularly Penny Hunt, who made what was a very stressful experience for me manageable.’
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
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Penny Hunt
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Anish Pathak