The ‘outstanding’ Manchester-based practice at Pannone Corporate LLP has experience handling high-value and complex matters for clients in the energy, hospitality, and security sectors, among others. Team head Jack Harrington’s workload includes redundancy and reorganisation work as well as Employment Tribunal cases concerning discrimination, unfair dismissal and contract breach claims. Fiona Hamor is well-regarded for her capabilities in TUPE, right to work, and discrimination matters. Michael McNally has considerable experience providing corporate support and assisting with workplace investigations. Radhika Das departed the team in November 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘I could not be more satisfied with the level of service the partners and associates at Pannone provide.'
'They demonstrate a deep understanding of the law and offer clear and practical advice tailored to our queries. They keep us updated and informed throughout any process they are involved in. They are supportive and professional and work both quickly and efficiently with any support we need. I work closely with Jack Harrington and Lorna Croft who I would highly recommend to anyone.’
‘The team is outstanding in that it is very focused around the needs of clients. It builds strong long-term relationships with clients by delivering training and outstanding legal services.’
‘I have worked with Lorna Croft and Fiona Hamor in the employment team. They are dedicated, professional and experienced and therefore able to deliver an excellent service.’
Key clients
- The Lowry
- Represent Clothing Limited
- Leep Holdings (Utilities) Limited
- Select Service Partner UK Limited (SSP)
- Supreme Plc
- M&I Materials Ltd
- Great Places Housing Group
- BHID Group
- Spiritualists’ National Union
- HMS Host
Work highlights
Acted for the client on various employment-related issues on its acquisition of the RML Group.
Acted for a large registered social housing provider in defending an Employment Tribunal claim from a former employee who was pursuing a claim for direct disability discrimination and failure to make reasonable adjustments.
Responded to a claim in the Employment Tribunal against our client, a PLC manufacturer, for race discrimination, unfair dismissal and breach of contract.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Jack Harrington
Other key lawyers
Lorna Croft; Fiona Hamor; Michael McNally; Stephen Mutch