Led by the ‘stand-out' employment specialist Jack Harrington, Pannone Corporate LLP in Manchester advises a broad range of clients primarily on employment issues relating to TUPE, restrictive covenants, strategic HR advice, Employment Tribunal claims, and business immigration. The group is particularly experienced with investigations and regularly handles cases with an international element. The group includes Fiona Hamor, who ’has the ability to explain complex information clearly and concisely' and specialises in discrimination, equal pay, TUPE matters, and right to work issues, and Michael McNally, who is a seasoned Employment Tribunal advocate and leads the group’s corporate support work.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Pannone are a very professional organisation giving excellent response times for all issues raised. They have a great understanding of our requirements with an excellent ability to explain issues in an easy to understand manner. They always go the extra mile to ensure we have the service we require.’

  • ‘All associated with Pannone have an excellent attitude built on professionalism and are very approachable within their own fields. However, Jack Harrington, who we deal with mainly, is a stand out individual whose standards and advice is always of the highest calibre.’

  • ‘Pannone Corporate have been our employment advisers for several years. We have no hesitation in recommending their services. They are very fast in acknowledging the issues that a client has, and then their responses are very measured and accurate. They make sure that you feel confident in the advice and always engage the client in their conclusions.'

  • ‘A stand-out individual in Pannone Corporate is Jack Harrington. He is a senior partner in the organisation. Jack always makes himself available, even if the issue has been passed onto other members of his team. Over the years we have asked Jack for several pieces of advice ranging from issuing of employment contracts to employee issues and have always been given invaluable advice which we have followed 100%.’

  • ‘I can't reccommend Michael McNally and Lorna Shuttleworth enough. I am consistently impressed by their exceptional dedication and expertise and their ability to swiftly address any legal challenges that arise is truly commendable. Not only are they incredibly knowledgeable in their respective fields, but they also possess a remarkable level of professionalism and integrity in their interactions with us.'

  • ‘Radhika Das is outstanding in her advice and her commitment to helping us resolve issues.'

  • 'Lorna Shuttleworth is always on hand to help and support with employment law issues.’
  • ‘Fiona Hamor has built strong relationships with the team, is very quick to absorb information and gives detailed advice. She has the ability to explain complex information clearly and concisely and is always very quick to respond to requests for advice.’

Key clients

  • Leep Holdings (Utilities) Limited
  • Select Service Partner UK Limited
  • HMSHost
  • Represent Clothing Limited
  • The Lowry
  • SMG Europe Holdings Limited
  • Great Places Housing Group
  • Berwin Rubber Limited
  • Smoothwall Limited
  • M&I Materials Ltd

Work highlights

  • Advised the shareholders of M&I Materials Limited on the employment aspects of the complex sale to Shell of the MIVOLT and MIDEL businesses.
  • Advised a charity on a sensitive grievance relating to gender critical beliefs and the use of pronouns.
  • Supported Represent Clothing Limited by delivering the firm’s Management Upskilling Programme, a unique training programme developed by the employment team.

Lawyers

Practice head

Jack Harrington

Other key lawyers

Fiona Hamor; Michael McNally; Lorna Shuttleworth; Radhika Das