Employment
Our highly regarded employment solicitors are here to support you through complex employment issues. We specialise in navigating grievance, capability and disciplinary processes and have secured substantial compensation for clients who have been mistreated. Whether negotiating new terms, resolving disputes, or providing guidance during transition into a new role, we aim to ensure security in your employment relationship from the outset and clarity in your career choices.
Employment law advice for individuals
We understand that no two employment contracts are the same. Our employment solicitors advise C-suite and senior executives, managing directors, partners, LLP members, founders, entrepreneurs, senior academics and others on their unique employment needs.
Facing an employment law dispute can, of course, be difficult. We guide you through the process with empathy and insight, helping you address the issues confidently. As committed advocates for diversity and inclusion, we have a strong track record of achieving substantial settlements for employees subjected to workplace discrimination. Our solicitors can assist in claims for sex, age, race, and gender identity discrimination, protect your rights during pregnancy and maternity leave or as a whistleblower, and fight for equal pay and opportunities.


If you are involved in a performance process, we can help you challenge unfair treatment and ensure that any genuine process is handled fairly. By providing practical advice on resolving the situation, we will enable you to regain a sense of control.
The team are complete subject matter experts with searing intelligence across the board.
Being accused of misconduct, particularly sexual harassment, can be deeply traumatic, especially in a regulated environment. Our employment solicitors guide you through each step of the investigation, disciplinary process and appeal, ensuring your rights are protected and your employer is fully aware of its duty of care. Where an exit is the preferred outcome, we will advise on settlement proposals and either support you in the background or engage in without prejudice settlement discussions on your behalf.
While we always seek to reach a settlement without litigating, our employment solicitors are experienced advocates and frequently represent clients in court and at tribunals. Where appropriate, we can provide specialist help in resolving conflict through alternative dispute resolution.
How we help our clients
Strategic support for senior executives
Exits and terms of departure
Settlement agreement negotiations
Employment contracts, service agreements and LLP agreements
Disciplinary and grievance processes
Advice on your rights during a restructure or redundancy
Employment tribunal claims
Sexual harassment complaints and allegations
Board, partnership and LLP disputes
Share options, bonus disputes and pay negotiations
Advice for membership organisations
What our clients are saying
Approachable, knowledgeable and engaged. Everyone you interact with offers support and assistance – no problem is too big, and practical and relevant advice is given. The Penningtons team are a pleasure to work with; they actively simplify the complex!
They stand out for the great way that they collaborate in partnership with clients.
Recent work highlights
Exit strategy for senior executive
Boardroom and shareholder dispute
Successful injunction relief representation
Redundancy advice amid discrimination claims
SMCR guidance for senior finance managers
Six-figure settlement for pay shortfall
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