With experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters, Jade acts in several sectors, with a particular focus on education, retail and fashion. She has advised on a number of Employment Tribunal claims involving discrimination and unfair dismissal claims. She takes a particular interest in gynaecology-related disability matters and has represented numerous individuals with endometriosis and PCOS.

Jade’s secondment with Farfetch, a global leader in luxury fashion e commerce, provided first hand exposure to the commercial priorities shaping the fashion sector. In the education sector, she works closely with many higher education institutions, colleges and academics on disciplinary and grievance processes, terminations, contract and policy issues, day-to-day HR queries and tribunal litigation.

Jade qualified in 2025 after completing her training contract at the firm. She chairs the firm’s gynaecology sub-committee, working closely with the gender committee on initiatives to support colleagues experiencing gynaecological health issues. Jade is also a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.

Her practice covers a range of property-related disputes, including TLATA claims and co-ownership disputes, claims for forfeiture and possession, claims under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, rent arrears recovery, service charge disputes, and disrepair and access injunction applications. Mollie’s clients include institutional investors, investment funds, social housing landlords, listed companies and private individuals.

She has a particular interest in matters where there are issues of duress and undue influence, for example when dealing with the division of property in the context of relationship breakdown, which has included a case in the High Court. Mollie also has experience of litigating disputes on behalf of a PLC property investor and advising on matters such as mental incapacity, loss of security of tenure and contesting succession applications.

Mollie qualified as a solicitor in 2025 having previously completed her training contract at the firm. She holds a first-class degree from the University of East Anglia and a distinction in the LPC from BPP University. She is also a member of the Property Litigation Association.

He is experienced in acting for a diverse range of clients, including institutional landlords, social housing providers, housing associations and private individuals. Specialising in all aspects of building safety work, including applications under the Building Safety Act 2022, James also has experience in dealing with disrepair claims, trespass matters, service charge disputes, forfeiture and possession claims.

James is a member of the Property Litigation Association. He studied law at the University of Manchester, before qualifying as a solicitor in December 2020. James previously worked within another Legal 500-ranked real estates disputes team, before joining Penningtons in January 2026.

Throughout her career, Frances has assisted on various complex and high-value employment law matters, supporting clients from the early stages of ACAS conciliation through to negotiating settlement. She has secured successful outcomes in her own Employment Tribunal claims and has developed extensive litigation experience in the Employment Tribunal, the Employment Appeal Tribunal, and the Court of Appeal.

As part of the firm’s Police Federation team, Frances advises members on a variety of employment disputes, with particular emphasis on equality‑related claims and matters arising under the Police Regulations. She is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and the firm’s race and faith committee. Frances joined the firm in 2025, after qualifying at a City-based employment boutique firm. She is also a committee member of the British Ghanaian Lawyers Union, and has featured in The Times and The Law Society Gazette following her receipt of the Law Society’s Diversity Access Scheme scholarship.

She has a broad practice covering both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Tessa has acted in Employment Tribunal cases involving unfair and constructive dismissal, breach of contract, discrimination, and whistleblowing, and is experienced in handling workplace disputes at every stage – from internal complaints and grievances through to litigation. Alongside her contentious work, she provides comprehensive HR support to employer clients, advising on restructuring and redundancies, disciplinary and grievance procedures, and drafting and reviewing settlement agreements, employment contracts, and company policies.

Tessa qualified in 2025, having joined the firm as a trainee solicitor. She holds a Master’s degree in politics from the University of Edinburgh and subsequently undertook her law conversion at BPP. Tessa is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and also contributes to the firm’s social impact committee.

She works on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, tailored for individuals and businesses. Janey has worked with clients across various industries, including hospitality, charities, education, and technology, and has a particular interest in pursuing, defending and managing Employment Tribunal claims. She has represented both employees and employers on matters involving discrimination, unfair dismissal, and whistleblowing claims.

She regularly advises on every day HR matters, including contract and policy reviews, exit strategies, grievance and disciplinaries, redundancies, performance management and navigating sensitive employment issues. Janey is also experienced in advising on settlement agreements for both individuals and businesses. Additionally, she assists on corporate transactions and has acted for global leaders in the water, agricultural, and land sustainability sectors with revenues of over £2 billion.

Janey qualified as a solicitor in September 2023, and is a solicitor-advocate. Prior to joining the firm, she was a paralegal and trained at a neighbouring Thames Valley firm.

He has acted for a broad range of clients, from small family owned businesses, to larger corporates. Tom regularly supports on both UK and cross border transactions, giving him a well-rounded understanding of the commercial, regulatory and practical considerations that arise in complex corporate work. With a proactive style and a focus on clear, commercially grounded advice, he aims to guide clients through transactions efficiently while helping them balance immediate objectives with longer term strategic goals.

Tom joined the firm in 2021 as a paralegal, before progressing to trainee solicitor, and subsequently qualifying into the corporate team. This route has provided him with a deep familiarity with the firm’s clients, internal processes and collaborative approach, as well as hands on experience across multiple practice areas. His progression through the firm enables him to bring insight, consistency and continuity to the matters he supports.