Employment
We advise employers and employees on all aspects of employment law.
Our Employment team offers support and guidance on the full range of employment issues which arise during the employment life cycle, from recruitment through to redundancies, performance dismissals and executive exits.
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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 and on top of the negotiation.”
Legal 500 2026 -
“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.”
Legal 500 2026 -
“The team were brilliant. Hugely skilled and responsive. I was really delighted at the quality of service. The team were also really kind in supporting me through a difficult period. Their advice was always excellent and their handling of the counterparts was the perfect mix of professionalism, assertiveness and politeness. I would very highly recommend and commend this firm.”
Legal 500 2026 -
“Penny Hunt's knowledge, experience and empathy are next level. She was able to guide me through the most difficult experience of my life, she listened to me and her advice always took my personal best interest into consideration. She knew when to push, what my tolerance to risk was and understood me. She is extremely knowledgeable and is confident in her work. Having someone truly fight my corner when I was emotionally fragile was a life line. I would not hesitate to recommend her in the future.”
Legal 500 2026 -
“Hamlins felt small and personable. I directly liaised with the partner and I felt like a valued client.”
Legal 500 2026 -
“Penny Hunt is commended for her astute advice to employers and senior executives on redundancy consultations, senior exits and whistleblowing claims.”
Chambers & Partners 2024 -
“I would highly recommend Penny Hunt. She provides excellent service and helps achieve the best result possible.”
Chambers & Partners 2024 -
“Penny Hunt has been our main point of contact in the UK and has guided us through a number of difficult situations.”
Chambers & Partners 2024
We work with employers across a broad range of sectors, providing advice on day-to-day HR matters, securing the exit of underperforming employees, defending employment tribunal claims, managing sensitive reputational issues and restructuring their workforce and supporting on the people aspects of the sale or purchase of a business.
We are also experienced in acting for employees, which gives us the valuable ability to anticipate and deal with issues before they arise.
Employment law changes rapidly and our expertise enables clients to remain compliant with changing legislation and to reach an outcome which meets their commercial objectives.
We can help with advice on:
- Contracts of Employment
- Consultancy Agreements
- Director Service Agreements
- Discrimination and Equal Pay
- Employee Handbooks & Policies
- Employment status
- Employment aspects of business acquisitions and disposals
- Flexible Working Requests
- HR Legal Advice & Training
- Industrial Relations
- Litigation/Dispute Resolution
- Redundancy & Restructures
- Restrictive Covenants
- Settlement agreements
- TUPE
- Whistleblowing
- Workplace Investigations
Our Employment practice is recognised by Legal 500 in the 2026 guide for UK Solicitors.