Adam Pennington

Solicitor - Partner

SRA ID: 474225

Adam is a Partner in the employment law team at Stephensons. Adam joined Stephensons in 2010 and successfully secured a training contract in 2013. Adam qualified in 2015 and now works in the employment team advising claimants in relation to the following: Bringing and defending a wide range of claims for unfair dismissal, including claims relating to redundancy, alleged gross misconduct, “whistle-blowing” and raising health and safety concerns; Assisting employees who have not been paid the correct wages or who have had money taken out of their pay without their agreement; Providing guidance to employees undergoing disciplinary and grievance procedures; Advising employees and workers who have been unfairly treated, discriminated against or harassed in the workplace; and Assisting employees when the identity of their employer has been transferred (known as “TUPE” transfers). Adam also advises extensively on settlement agreements and provides ongoing HR advice to businesses through our HR support fixed price packages, Workplace Plus and HR Assists. He regularly assists clients funded through a legal expenses policy, carrying out assessments of the prospects. He is supervised by Philip Richardson. Adam regularly comments on employment law issues in the media. He has recently appeared on Sky News and BBC Radio Manchester. He has also recently had pieces/made comment in the following titles: HR Director, Personnel Today, People Management, HR News, Information Age and HR Review.