Amy Penn

Biography

Associate Amy Penn qualified as a solicitor in March 2019. Amy advises employers and employees on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment law issues but specialises in Employment Tribunal litigation, routinely assisting clients in pursuing and defending claims.

Amy has a broad and varied case load, and has experience in advising clients on a wide range of claims including Unfair Dismissal, Discrimination, Whistleblowing, Equal Pay, and contractual disputes including Unlawful Deductions from Wages. Amy has supported clients, and has a particular interest, in dealing with claims of discrimination and harassment, which require a careful and considered approach due to the often very sensitive nature of the allegations, and potential vulnerabilities of those involved.

Amy also advises on non-contentious employment law issues.

Relevant experience

Successfully negotiating settlement both as a means of avoiding litigation, and during the process of litigation for various clients including both employees and employers.
Assisting and providing advice to clients, primarily in the hospitality sector, regarding the management of internal processes related to its workforce.
Defending and reaching a positive outcome for a Respondent client, a health and social care business, in an Employment Tribunal claim for Unfair Dismissal, and Discrimination and Harassment on the grounds of race.
Successfully defending an Employment Tribunal claim for Disability Discrimination against a Respondent client, a hospitality-based business.