Weightmans LLP > London, England > Firm Profile

‘The practice is unique in that it specialises in the area of regulatory law, especially involving solicitors in practice. ‘

‘The practice has the necessary expertise in dealing with matters effectively and efficiently. Clients can be assured they will achieve the desired result. In addition the firm offers value for money.’

‘Recommended to any solicitor who has a professional conduct issue with the SRA.’

‘Nigel West is a leading author of books on solicitors’ disciplinary law and his success rate is excellent.’

‘Susanna Heley is an excellent advocate. She represents clients before the Solicitors Tribunal methodologically and effectively. Any solicitor with a disciplinary issue is recommended to hire her services.’

‘The go-to firm for healthcare professional discipline defence. Without a doubt the leader in this field, with vast experience and an excellent team of committed and knowledgeable lawyers.’

‘Standout partners include Sam Flew, Mike Scherp and Ian Sadler, who are all excellent lawyers and a pleasure to work with. They have unrivalled knowledge and provide an excellent service to clients.’

‘Tom Thurlow is very competent in managing a diverse team and keeping the clients focused on the issues, while William Childs is brilliant with tricky cases and awkward clients.’

‘Weightmans have particular specialism in catastrophic claims, more specifically, traumatic brain injury and chronic pain cases. They are also at the forefront of trends and research with valuable intelligence.’

‘Lorna Ferguson, Partner – multi-skilled in areas of long-tail or short-tail legacy cases as well as a range of personal injury matters.’

‘The team I work for at this firm handle the most significant personal injury cases in the country. They do so with an exceptional team of very high quality solicitors. They also do so with an approachable style.’

‘I mainly work with Dave Cottam and Sarah Ezzat, both of whom are exceptional. They are extremely knowledgeable in the most complex of catastrophic injury claims and prepare cases with a remarkable attention to detail.’

‘The Leicester office of Weightmans is packed with highly professional and experienced Defendant lawyers, working for a range of blue chip clients.’

‘Standout partners are Andrew Clarke, who works mainly for local authorities, emergency services, education establishments and housing providers. He is an incredibly safe pair of hands, whether it is giving individual or strategic advice.’

‘We work with Haydn Rogan, who provides advice to us on M&A projects on the tax side. He’s extremely responsive and practical in his approach.’

‘We have worked with Haydn Rogan for a number of years and he provides support to our firm and our clients in relation to a variety of matters. He is extremely knowledgeable and takes a very commercial, proactive approach when working with us. We can always trust him to find a solution to a problem and and will always go the extra mile to work within what are sometimes very tight deadlines. He is much more than an external supplier of services to our firm, he is seen as a valuable member of our team.’

‘Haydn is very knowledgable, pragmatic and easy to work with.’

‘Weightmans have been excellent when faced with complex and sophisticated matters, which under procurement law happens frequently. Weightmans were very helpful in ensuring that they understand everything before making a decision on how to proceed, and they have always been quick to respond.’

‘Weightmans’ service levels and responsiveness has been excellent. We have always received swift responses and a quality service.’

‘Weightmans’ pricing is very competitive and great value for money, particularly given the complexity and time taken on advising and assisting clients on difficult matters.’

‘Weightmans constantly have their finger on the pulse around any commercial developments and recent matters which may impact their advice. Knowing the market and any issues which may crop up puts Weightmans ahead of the pack.’

‘Weightmans have an excellent commercial team who can pick up a wide range of matters and have always delivered any advice required to the highest standard. It is incredibly useful to clients to be able to rely on Weightmans to provide the advice needed, even if it has to come from a different member of the team due to their expertise, and for that advice to be the same quality as the rest of the team.’

‘Jamie Norris is an excellent solicitor. Quick to respond and very knowledgeable.’

‘Vincent King is an excellent lawyer with vast knowledge across multiple practices. Expertly advising in respect of procurement and contracts.’

‘Weightmans are committed to enhancing the customer journey and recognise that for many customers, entering into claims and/or litigation can be a daunting process, and they ensure that customers are treated with empathy and care.’

‘Each of the individuals we work closely with at Weightmans are always fully focused on finding the right outcomes for our customers and will always ensure the customer is at the heart of everything we do, in line with our company principles.’

‘The staff are always professional, helpful and knowledgeable and give very precise advice.’

‘Excellent success rate at which it has recovered debts for our organisation. The practice provides advice and an approach to recovering debts which it has tailored to our organisations requirements. The way that the practice keeps us as the client updated at each stage of the debts recovery has been invaluable.’

‘Our organisation has worked with Mark Burch over the last 18 months. Marks professionalism, advice and drive has transformed how our organisation has pursued its debts. Mark has been responsible for the successful recovery of our organisations debts.’

‘We have using the Debt Recovery services of Weightmans LLP for over 10 years and have been very satisfied with every aspect of the Debt Recovery process they have carried out.’

‘We have been dealing mostly with Mark Burch and have been very satisfied with the level of service he has provided during the past 10 years and the previous 20 years before that with other law firms.’

‘They handle all our queries and reply with the way forward in a very timely manner. They have very good use of and access to efficient technology.’

‘Weightmans is a firm which contains very talented lawyers who also happen to be really nice people to work with.’

‘Excellent acting for individuals with pragmatic advice to navigate potential conflicts between employer and employee.’

‘Dewi Ap-Thomas is a legal eagle – his human approach means he is interested in the person’s background and goals and able to engage effectively at all levels.’

‘Expertise in the law and practice, combined with a strategic eye on reputation of the client and support for witnesses.’

‘Readily accessible, attending to matters efficiently and in good time. Invest time supporting witnesses through stressful proceedings. Expert awareness of the organisational impact of judicial proceedings.’

‘The documents I supplied to Weightmans were examined and the advice I received confirmed that I had contacted the right people.’

‘The individual I worked with was Mark Poulston and I was immediately impressed with his friendly professional approach and how quickly he understood the intricacy of my problem.’

‘I found that the communication I had with Mark Poulston was excellent, emails were replied to immediately and if he was away from the office he would reply to voice mail messages without delay and it was a pleasure to have a conversation with him on the telephone.’

‘Our organisation has worked closely with Weightmans for a number of years. The staff are very professional and helpful, and they all seem to know who is dealing with which areas in the organisation, so whether pensions, HR or other legal matters, they can quickly refer you to the right person in the organisation who can support you.’

‘Able to get up-to-speed quickly. Value-added advice with a reasonable cost structure.’

‘Mark Poulston has been fabulous. He provides practice advice and is able to get us quick reviews when needed.’

‘High level ability with flexibility to cover a range of issues. Good use of cutting edge technology on simultaneous working. Wide range of experiences and skills.’

‘Vicky Morris – very able and committed. Always working to do the best for the client and going the extra mile. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone else. Samuel Harland – very able and a clear partner in years to come. His work is of a high quality and makes working with him very easy.’

‘The team at Weightmans has strong and longstanding relationships in the North West with a number of NHS trusts, medical defence organisations and private hospital groups. The team specialises in medical liability and regulatory cases involving all types of health professionals. It provides, I believe, an excellent service to each.’

‘Ian Critchley is a very able lawyer. He is extremely hard working and has good judgment. He also has excellent client care skills. This is probably why the team in which he is a key figure has established such good relationships with its NHS and other healthcare clients, all of whom are highly demanding.’

‘Everyone I have worked with at Weightmans provides detailed and helpful instructions.’

‘From the client’s point of view, they have real depth of knowledge about clinical issues and the law and are efficient, approachable and supportive.’

‘I have worked with Maryam Storr several times and have always been impressed by her depth of knowledge, understanding of the client’s needs, and her calm control of the case. She is great to work with. She is everything one could wish for in a clinical negligence solicitor.’

‘I have worked on more than one case with Allison Brennan and have always appreciated her efficient approach to every twist and turn that might occur in the complex cases we have worked on together. She understands exactly what is needed and more, and gets things done calmly and supportively.’

‘One of the go-to northern insurance giants.’

‘Will Quinn – experienced, knowledgeable, tactically astute insurance lawyer.’

‘They have excelled throughout and provided me with exemplary support in high-profile litigation in the Court of Appeal and in the settlement of numerous difficult disputes.’

‘David Holt has stand out experience, knowing the world of RTAs and wider personal injury inside out.’

‘The Weightmans team in Manchester is very strong and well regarded. They always strike me as a very modern team – always ahead of the big developments in our sector, involved in the highest profile cases and comfortable with the use of technology to improve their offering.’

‘Emerson Wallwork is an outstanding solicitor – more knowledgeable and tactically sensible than most.’

‘An excellent, technically gifted catastrophic injury team.’

‘Weightmans Liverpool office professional negligence team is a go-to practice for defendant solicitors’ negligence claims. They provide an excellent service to their clients.’

‘Mickaela Fox, Pamela Freeland and Sarah Irwin are stand-out performers. Mickaela Fox goes the extra mile for clients and is first rate when it comes to providing exceptionally clear advice on solicitors’ professional negligence claims. Mickaela is assisted regularly by either Pamela or Sarah both of whom maintain the high standard of service.’

‘The professional indemnity team who we deal with are efficient and responsive at all times. The service we get from Weightmans is the Rolls Royce service. Nothing is too much trouble and the team are extremely knowledgable in their area of law and give advice with confidence.’

‘Mickaela Fox is an excellent litigator; when you have Mickaela on your side you know things will turn out well. Her attention to detail and her knowledge of anything you refer to her is second to none. She is straightforward and is not frightened of challenging the other party on any matter irrespective of its technicality and complexity. She is a shining star.’

‘The team are commercially minded whilst still ensuring key arguments are identified and run to the best of their ability. Effective and considered, the team provide a high-level service with the client’s aims at the core of everything they do.’

‘Mickaela Fox excels in establishing thoughtful strategy solutions, especially in complex high-value claims. She provides excellent value for money, both in terms of the underlying claim and also her own fees.’

‘Weightmans are leading practitioners in the field of professional negligence. They specialise in acting for professional indemnity insurers and acting in respect of professional negligence claims against legal practices.’

‘Fiona Davidson is fantastic. Clients love her. She is sensible and astute, knowing which arguments to pursue and always being realistic with her advice.’

‘Carole Atkinson is excellent in everything she does professionally – one of the best family lawyers of her generation. Fiona Davidson heads an acclaimed family department widely recognised for its excellent service provision and attracting high value and high profile clients from the region and nationwide. Fiona consistently achieves outcomes beyond the expectation of her clients.’

‘The team at Weightmans are well known in the Manchester legal market. They are regularly instructed on ‘the other side’ in complex cases in both financial and children proceedings. The team are professional and pleasant to deal with; and focus on pragmatic solutions for their clients.’

‘Emma Collins and Fiona Turner are both well respected Partners and experts in family law. They are sensible and efficient in resolving disputes for their clients. Fiona is also the secretary for the Manchester Resolution Committee and takes a leading role in delivering Resolution events and training for local members. Linzi Perriman is also a very impressive Associate in the team, who is practical and pleasant to deal with.’

‘Emma Collins is outstanding; her knowledge and experience enables her to bring both strategic and tactical excellence to the case at hand.’

‘Both Emma Collins and Fiona Turner are technically excellent, with a client-centred solution focus. Very pleasant to deal with, and both have an absolutely safe pair of hands. Fiona has been particularly efficient in coordinating the ongoing series of 4 regions webinars for Resolution (Manchester, Cheshire & North Wales, Merseyside and Lancashire & Cumbria)’

‘The family team are a pleasure to deal with. They are my ‘go to’ firm to refer any work which has an English law aspect. They are responsive, no-nonsense and give pragmatic and sensible advice.

‘Fiona Turner is a true professional. She is responsive, sensible, measured and courteous. I find her a pleasure to deal with. She is emotionally intelligent and ensures clients see the ‘bigger’ picture while vigorously defending their position. She is definitely a safe pair of hands.

‘An experience team who are clearly have depth of understanding in higher education matters’

‘They are easy to engage with and very personable which enables me to ask questions and explore complex case work with their guidance and understanding of the sector.’

‘The Weightmans health team are exceptionally good. I predominantly receive instructions from Morris Hill, but I often have interactions with other, more junior, members of the team and when I do I am consistently impressed.’

‘Morris Hill is exceptional – he is highly experienced and respected in the field. He deals with acutely complex and sensitive cases, including treatment withdrawal cases. We worked very closely on a very sensitive treatment case in a child which was our most significant case together. Although the case was high pressure, Morris always remained calm under pressure. He would be my first choice to recommend to a health authority in this area – he is excellent with clients and has a really nice manner with them, but equally he is pragmatic and sensible in his advice.’

‘The team has particular expertise in defending construction-related claims against professionals, including cladding claims. It offers better value for money that some other firms in the field paying particular attention to ensuring that costs are proportionate and offer value for money.’

‘Richard Palmer: Highly experienced. Very incisive. Gives firm advice. Very effective in mediation. Anne-Marie Knight: Tenacious. Great with clients. Also very skilled in mediation. Tom Thurlow. Exceptional ability to analysis cases and plan strategies. A rising star.’

‘The team I work with at Weightmans are highly cohesive. They seem to work in a very collaborative way. Where work can be carried out at a more junior level for a lower fee, the partners will ensure that those juniors are involved at the appropriate stages and I believe this means that costs are kept proportionate. Having said this, I like to see that there are no more than two or three fee-earners of different levels working on the file. Other firms often render bills where there are multiple fee-earners recording time on a file and i always think this leads to duplication. I think the strength of this team at Weightmans lies in the way they work collaboratively with one another and the end product, i.e. their reports / advice, are very high-quality / well-produced.’

‘One of the stand-out partners for me is Richard Palmer. I have worked with him (and once upon a time, for him) for a long time. What I admire about Richard is his ability to understand what motivates the opposition and what it is they are most concerned about. More often than not, this is the key that unlocks the door to settlement. On top of this, while Richard gives a very thorough analysis of the legal issues, his advice is always pragmatic and commercial. I trust Richard as a safe pair of hands.’

‘Another stand-out partner is Anne-Marie Knight. I usually send Anne-Marie complicated construction professional negligence disputes. What I love about Anne-Marie is her ability to disarm any aggressive opponent with her calm composure. In difficult and sometimes heated disputes, Anne-Marie is unrattled. I admire her common-sense approach and also her ability to build up a constructive rapport with opponents at the same time as maintaining a robust position. She gets results.’

‘Richard Palmer (partner) and Katy Ames (associate) make an excellent team. Both are immensely likeable, intelligent, considered, practical and prompt. They give thorough consideration to all aspects of a matter before providing their advice. What is particularly impressive, is that they are both thorough and prompt. They clearly allocate resources in a very effective way.’

‘Approachable, knowledgeable, pragmatic, commercial, great legal advocates.’

‘Amy Nesbitt – Partner – Absolute ownership of the relationship with our office, with an open and candid approach to all matters and detailed oversight of claims under the teams’ purview. Lauren Whiting – Associate – A great asset to the team and key to the successful management of challenging cases!’

‘The firm has an ability to handle complex matters with vast amounts of data while staying focused on the issue.’

‘Jill Dalkin is very personable and efficient. She communicates well, clearly and readily deals with complicated issues with ease.’

‘Weightmans are very approachable and explain matters in clear language without an over-use of legal jargon. They take time to explain the process and the background of the issue as well as the overall approach.’

‘Jill Dalkin is very knowledgeable and has the ability to clearly explain matters. She takes time to foster relationships and engender good working relationships.’

‘Very strong at seeing the commercial points and not getting too focused on technical aspects, however able to go deep on technical expertise when required.’

‘Always available, great simple advice and able to communicate clearly. Work ethic is very strong too. Paul Wigham is exceptional, as are the team Eleanor, Nick and Rosie.’

‘They are the most commercial law team I’ve encountered. They focus on the big picture not the immaterial minutiae.’

‘Paul Wigham and Kirsty Adamson are fantastic people to work with. They take the time to completely comprehend our commercial needs and fight our corner accordingly. Always with a fun, work hard / play hard attitude.’

‘The service received from Weightmans is courteous, professional and always on point. The Weightmans team are friendly and approachable and are able to provide broad support across all areas of need, providing support and timely advice to inform important decisions’.

‘Jasmine Armstrong has excellent knowledge and experience. Jasmine is a first point of contact and is invaluable in connecting the client to the right member of the wider team’.

‘Sarah Hopwood is an excellent lawyer who is willing to work with the client to find the right solution, not just offer advice’.

‘They  work with us collaboratively’.

‘Very receptive to feedback and understand how we like to do things’.

‘Very focused on client care and understands our needs’.

‘Excellent local government team based in Birmingham. A wealth of knowledge and very friendly team’.

‘Henry Bermingham – quite simply one of the top solicitors in his field’.

‘Good level of knowledge in the teams for public sector claims, sound advice provided over a range of claim types. Good partnering and collaboration on cases’.

‘Technical knowledge and eye for detail important as well as always having an eye on the economics of a case. Peppy Marshall is exceptional. Shaheen Akhtar and Yvonne Hudders are also very good in these area’.

‘The team is always very reactive and pro active’.

‘Navdip Wilson is always my go to as I know any new instructions will be dealt with immediately and effectively’.

‘Highly experienced and been in the disease law business for decades. Limited higher level solicitor turnover so have some longstanding people who bring knowledge and understanding to the whole team’.

‘David Tuck has many years of experience and knowledge in disease. He is brilliant to work with and pragmatic in a positive way. Well liked by the insurance industry’.

‘A good team led by the ever-excellent Andrew Cromby: a partnership heavyweight.’

‘Andrew Cromby is very focused and commercial. I would use him for partnership disputes.’

‘This practice provides efficiency, availability and competence.’

‘Andrew Cromby took very good care of my case, being available when needed and providing the moral support in a difficult/stressful situation.’

‘Top level advice.’

‘Andrew Cromby is the real star. He can always be relied on for high-quality, commercial advice that has the client’s best interests at heart.’

‘Weightmans have a long history of involvement with clinical negligence and healthcare and they provide a well-rounded approach to every case.’

‘Very good defendant clinical negligence team.’

‘Isobel Michie is outstanding. Very calm, very knowledgeable and very sensible.’

‘Rachel Kneale stands out for her excellent grasp of quantum issues.’

‘Very responsive, high quality advice, professional, helpful.’

‘A team of dedicated hard-working lawyers who strive to provide an excellent service to their clients.’

‘I would particularly highlight Isobel Michie and Rosalind Bird who both bring great professionalism to their cases.’

‘The Weightmans team have been really supportive of our needs. The team are friendly and willing to help. They are also fast acting and when I email them with instructions they are prompt in getting a response back. The quality of work is also exceptional and we have not had any issues with anything they have done for us.’

‘Patricia Williams is extremely thorough and tenacious.’

‘Catherine Kearney is excellent. Her pragmatism, efficiency, commercial acumen and client-friendly approach stand out.’

‘Leaders in their field for innovation. Sensible strategists and always working extremely hard to provide excellent customer service.’

‘Elaine Chapman is a well-known and highly experienced partner. Excellent with clients and a great tactician. She has a deep knowledge of catastrophic personal injury claims and how to run them. Extremely highly rated. Patricia Williams is an associate who I have been very highly impressed by.’

‘This is one of the best defendant insurance businesses in England and Wales. They provide comprehensive cover for their insurer clients with a pragmatic approach to investigation so as to focus on the identification of the issues and then their swift and economical resolution.’

‘Weightmans are an insurance law powerhouse with expertise in all personal injury matters, including cases of the highest value and complexity.’

‘What stands out is the focus that individuals have on their clients and their needs, not simply the case in hand. Elaine Chapman has led the way for years in client care, really knowing and understanding the needs of clients, and she has been superbly supported by the likes of Catherine Kearney and Kathryn Hinchey.’

‘Shaun Lavery is a hugely able and industrious defence lawyer. He works very hard for his professional and insurer clients and does so delivering realistic and sensible advice timeously. He is fair-minded in his approach to defending claims and has the knowledge and capability of a seasoned lawyer well beyond his years. He is an undoubted rising star. He is hugely dedicated and intellectually impressive.’

‘One of the strongest private client legal teams in Europe, Jon & Patrick have assembled a uniquely talented team. They bring together a unique superset of skills across complex estate management, tax advisory and creation of trusts. There is nobody else I would rather work with’.

‘Jon Shankland – simply the best in class in terms of skills, experience and professionalism. He delivers the best result in every case, no matter how complex. He is globally connected to a wealth of talent, always remains calm and focused and provides exactly the right level of communication on the matters at hand’. 

‘Patrick Malone continues to win cases with ease, provide timely and prescient advice. He has on multiple occasions explained a unique solution to me that I could never have thought of. Quite an amazing attorney’.

‘Caroline Doyle – She is a really up and coming force for the next generation of talented tax lawyers. She is incredibly technical and was this year I believe promoted to Legal Director as testimony to her ability. She is a phenomenal tax technician with a real eye for complex detail intensive problems and advice. She is simply outstanding’.

‘Joshua Ryan is a force to be reckoned with, he is a fluent French speaker which has been beyond helpful in a number of UK/France matters. Josh is not only an excellent lawyer but a really well connected individual who is already making waves. Josh is a super star for the future ‘.

‘Jon Shankland has a very strong knowledge on complex international tax and structuring matters. Also his way of understanding the cross-border aspects impresses me. His strengths lie in his calm, reflective and absolutely results-oriented proactive approach. The response times to enquiries are always short and the answers without exception detailed’. 

‘Patrick Malone is every bit a leading figure in the Tax Trusts & Estates world; he is very calm and collected when dealing with highly technical, sprawling and ultra-high value clients. Clients in my experience love Patrick and he always seems to be available’.

‘Roger Bishop is switched on and well organised, with good judgment about how to handle his cases.’

‘Clive Mottram has virtually unparalleled regulated water industry experience.’

‘The firm as a whole has a good reputation.’

‘Clive Mottram is an expert in Water Sector Law. Clive provided clear, practical and realistic advice. Clive was supported by Nick Barker. Both Clive and Nick were responsive, understood the issues we faced and were very helpful.’

‘Excellent sector knowledge and understanding of our operating environment.’

‘Proactive, with a deep understanding of our organisation. Melanie Steed is extremely client-centric and is excellent to work with. She has an ability to take the complex and make it comprehensible.’

‘Very supportive, always helpful, pragmatic advice.’

‘Susan Matthews and Josh Conroy, in particular, are very approachable, responsive and helpful.’

‘Very helpful and have a great attitude. Regardless of the size or importance of my concerns, they have always provided a good steer. Particular strength has been in the development of funding agreements with third parties for government grant funding.’

‘Stephen Johns developed a good working relationship with us from the beginning which has been developed further over the years. He is always willing to spend time discussing any concerns, and I feel confident with the advice he provides.’

‘In-depth and specialist knowledge of local government law.’

‘Simon Goacher is very well regarded within the local government legal community. He has local government experience that spans the public and private sector.’

‘Good understanding of the different issues relevant to local government instructions.’

‘Weightmans provides an excellent service for high-value work, which is key for success in the cross-border market.’

‘Nicholas Richards’ expertise in this area is considerable, he is also very responsive and tries to go the extra mile on matters.’

‘Pierre Thomas has a fantastic team with expertise in European jurisdictions, particularly French law.’

‘Maud Lepez is smart, hardworking and achieves the best results for her clients.’

‘Pierre Thomas sorted everything for me in my case following my injury abroad. They helped me every step of the way. I was so relieved and it all took a lot of pressure of my family and I, we were pleased we had found a team with great experience.’

‘Maud Lepez is wonderful and informative. She is very reassuring in legal situations that can be intimidating; a true professional.’

‘Maud Lepez is fantastic. She knows her field very well, which is impressive, particularly in matters which span both UK and French law. She uses her wealth of knowledge to leverage cases to a pleasing and satisfactory resolution.’

‘Simon Ball is the best of the best – a true asset in assisting foreign insurers in defending any claim. Belinda Normandale is an excellent negotiator and Maud Lepez has extensive experience.’

‘Weightmans LLP have a very customer centric approach. They work cooperatively and constructively with other firms. Their strategic approach is most refreshing and provides an added edge when compared to other firms.’

‘The Weightmans team operates with utmost commitment and they are very approachable. Andrew Roberts has been able to quickly gain understanding of our requirements and his ability to understand our business has proven invaluable in our working relationship.’

‘The commercial dispute team at Weightmans is reliable and efficient.’

‘Professional and hard working team who went above and beyond on a demanding case.’

‘Really excellent team, particularly acting for public sector clients in large scale litigation.’

‘The team all have expert knowledge of employment law matters and are able to balance risk with commercial appetite when delivering advice. Advice is provided in a clear and timely manner, and I am always able to talk with someone when I need to.’

‘Ian Pace has taken time to get to know the organisation and the HR Team here. He’s personable, as is his team. Ian will take time to discuss options and in doing so will quantify any risks that enable informed decisions to be taken that keep the organisation as safe as possible.’

‘Overall a strong employment team, who make themselves readily available to the client. The team make it a priority to understand the core business, priorities and overall strategy, ensuring they have the relevant context for providing advice.’

‘The team are approachable and knowledgeable. They are always responsive and contactable. Their guidance is sound and wise.’

‘This is the best firm that I have dealt with and we have received a high quality service for many years. The Team are very friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. The team is very responsive with a broad knowledge of our sector.’

‘My main contact is Ian Pace and I cannot fault him. I have a great deal of experience working with employment solicitors at other firms in previous roles and Ian stands out by a mile. He is responsive, knows the sector inside out and is always commercially aware in his responses.’

‘I have worked with Sally Cook, she consistently keeps me updated on the various jobs worked on, very well organised, provides me with well informed information – technical and general. Communication is essential and she conveys this information both professionally and in a user friendly manner.’

‘Weightmans has given me an exceptional blend of skills that I have found unique compared to the many practices that have provided me services over the years. They have given me a very tailored personal service, being extremely responsive to my many questions and requests, provided very good informed advice and then completed work in a very timely manner. This blend is very rare from my experience.’

‘Richard Bate has taken what to me is a complex subject and provided a very simple and defined framework to deal with the complexities of trust, probate and tax work. I have found that Richard responds immediately to requests and quickly puts in place a plan of action. I have full confidence in Richard as my legal advisor.’

‘I found the team very quick to pick up the issues and focus on the real issues and the deliverable. They returned calls and e-mails promptly and kept the probate office and HMRC on task which was no mean achievement at this time. They wrote in easy to understand English and did not make mountains out of molehills. I found the charges reasonable for coping with the bureaucracy involved and there was transparency in the fee process throughout.’

‘We primarily dealt with 2 individuals, Richard Bate and Lorraine Wilson. Both knew their job very well and showed real professionalism, a clear understanding of what we were trying to achieve and practical common sense coupled with a very sound knowledge of the law on how to get there. I would have no hesitation in recommending them for this type of work (will, probate and trust) both for planning and delivery.’

‘I dealt with Sally Cook who was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and provided an excellent service. She was easy to work with, dealt with any queries quickly and made me feel that nothing was too much trouble. She gave full and clear advice and dealt with matters promptly. She clearly has a good understanding of her subject.’

‘I have mainly dealt with the Weightmans personal tax, trusts and probate practice in Manchester (specifically Lorraine Wilson). I have always found the team to be very responsive, technically excellent and operate a problem solving approach to all matters. I have been very happy with the standard of work and service provided and I have no hesitation in referring my clients to the team (I am a Scottish solicitor) when they require specific advice on this particular area of English Law.’

‘I trust Lorraine Wilson’s technical knowledge implicitly. She is always very approachable and professional and quick to respond to correspondence. I value her commercial awareness in trying to find the most efficient and cost effective solution to any issue that I refer to her.’

‘Excellent in depth knowledge of local government law, with many of the team being former in house local authority lawyers.’

‘Simon Goacher has a huge amount of local government law expertise and experience, and was a former Monitoring Officer at Liverpool City Council’

‘Simon Goacher – very pragmatic and helpful’

‘Whilst being a heavy hitting practice which attracts a number of high profile clients, they have a down to earth approach which puts the client at the heart of a case. No matter how big or small the case, they will provide a service which is focused on achieving the client’s objectives, whether that is best served through negotiation or litigation.’

‘Sian Evans (Partner) is as an exceptional litigator. She is astute and pragmatic and understands the need to ensure that litigation is conducted proportionately.’

‘Clear advice balancing risk and commercial appetite. Someone is always available to talk to.’

‘Lee Rogers and Luke Millington have both taken time to understand our organisation and how we work. They provide clear advice in a timely manner and are both approachable and responsive.’

‘What stood out was their ability to keep things incredibly simple. Also, their response was quick and timely and they were able to cover the most important issues, showing an instant and smart understanding.’

‘Laurence Pritchard made working with Weightmans so pleasant and seamless.’

‘What stands out is their ability to keep things incredibly simple. Also, their responses are quick and timely, and they are able to cover the most important issues, showing an instant and smart understanding.’

‘Laurence Pritchard made working with Weightmans so pleasant and seamless.’

‘I would describe Weightmans corporate finance team as genuine dealmakers as opposed to many other local firms. They work proactively and collaboratively with both parties to ensure the best deal is completed at the best cost and in the best timescale.’

‘My two main contacts are Duncan Reid and Nick Gray. Both very capable and personable advisers.

‘Duncan Reid took time to get to know me and my plans a full two years before we transacted any project together which showed massive personal and relationship commitment.’

‘In completing two separate investment agreements, I found both Duncan Reid and Nick Gray to be patient and inclusive in explaining the key issues in somewhat complex agreements.’

‘We deal with Nick Gray whom we find persistent, calm, and very capable with a good understanding of venture capital structures.’

‘Weightmans Newcastle team has an impressive group of corporate lawyers, with forward-thinking commercial acumen. They do not bill excessive hours by chasing unobtainable deal terms, but rather take a pragmatic approach to legally executing a win-win scenario for all parties. Highly respected in the VC, IP and technology verticals.’

‘Duncan Reid and his corporate team at Weightmans offers exceptional business advice against a backdrop of solid commercial knowledge. Having completed many deals, on both a large and small scale, they understand what needs to be achieved to architect a deal that gets completed.’

‘Duncan Reid is highly personable and a trusted advisor to many of the top technology companies in the North of England, and beyond. I would have no hesitation in recommending his services to anyone looking for solid commercial legal advice, with a “get the deal” done mentality.’

‘Weightmans would be my first thought and top choice in the region if someone rang me in panic about the company having just fallen victim to a cyberattack.’

‘Jill Dalkin stood out with her attention to detail and determination to get things right, as well as an ability to communicate legal process and technical information in a clear way to us as clients with little legal background. Chris Graham was also excellent with his clarity of thought and proactive thinking which enabled a clear strategy for the case.’

‘Jill Dalkin has a tenacity and determination for success for her clients. With her exceptional professional knowledge and skills, plain talking, unflappable demeanour without any sign of aggression, it has proved very beneficial to us achieving in excess of our goal in a recent dispute.’

‘A strong and experienced team who give sensible and thorough advice. They will take matters to court if necessary but also negotiate a settlement if that is in the best interests of the client.’

‘Jill Dalkin is sensible and pleasant but a tough negotiator. Takes her own views of cases. She is a star.’

‘From the very beginning Weightmans gave me the highest level of professional services, with such a large expert pool of professionals to draw knowledge from.’

‘Anthony Rance in particular has always gone above and beyond in all aspects of work that he has undertaken. No matter what time day or night, if an urgent issue arose, or a deadline was fast approaching, he would always do whatever was required to get the job done in his usual professional and diligent manner.’

‘Mark Reeves is the best solicitor you could have for a commercial dispute. A really safe pair of hands.’

‘The employment team at Weightmans are very strong, capable and they fully understand the needs of clients.’

‘The service we received from Kerry Waters during an employment dispute was excellent, friendly and helpful. Kerry explained emotive and complicated issues very well and helped us to achieve an acceptable outcome.’

‘Client centric approach with good balance between addressing legal risk and operational as well as economical relevance. Very good value for money.’

‘I have worked with Christopher Graham from Weightmans on several occasions. He has many years of experience, and his down-to-earth and robust approach demonstrates his understanding of clients and their needs. I have always been glad to have him in my corner!’

‘Christopher Graham is very experienced and knowledgeable. He takes a strategic approach to the issue. He is available and flexible. Excellent supporting team of professionals.’ 

‘Experienced, good relations with both barristers and clients. Good choices of experts and always instructed well. Unlike some Defendant firms they are always on top of the papers and considering them themselves rather than simply acting as a post box.’

‘Rob Rushton is dedicated, and works very hard. Really gets into the detail of cases.’

‘The Trust’s relationship with Weightman’s is relatively new and still developing. However, the team have taken on quality solicitors from other panel firms to build a strong, experienced team who can efficiently deal with inquests, claims and court of protection matters.’

‘The firm have held some very useful and relevant training sessions and webinars, specifically a well organised and insightful Court of Protection session.’

‘A determined, well resourced and highly experienced team of dedicated professionals.’

‘Angela Kirtley is a supremely able practitioner in this field. She unites profound technical expertise and determination to get the best results with an innate capacity to see things for what they are and to get to the heart of an issue. She succeeds in being both humane and tough at the same time.’

‘The team have strong experience in regulatory law with a focus on health and safety. Having ex-HSE prosecutors working within the team gives them a real edge when it comes to defending corporate and individual clients’.

‘Tom Boulton and James Muller are so enthusiastic and always determined to achieve the best results for their clients’.

‘This practice has an in-depth knowledge of health and safety issues across a wide range of industry sectors and includes people who can bring insight from having worked for both the defence and the prosecution’.

‘Tom Boulton has always been very focussed on helping his clients get the best advice they could so that they understand the challenges facing them and can act from a position of informed choice’.

‘Weightmans are rightly regarded as a market leader in the midlands. They have a very strong health and safety team – particularly in the education sector. Their commitment to their client is superb, and their drive to achieve the best results possible formidable’.

‘Andrew Brammer is one of the most dedicated lawyers I know. He truly cares about his clients and works tirelessly to protect them. Top drawer’.

‘Andrew Brammer is excellent with clients and good at managing expectations and identifying real issues. James Muller has a thorough knowledge of health and safety cases. Tom Boulton is very knowledgeable about inquests’.

‘They are punctual and articulate’.

‘Tania Derrett-Smith is client focused, providing her clients with sound practical advice. She also provides clients with excellent support through what is often a difficult litigation process‘.

‘Tania Derrett-Smith really does excel in her professionalism and commitment to the profession and her clients. Tania oozes professionalism and the quality of her service is exceptional‘.

‘A good all round team – the work being covered by a National team of lawyers, a system that works extremely well both for the lay client and the barrister’.

‘Tania Derrett-Smith. First rate lawyer, hard working, well organised and empathetic. A pleasure to work for’.

‘Weightmans are a national firm with a small but well-resourced family team operating out of their Birmingham office. Tania Derrett-Smith heads up the team and is now ably assisted by more recently arrived Rupa Parekh, who has experience beyond her years and is a good addition to the team’.

‘Rupa Parek is an excellent addition to the family law team. Rupa is approachable and a sensible advocate, who is happy to be proactive in the cases that she manages’.

‘The team at Weightmans offer a very collaborative approach with high quality lawyers. They are able to offer international advice, which stands out from other firms and they also have a distinct focus on LGBTQ plus family law, which also makes them rather unique’.

‘They give pragmatic legal advice and are down to earth. They do not fight for the sake of fighting. Rupa Parekh in the Birmingham team is a very conscientious family lawyer who cares for her clients’.

‘The service received from Weightmans is courteous, professional and always on point. The Weightmans team are able to provide broad support across all areas of need, providing support and timely advice to inform important decisions.’

‘Jasmine Armstrong has excellent knowledge and experience. Jasmine is a first point of contact and is invaluable in connecting me to the right member of the wider team.

‘Sarah Knight is very knowledgeable, sensible and delivers well-considered views and advice appropriate to the client.

‘Sarah Hopwood is an excellent lawyer who is willing to work with the client to find the right solution, not just offer advice.’

‘I have been very happy with Weightmans, they have provided excellent legal advice and a professional service. They also go above and beyond for clients, including he training opportunities they provide.’

‘Weightmans have been extremely responsive. I have on multiple occasions contacted them and been assigned someone to help within a matter of an hour. As a client you feel valued.’

‘The team are always very approachable and knowledgeable in their work. Any queries raised or replies to emails are dealt with promptly and professionally.’

‘All the individuals that I have liaised with at Weightmans are always extremely helpful and efficient. They follow up cases in a timely manner and keep you up to date throughout the whole recovery process.’

‘This team is excellent in all aspects, communication being a huge strength, which is key in this area of business. Their operation is slick and simple with all eventualities covered, and relevant contacts provided to ensure work between both parties is flawless and uninterrupted, which in turn avoids any unnecessary delays along the chain of operation.’

‘We trust their expertise as much as they trust ours, and they make working with them a pleasure. Their enthusiasm is infectious and has certainly rubbed off on us.’

‘Each member of the Weightmans team are clearly valuable assets to the organisation as well as the creditors they work with and for.’

‘I was highly impressed by the team that supported me through my issue. I was given just the right amount of space and time. Excellent advice and help with preparation for interviews and hearings.‘

‘Dewi Ap-Thomas provided standout support.’

‘Anna Naylor is an excellent regulatory lawyer. She is highly conscientious and committed to her client’s cause. A great asset to Weightmans.’

‘A dedicated team who go over and above for their clients. A real feel for the sector and genuinely no stone left unturned in seeking options for the client.’

‘David Lewis is rightly considered an outstanding solicitor who combines unparalleled experience with enthusiasm for the job and his client’s cases.‘

‘The H&S team have a wealth of experience and are approachable and helpful.’

‘Anna Naylor is excellent. She is knowledgeable and supportive in difficult circumstances. Anna understand how H&S matters can impact on an organisation and the relevant witnesses. Anna gives excellent advice and guidance.’

‘The team led by Charles Heppenstall in insurance defendant PI is a standout team who work brilliantly together to provide a top quality service to the insurance sector.’

‘Charles Heppenstall is the stand-out individual. Responsive, effective and charming, he gives excellent practical advice and is great to work with.’

‘Weightmans have a very strong personal injury defendant team. Their approach to claims work is very good and they provide excellent legal advice.’

‘Blaise Smith is excellent: providing advice on particularly difficult and unique issues whilst maintaining an eye on the commercial outcome.’

‘Well known firm in the insurance PI market.’

‘Blaise Smith is a most experienced partner in catastrophic PI, with a particularly strong forensic knowledge of the law and a creative brain.’

‘Lindsay Staddon is a really strong performer in the catastrophic PI insurance sector. Quietly spoken, she has real judgment and gets things done.’

‘What makes this team really work is that the national head is Matthew Morton. He is compassionate but firm, always able to see the bigger picture and delivers really good value for his clients.’

‘Matthew Morton is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of contentious probate litigation, excellent at dealing with distressed clients.’

‘They are very ‘people friendly’ with a real focus on putting the client first. Clients feel reassured that their needs and interests are at the heart of everything they do.’

‘Matthew Morton has extensive knowledge and experience in this area and can be relied on to provide excellent advice. Tracey Leathley is brilliant with clients and excels at client relations as well as being an excellent lawyer.’

‘Weightmans are excellent. They provide strength in depth and attention to detail, but also strategic vision.’

‘Lee Gordon is a star. He is excellent, an exceptionally good lawyer who is highly meticulous, but also imaginative. He is also very popular with clients. I have recommended him to many clients.’

‘Weightmans assist us with both regulatory and civil work. The health and safety team really know there area of specialty and are easy to work with.’

‘Crispin Kenyon knows his area of expertise. He is easy to work with, and is consistent in his approach. Crispin is a very reassuring to have around in difficult situations and provides us with an number of options and approaches on the best way to deal with matters.’

‘Crispin Kenyon is a partner with much experience in this area and is a go-to person for health and safety cases.’

‘Very experienced across a range of Court of Protection issues. Morris Hill’.

‘What makes this team unique is that many of them have had prior experience of working for local authorities which means they are uniquely aware of how local authorities work and the legal issues we face’. 

‘Morris Hill is always very knowledgeable and approachable. He is comfortable with the most complex of cases and always gives useful and practical legal advice’.

‘This is a global powerhouse of a firm’.

‘Weightmans have an excellent Court of Protection team. They are experienced in representing public bodies in the most complex of matters. They are trusted as a safe pair of hands by many local authorities’.

‘Morris Hill is exceptional. He gives pragmatic advice and gets to the heart of the issues. He is excellent with clients’.

‘Caroline Penfold has always done high-quality work, with cases involving substantial assets and, often, something particularly difficult involved.’

‘Caroline Penfold is extremely experienced, and has seen most things. She is unflappable, has extremely good strategic thinking, and is always focussing on the end of the case in deciding how to conduct each stage.’

‘Carina Smith is the most conscientious solicitor that any lay client could wish for. She has an encyclopaedic knowledge of her cases and thinks about them from every angle. Her advice is balanced and her client care is second-to-none; she gives a Rolls-Royce service.’

‘Caroline Penfold, Robert Emmett and Lucy Raho-Jeavons are all excellent. The family team is extremely dedicated and able. They have strength at all levels. They excel in providing an excellent service.’

‘Caroline Penfold is a very experienced partner who provides an excellent personal service to her clients. She is pragmatic and solution-focussed. She provides huge levels of personal support to her clients and is very able at managing their expectations. She has a very good bedside manner and manages to remain calm and unflappable at the tensest of times.’

‘Robert Emmett is incredibly smart, very insightful, and a really impressive family lawyer who delivers terrific results. Caroline Penfold is a natural family lawyer with great experience.’

‘The merger with RLB has offered the brand far more in London. Carina Smith is a fantastic partner with a great client base.’

‘I worked with Carina Smith and was thoroughly impressed with her throughout the process. Carina combined her evident legal knowledge and intelligence with a healthy dose of pragmatism to find the best solutions. I always felt Carina was focused on my best interests.’

‘Excellent defendant healthcare practice.’

‘They have a range of expert legal practitioners in most fields of practice. They offer a variety of services to the organisation.’

‘The team is very dedicated, they dedicate their competence and expertise without fail, they possess vast knowledge of the legal matters they represent.’

‘Deep knowledge of their field, which delivers considerable comfort to their clients.’

‘They typically ‘spool up’ very quickly, identifying the key issues and getting to grips with them swiftly and to best advantage.’

‘We have always found the firm to be very efficient, professional and all the team have a vast amount of knowledge and expertise in aviation.’

‘Their rates are very competitive compared to other firms in the sector, which is also backed by knowing that a case is being handled by individuals with aviation experience.’

‘We have worked with Andrew Krausz and Sonia Lopez predominantly. We have found them both to be very knowledgeable, friendly, professional and approachable.’

‘Andrew Krausz heads up the team and our dealings with Andrew have always been a pleasure. He is very good to work with, and his knowledge is exceptional.’

‘On the cases we have worked on, Andrew Krausz has a great relationship with clients and will always go the extra mile to fight our corner as a team.’

‘Andrew Krausz will always look to settle cases early if liability is an issue for us, and he is always available to take a call to discuss strategy.’

‘Gary Jones has a very fine brain and good commercial awareness.’

‘What stood out was their ability to keep things incredibly simple. As well their response was quick and timely. And they were able to cover off the most important issues, showing an instant and smart understanding.‘

‘Laurence Pritchard made working with Weightmans so pleasant and seamless.’

‘Pleasant and commercial.’

‘Commercial and experienced.’

‘A small but strong commercial and corporate finance team.’

‘Sarah Walton is a standout – a commercially minded yet detail orientated and immensely experienced lawyer.’

‘Weightmans have been excellent when faced with complex and sophisticated matters, which under procurement law happens frequently. Clients have often commented that Weightmans were very helpful in ensuring that they understand everything before making a decision on how to proceed and they have always been quick to respond.’

‘Weightmans’ service levels and responsiveness has been excellent. We have never been left wondering why Weightmans didn’t respond – we have always received swift responses and a quality service.’

‘Weightmans deliver to budget and quote accurately all matters on which we have requested advice. Weightmans’ pricing is very competitive and great value for money particularly given the complexity and time taken on advising and assisting clients on difficult matters.’

‘Weightmans constantly have their finger on the pulse around any commercial developments and recent matters which may impact their advice. Knowing the market and any issues which may crop up (including best ways to deal with them) puts Weightmans ahead of the pack.’

‘Weightmans have a high-powered and experienced team that fights for its clients.’

‘Carole Spiller. Very responsive, efficient and expert in her field.’

‘Damian Carter is a excellent team leader, knowledgeable, tactically gifted and highly motivated to do the best for his clients

‘Jessica Kraja. Very skilled and highly detailed in her approach to matters. She has really gone to the highest lengths to assist and always seems to have the right information just to hand.’

‘Richard Corran is clear-sighted and authoritative in his approach.’

‘Robert Jones – a great litigator who has seen it all and is great “client” solicitor. Conrad McDonald – very good lawyer who will be a star of the future’

‘Josh Conroy – calm, commercial and a good litigation tactician. Victoria Pace  – is always on top of the detail and makes sure the logistics of a case run smoothly.’

‘I have dealt with Damian Carter and Karen Elder, but they were a great team – Damian’s strategic vision combined with Karen’s written communication skills produced a powerful and cost-effective result.’

‘A very hands-on approach when providing advice, which is always well-structured.’   

‘The uniqueness that we have found using Weightmans is their personal service and support provision. They ensure that their clients understand everything that is presented to them. They are also dedicated to ensuring our best interests are always considered. Their advice, support and understanding has been second-to-none.’

‘They provide a very quick turnaround on work, ensuring all bases are covered. Patricia Grinyer in the team is always a pleasure to work with.’

‘Patricia Grinyer in particular needs to be commended on her personal and professional approach. She has been able to navigate a particularly complex situation with a range of different parties involved and has done her best at ensuring that we as her client are represented in the best manner.’

‘Patricia Grinyer goes above and beyond to mediate discussions and get us the results we require. We have never worked with someone from a legal practice that has given this amount of attention, dedication and support.’

‘Weightmans definitely stand out from the crowd.’ 

‘I work with Weightmans and rate them highly as a firm in the region. They have great strength in the practice area.’

‘I have worked with David McGuire. I consider him to be excellent solicitors. David has sound judgment and is very competent and efficient.’

‘I have worked with David McGuire on a contentious probate matter (acting for different parties). The matter involved acrimonious disputes with very difficult executors, including a professional executor. David worked very hard and showed great professionalism and patience to secure a settlement and distribution of the estate to our respective clients.’

‘The speed of response has been exceptional. Litigant correspondence is reviewed and provided to us along with draft responses in timescales that have consistently exceeded my expectations over a period of many months. There is a willingness to take feedback and make modifications which serves to create a strong sense of teamwork between client and advisor. David McGuire deserves specific note in this regard.’

‘David McGuire is both personable and effective. A steady pair of hands and a pleasure to work with.’

‘I have been instructed as a barrister by Weightmans on one matter, a complex will construction dispute. I have found the team to be very efficient and professional. My instructions were provided by David McGuire who has shown excellent technical understanding and an appreciation of the tactical considerations affecting the client’s position.’

‘They are very efficient and approachable. They advise on and deal with issues in an appropriate manner.’

Very knowledgeable in the residential sector, especially residential public sector opportunities.’   

‘Janice Weatherly knows and understands needs and requirements of her clients. She is very commercial and sees all the angles whilst providing the best solutions to close the deal.’

‘They have a sound commercial approach to all real estate matters without being bogged-down by slavishly following precedents, and always mindful of getting the job done to the client’s time frame. They provide greater value for money than their competitors. Partners don’t delegate inappropriately and this leads to the building of a strong bond of trust.’

‘Weightmans provide a great service. Their social housing and registered practitioner focus is strong and they ably provide quality, tailored advice.’

‘Tom Collins is very pro-active and always delivers. He has good grounding in construction law and applies a measured and common sense approach to matters.’

‘The team has impressive abilities, good responsiveness and exceptional communication. It quickly gets to grips with challenging technical issues and gains a detailed understanding which enables them to formulate a very robust case.’

‘The team calculates risk throughout key stages, allowing them to make informed decisions at all times. All team members are always professional in their approach and responsive to client needs. The team delivered a very successful outcome for us and this is due to the individuals involved. A truly exceptional team.’

‘Tom Collins and Wynter O’Connor are both excellent communicators who always go out of their way to respond in a timely manner, despite other demands. Both have an innate ability to analyses complex technical and legal issues and identify the key issues to be considered and presented. They ably identify risk and are resilient at all times.’

‘Tom Collins and Wynter O’Connor were able to interpret highly technical issues throughout our case and present them in a clear and logical format, which aided understanding of the key matters under consideration in the dispute. I would have no hesitation in engaging the team in any further legal challenges.’

‘The team offers wide-ranging experience, from acting in waste matters to acting on more general environmental cases for public authorities. It has a strong client list, particularly in the north west.’

‘Simon Colvin knows the business very well and is very pragmatic in seeking solutions to problems if they can be found.’

‘A dedicated team who go over and above for their clients, with a real feel for the sector – they genuinely leave no stone unturned in seeking options for the client.’

‘A great team that integrates its environmental and real estate services.’

‘Nick Barker has strong commercial acumen and provides clear direction on matters.’

‘I think Weightmans’s team is excellent, offering a real strength-in-depth and attention-to-detail, combined with strategic vision.’

‘Lee Gordon is a star. He has excellent skills, and is both meticulous and imaginative. He is very popular with clients.’

‘Weightmans have some heavyweight UK clients which they service with efficiency, passion and drive’.

‘Jaiwaid Rehman ensures that everything is about the client. He is hyper-focused on their needs and pressure points whilst never losing sight of the bigger picture‘.

‘Jaiwaid has an encyclopaedic knowledge of equal pay and masses of practical hands on experience which is unrivalled. He is extremely commercial and strategic’.

‘Their level of knowledge of our business and interest in the key root causes of issues. They give considered responses and listen to understand what is exactly happening’.

‘The employment team has a keen customer-focused approach, seeking to understand what is important to the client and what the customer is seeking in respect of issue resolution. The legal expertise offered is exceptional, well considered and thought through, and delivered in a way that makes it easier for the client to understand opportunities and risk and determine its approach.’

‘Nick Newman is an amazing lawyer; professional in his approach and clearly well versed in his specialism. He is clear in his guidance and advice, takes time to understand and clarify issues, and delivers clarity in respect of risk and opportunity. Nick is calm and assured and works through problems with seemingly effortless ease in order to identify options for management and resolution. Nick is a joy to work with.‘

‘All individuals are extremely knowledgeable and helpful with queries, responding quickly to queries. Nick Newman works with us closely, understanding the nuances of the industry we work in and he is on hand when needed. He is always able to respond to queries or situations we are experiencing, and where not possible immediately, will come back when he says he will.’

‘A clear, pragmatic approach that is customer centric, with a very quick response and turn around to queries and issues with a real desire to understand your business and the nuances of any particular situation.’

‘The expertise and approach of Ben Daniel is excellent and gives immense confidence in the advice and options available to you across a range of complex industrial relations landscape. Also excellent support from Nick Newman.’

‘Weightmans have been providing employment law advice to my organisation for seven years. From day one they took the time to get to understand the nature of our business. We have a dedicated contact within Weightmans who is always available and very responsive. When he is not available, alternative arrangements are proactively put in place.’

‘For Nick Newman, nothing is too much trouble; responsive, takes the time to understand the situation, clarity of advice recognising the subtle nuances, and understands the management position. He has a focus on helping the organisation come to a resolution, recognising the different risks at play, and goes the extra mile.’

‘Ben Daniel is an exceptional employment solicitor. Very client focused, legally knowledgeable and tactically astute. He is my go-to employment solicitor as I firmly believe he is the best employment solicitor in the country. Absolutely top drawer.’

‘The Weightmans team is very highly regarded in Leeds and beyond. Being part of a firm with a significant nationwide reputation means that it is able to draw on the strengths of other departments, which is of significant advantage to clients.’

‘Lucy Phipps is a very impressive family practitioner. She pursues her client’s cases with tenacity and vigour, and clients are in no doubt that they are in very capable hands.’

‘Weightmans are a professional but caring firm that in a situation of a divorce have an abundance of knowledge to help clients in all situations.’

‘Lucy Phipps is exceptionally supportive and caring towards any client going through divorce/family issues. She leads her team with support at the core. She makes clients feel at ease because they need to be in a position to bear all, and they feel that they will not be judged. Her vast knowledge is amazing.’

‘Lucy Phipps is an extremely effective solicitor who pulls out all the stops for her clients. She has a no-nonsense approach and keeps a cool head in the most challenging of situations.’

‘Weightmans have a skilled, respected and dynamic family team, placing a strong emphasis on ADR and mediation. In the past few years, their work has gone from strength to strength, partly due to very successful new appointments.’

‘Lucy Phipps is a fantastic solicitor. Her tactical decision-making in litigation is excellent. She is a power of strength to her clients, and her commitment and care for a case is second to none.’

‘Antony Ball works hard to ensure clients get value for their money. He puts the hours in and works tirelessly to get the right outcome for his clients. Professional and caring with a wealth of knowledge, I would be happy to recommend him to anyone.’

‘Sound experience and capabilities in assessing policy coverage and dealing with London Market cases.’

‘Mickaela Fox and Ling Ong are very good.’

‘Open minded in their thinking and look to resolutions mindful of clients’ costs.’

‘Ling Ong is an outstanding reinsurance expert who looks at all sides of any dispute and weighs up the options. She also has a strong appreciation of a client’s needs and always delivers on time.’

‘Responsive and easy to deal with.’

‘Mickaela Fox gets up to speed with cases quickly and is on top of everything from the word go. She is knowledgeable in the professional indemnity world.’

‘Ling Ong is a first-class coverage lawyer – she is razor sharp and gets seriously good results.’

‘The insurance team covers the entire spectrum of insurance litigation with great quality in depth.’

‘Quentin Fox: a highly astute insurance litigator who knows the insurance market inside out.’

‘We find the team we deal with understands the nature of the claims we are dealing with.’

‘Exceptional experience in matters of PI related to defence in construction cases.’

‘Quentin Fox is a solicitor of enormous experience and total intgrity.’

‘The team at Weightmans is very strong and benefits from its strength in related areas of commercial litigation and fraud. Nigel West is an astute tactician and always has an eye on the client’s commercial objective.’

‘The team are my go-to tax and estates team. I send most of my clients their way. They have the size, gravitas and reputation to deal with my broad HNW client base.’

‘The team is very pragmatic, and they have very high level of skills and technical know-how across such a broad range of specialisms.’

‘The team has the mix of size, expertise and reputation without losing the personal touch. Clients feel that they are important, and I feel that the relationship is important. This is so critical from a private wealth advisor perspective when I look to build a relationship.’

‘Jon Shankland is the lawyer that I have used on a number of occasions to refer high and ultra-high net worth clients. He is a top-level operator, dealing with the most difficult matters himself and passing other matters through his team.’

‘Jon Shankland runs his team like a family office, he is dedicated and works extremely hard. The level of service is second to none and there is always somebody on hand to support me and my client.’

‘Nigel West is simply the best and has a speciality for professional negligence. He is supremely primed for contentious trust matters. Oliver Haddock is an associate in the practice and has huge promise. One to watch.’

‘A forward-thinking team who are able to deal with complex property litigation matters and get successful results.’

‘John Darnell has a calm, measured approach and strong knowledge in property litigation. He is a safe pair of hands, his business acumen is strong and he gets the right result.’

‘A very strong, regional, city centre firm that does high-quality work.’

‘Peter Hall is very bright and considers his cases thoroughly.’

‘A responsive and knowledgeable team.’

‘The initial process of engagement through Duncan Reid via personal friend was instantaneous. All subsequent contacts and engagement were consistently of the highest standards.’

‘Louise Miller is impeccably mannered, blisteringly efficient, expertly knowledgable, utterly engaging, entirely trustworthy and disarmingly kind.’

‘Louise Miller was very professional, organised and approachable.’

‘Weightmans is particularly strong in understanding the needs of their insurance clients.’

‘They have the scale of a UK law firm but a distinct local presence in Glasgow. They are thus well placed to understand their clients’ litigation needs.’

‘Pamela Stevenson is exceptional. She is dedicated, skilled and highly organised and motivated. She is also brilliant at nurturing the talent of the more junior solicitors in her team.’

‘All team members are committed and exceptionally good. They have a real understanding of the processes and law, and genuine empathy with clients.’

‘Noel Ferry is a solicitor advocate and has depth of knowledge, experience and professionalism, which are second to none. He is very personable and able to explain issues and complex legal matters in a straightforward, understandable way. He is supported by a fantastic team. All wish the best outcome and to support clients in whatever way they individually require.’

‘Noel Ferry is diligent, thorough and dedicated to achieving the best possible result for his client. Noel is a tactical thinker.’

‘Caroline Gillespie was excellent!’

‘Caroline Gillespie and Alison Dewar are straightforward, pragmatic and willing to think outside the box to achieve for their clients. Caroline will fiercely represent her clients, but remains approachable and her attention to detail is second to none. Alison provides expert, no-nonsense advice whilst remaining empathetic to her client’s particular situations.’

‘Caroline Gillespie is an extremely experienced and capable litigator. Alison Dewar is a rising star.’

‘Caroline Gillespie has a huge amount of experience and is sensible in negotiation and correspondence. She thinks out of the box and is creative in trying to work out solutions. Caroline is a very able litigator and is an excellent advocate for her client in the courtroom. Alison Dewar is also very experienced and brings both litigation and alternative dispute resolution methods to full use to settle cases in the best interests of her clients.’

‘Caroline Gillespie presents her cases in a robust manner. She is a fierce negotiator and knows her cases with impeccable detail.’

‘I  have always found the team very helpful’.

‘Sarah Walker – my client’s determination to move with her from companies she worked with previously reflects her particular qualities of sustained relationship, warmth, compassion and integrity’.

‘The team is a specialist in the pub property space, with knowledge of the applicable law and associated matters of influence that is second to none. Hard-working and tenacious.’

‘Leading firm in pub real estate litigation.’

‘This practice is very professional and approachable. They will advise on all options with honesty. They keep you updated promptly.’

‘Ben Mackenzie always puts the client first. He is very approachable and professional. He is patient and will explain any concerns or options clearly and concisely.’

‘Ben Stephens: hard-nosed old-school litigator but sensible and proportionate with it. Great fun to work with.’

‘Simon Hartley is dedicated, thoughtful and a stalwart ally dealing with complex leasehold reform matters.’

‘Professional and always collaborative in dealing with clients.’

‘Simon Hartley is able to identify and prioritise actions in a fair and effective manner, based on the best interests of his client. He explains legal terminology with ease and takes time to explain points of law carefully.’

‘Although a stressful time for me, my interactions with Weightmans were always positive and helpful. Regardless of position, each person I dealt with seemed to enjoy their work and were dedicated to do the best they possibly could.’

‘Simon takes a very commercial and creative approach to resolving matters, tailoring his approach to the client and the circumstances.’

‘Mike Burns has provided an excellent service to date.’

‘We have used Weightmans for many years. Karl Jackson has good knowledge of our business and the way we operate and the team provides good value-for-money services.’

‘Karl Jackson is attentive to our requirements and responsive to our demands. He has excellent experience in real estate.’

‘Very knowledgeable regarding residential transactions and planning matters.’

‘Karl Jackson is very knowledgeable.’

‘An excellent, multi-disciplinary practice attentive to clients’ needs, with a great ethos to provide ancillary learning and workshops to clients.’

‘Karl Jackson stands out as having a keen eye for detail, an excellent comprehension of client needs and a can-do attitude in the face of challenging requirements. He has a great skill for cutting through complexity to simplify solutions’.

‘The team really listen to the client’s requirements and provide sensible advice. They are experienced in the development market’

‘Karl Jackson is sensible, pragmatic and nice to deal with.’

‘The team are very easy to deal with, from the support staff through to the partners, they have a can-do attitude, which helps in managing the complexity of deals.’

‘Claire McCracken is extremely impressive with how she handles transactions.’

‘They get up to speed extremely quickly, have solid knowledge of their craft and a pragmatic, no-nonsense approach to getting things over the line on time and in good shape.’

‘We always feel like a really valued client, and they tailor their approach to meet my particular work/communication styles.’

‘Their commercial/pragmatic approach is exactly what our business needs.’

‘They combine a friendly, personal approach with solid legal advice taking into account pragmatic commercial concerns.’

‘It very much feels like we are all on the same team.’

‘I have been extremely impressed with how the team have handled our recent transactions.’

‘Weightmans has a talented multi-disciplined team of legal professionals who have demonstrated their agility to work cohesively to deliver solutions to complex commercial transactions’

‘James Peel was extremely professional, assisted by Charles Boyne. The process was delivered in a kind manner and we were comforted by their approach.’

‘Anthony Rance – partner – very professional, commercial and a strong communicator Mark Reeves – associate’

‘We experienced a very positive and excellent service with the team at Weightmans who have broad and professional legal expertise. They have a wide range of specialists who bring expertise to the different aspects of a case where needed. We had transferred our case to Weightmans from another firm who had failed to make any headway and yet generated high costs for little progress. This previous experience contrasted in every way to the highly professional, legally strategic, and caring approach of Weightmans and we cannot praise them highly enough.’

‘The team consistently deals with high quality work and deals with that work in a very high-quality manner. They are approachable, always quick to respond, and are very thorough. When I am instructed by the team as counsel, I know I will be receiving a very good brief, with very good instructions.’

‘John McWilliams, Principal Associate in Leeds, stands out. He is exceptionally thorough, and always fights hard for his clients. His oral and written communication with counsel, clients and opponents is always impressive. He is robust but remains commercially minded.’

‘The Weightmans team are pragmatic with their approach to an issue while also being able to think outside of the box to find the best and most effective solution. The approach they take allows for me to easily review documents and to collaborate with them, where appropriate, to ensure that the work is carried out in the most effective way, thereby saving time and money. The systems provide detailed billing so that I can see exactly what work has been carried out within the period which is essential when tracking actual time and costs versus budgeted time and costs.’

‘Anthony Rance in particular has always gone above and beyond in all aspects of work that he has undertaken. No matter what time day or night, if an urgent issue arose, or a deadline was fast approaching, he would always do whatever was required to get the job done in his usual professional and diligent manner.’

‘This team has a national stretch with sharp, commercially astute and charismatic practitioners. It is well led by Sejal Raja and she is supported by a team with expertise especially in areas such as NHS Trusts and care providers.’

‘Sejal Raja – is an exceptionally experienced, knowledgeable and talented practitioners of the highest quality. She is sensible and pragmatic and achieves the best results for clients time and time again.’

‘Very approachable and committed to delivering client outcomes.’

‘Sejal Raja thinks creatively, is a great team player and a safe pair of hands all rolled into one.’

‘Sejal Raja is a solicitor who is at the top of her game. She managed a piece of mass litigation on the ground breaking issue of no jab, no job in a group of care homes. She dealt with the case superbly – she managed the clients extremely well, represented them in order to get the best outcome and was extremely impressive.’

‘Sejal Raja is excellent. Her clients can expect the most attentive, excellent service. She is committed, excellent, but also compassionate. No stone will be left unturned. But she is also a joy to work with. Couldn’t recommend her more highly.’

‘Sejal Raja is an amazing lawyer who has supported us for the last 10 years. She is an exceptional lawyer, with decisiveness and tenacity in equal measure. She helps us navigate the law, but ensures that we can take decisive actions.’

‘We have access to a wide pool of talent at Weightmans.’

‘One of the go-to firms for public law matters, especially for local authorities.’

‘The Weightmans team is a quality team that has acquitted itself well in the time I have worked with them. They have ability at all levels and high capacity for taking on difficult and lengthy tasks.’

‘A very good firm, not at all outgunned by London firms.’

‘A great team. Diligent, incisive and well resourced. A pleasure to be briefed by them. If only all instructing solicitors were as impressive as the team at Weightmans.’

‘Martin English is an impressive team leader. He provides stability and cohesion to those within his team and shows great knowledge of the sector and of his clients’ issues.’

‘The team has particular expertise in public inquiries.’

‘Whilst being a heavy hitting practice which attracts a number of high profile clients, they have a down to earth approach which puts the client at the heart of a case. No matter how big or small the case, they will provide a service which is focused on achieving the client’s objectives, whether that is best served through negotiation or litigation.’

‘Sian Evans (Partner) is as an exceptional litigator. She is astute and pragmatic and understands the need to ensure that litigation is conducted proportionately.’

‘Clear advice balancing risk and commercial appetite. Someone is always available to talk to.’

‘Lee Rogers and Luke Millington have both taken time to understand our organisation and how we work. They provide clear advice in a timely manner and are both approachable and responsive.’

‘A forward-thinking team who are able to deal with complex property litigation matters and get successful results.’

‘John Darnell has a calm, measured approach and strong knowledge in property litigation. He is a safe pair of hands, his business acumen is strong and he gets the right result.’

‘A very strong, regional, city centre firm that does high-quality work.’

‘Peter Hall is very bright and considers his cases thoroughly.’

‘A responsive and knowledgeable team.’

‘Gary Jones has a very fine brain and good commercial awareness.’

‘What stood out was their ability to keep things incredibly simple. As well their response was quick and timely. And they were able to cover off the most important issues, showing an instant and smart understanding.‘

‘Laurence Pritchard made working with Weightmans so pleasant and seamless.’

‘Weightmans has a talented multi-disciplined team of legal professionals who have demonstrated their agility to work cohesively to deliver solutions to complex commercial transactions’

‘James Peel was extremely professional, assisted by Charles Boyne. The process was delivered in a kind manner and we were comforted by their approach.’

‘Anthony Rance – partner – very professional, commercial and a strong communicator Mark Reeves – associate’

‘We experienced a very positive and excellent service with the team at Weightmans who have broad and professional legal expertise. They have a wide range of specialists who bring expertise to the different aspects of a case where needed. We had transferred our case to Weightmans from another firm who had failed to make any headway and yet generated high costs for little progress. This previous experience contrasted in every way to the highly professional, legally strategic, and caring approach of Weightmans and we cannot praise them highly enough.’

‘The team consistently deals with high quality work and deals with that work in a very high-quality manner. They are approachable, always quick to respond, and are very thorough. When I am instructed by the team as counsel, I know I will be receiving a very good brief, with very good instructions.’

‘John McWilliams, Principal Associate in Leeds, stands out. He is exceptionally thorough, and always fights hard for his clients. His oral and written communication with counsel, clients and opponents is always impressive. He is robust but remains commercially minded.’

‘The Weightmans team are pragmatic with their approach to an issue while also being able to think outside of the box to find the best and most effective solution. The approach they take allows for me to easily review documents and to collaborate with them, where appropriate, to ensure that the work is carried out in the most effective way, thereby saving time and money. The systems provide detailed billing so that I can see exactly what work has been carried out within the period which is essential when tracking actual time and costs versus budgeted time and costs.’

‘Anthony Rance in particular has always gone above and beyond in all aspects of work that he has undertaken. No matter what time day or night, if an urgent issue arose, or a deadline was fast approaching, he would always do whatever was required to get the job done in his usual professional and diligent manner.’