Weightmans LLP > Manchester, England > Firm Profile

‘Very good industry knowledge.’

‘Laurence Pritchard is super.’

‘The work involved such a breadth of legal areas that I needed a major firm with the necessary level of experience to assist. Weightmans were the first choice and have not disappointed. The project is led by Vincent King who calls on a further team of experts within Weightmans who together have helped to seamlessly deliver the necessary agreement which simply would not have been possible if we attempted to do it in-house.’

‘Vincent King has an encyclopedic knowledge of procurement and contract law, pays very clear attention to the important details, and distills complex legal points to the client in a very accessible way.’

‘We have always found the team very approachable at all times. They deal with our requirements as per our request and in a timely manner.’

‘Weightmans is the best of the insurance firms. The lead lawyers are well respected, thoughtful and commercial.’

‘Dewi Ap-Thomas is a leader in the field. He is insightful, considered, approachable and commercial. He is robust and thoughtful, carefully considering strategies to maximise his clients’ position. Weightmans acts on the most complicated mandates and public interest cases in the country; they are my first call as I trust them to do the job right.’

‘Very good team with some excellent lawyers. They are very good in representing clients in their specialist sectors and have good industry knowledge.’

‘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.’

‘Ian Critchley is a very able lawyer. He is extremely har working and has good judgement.’

‘Vicky Morris is very dedicated and hardworking. She is particularly able in understanding complex medical matters.’

‘This is a leading defendant PI practice with solicitors and partners with excellent legal knowledge and first rate commercial and client considerations at the forefront of what they do.’

‘Richard Jolly is unparalleled in experience and expertise.’

‘Richard Jolly is hugely experienced and incredibly knowledgeable. He is likeable and modest but very able indeed. His team, as a result, are very good indeed across the board.’

‘Peter Wake has encyclopeedic knowledge of this area of law and is a very safe pair of hands.’

‘Roddy Macleod’s reputation is unparalleled.’

‘Very good allrounders, who can turn to any aspect of professional indemnity work.’

‘Mike Grant is a consummate team leader who commits the time and effort to bring on young lawyers, whilst handling demanding clients and workload.’

‘Mickaela Fox is a top notch lawyer and class act. Unafraid to take on complex, difficult cases and navigate a way through.’

‘I think Weightmans has a notably cohesive and well-run team. They respond to requests for help and information really quickly and in comprehensive detail.’

‘Mike Grant is a leading light in heavy duty professional negligence claims. His wealth of experience gives him both perception and perspective: he sees three moves ahead and clients love him for it.’

‘Pamela Freeland is one of the strongest professional negligence associates I have ever worked with.’

‘Mickaela Fox is an exceptional lawyer; she is very clear and concise in her advice.’

‘Mickaela Fox is absolutely outstanding. She gets to grips with any claim you give her very quickly.’

‘The team is helpful and supportive to clients and efficient in its dealings with court staff and other professionals.’

‘Fiona Turner is a sensible, thoughtful solicitor who gives firm, but positive advice and works hard to achieve the best outcomes for clients.’

‘Fiona Davison is fantastic. She is warm, friendly and sensible, but is not to be underestimated – she knows which cases to fight. Always well prepared she is pragmatic and efficient.’

‘The team is well-resourced and dedicated. It provides an efficient legal service with good awareness of the client’s needs and good tactical awareness. The team contains a number of experienced lawyers with good knowledge of the issues, adopting a pragmatic approach to cases.’

‘Fiona Davidson is excellent – reassuring, technically able and clear and calm. Fiona brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her cases and is pragmatic and sensible in her advice. Fiona builds excellent client relationships and clients trust her instincts and advice.’

‘The team at Weightmans is well known in family law circles and have expertise in financial remedy application and private law children disputes. They are pragmatic and sensible in their dealings with other professionals; and are respected for representing clients in a courteous and straightforward way.’

‘Fiona Turner is a well-respected lawyer who is dependable and pleasant to deal with. Fiona is well known amongst family law professionals for her reputation and is involved in co-ordinating seminars for the region with key practitioners.’

‘All members of the team I have met have been very friendly and personable. They are all experts in their field and have the ability to explain complex legislation in a easy to understand manner.’

‘Weightmans provide us with an excellent, timely service.’

‘Melanie Steed provides exceptional service with her availability and the standard and delivery of the information she provides.’

‘The Weightmans team are a pleasure to work with – they are strong across the board.’

‘Morris Hill who is a truly excellent solicitor – he is razor sharp but hugely personable with it. He has a command of his cases, and his area of law, which is second to none.’

‘The team have a great breadth of experience and can always be relied upon for excellent advice and handling of cases. There is always someone available with the specialism I need, which gives me confidence that my cases are in safe hands.’

‘Really top quality service to all clients – cases fought robustly and well – great client care’

‘Andrew Clarke – intelligent, measured and capable.’

‘Asad Hadadi – associate – pursues case robustly but sensibly’

‘The arrival of the team from Radcliffes will bring strong support to the existing disciplinary team.‘

‘Simon Gomersall, Sam Flew and Stewart Duffy stand out as highly experienced in this field. They are ably supported by a strong team of juniors.‘

‘Nigel West and Susanna Heley are both very experienced and without question experts in their fields. They combine a deep understanding of the law with a practical and highly effective approach. Both are commendably thorough in all that they do.‘

‘Nigel West has unmatchable experience in dealing with the Solicitors Regulation Authority, which he has amassed over many years of practice. I have absolute confidence in his legal advice in this area.‘

‘Principal associate Tom Thurlow is very attuned to his clients’ needs.‘

‘Deep understanding of our industry sector, great staff with a clear understanding of our objectives at a reasonable price.’

‘Experience, expertise, hardworking.’

‘Particularly strong in construction claims.’

‘Richard Palmer is very proactive and innovative in seeking resolution to our claims.’

‘Obvious choice for all manner of construction-related professional negligence matters. Particularly good knowledge and expertise when it comes to cladding issues and fire safety matters, as well as claims relating professionals working in the asbestos industry. The team do advise on a wide range of professionals (not just construction) and also provide policy coverage advice, but it is their expertise in all matters construction that sets them apart from their peers.’

‘When it comes to a complex claim that appears to have reached an impasse you can always rely on Richard Palmer to think outside of the box. Strategic advice is one of Richard’s key skills and that, together with his impressive negotiations skills, is what makes him stand out from his competitors. Anne-Marie Knight is very good procedurally and is a trusted pair of hands for litigated claims which require you to ‘get into the detail’.’

‘Whilst some firms dip in and out of professional negligence, Weightmans are true specialists, with members having acted in some of the most serious and high profile cases in recent years. Without exception, the solicitors which they have assembled are of the highest quality in terms of strong interpersonal skills, work ethic and most importantly excellent knowledge of the subject area. In addition, they also make good use of an online platform for managing large quantities of material. The firm is also very good at collaborating with counsel and experts, ensuring that everybody works as a team to achieve the bets possible result for their clients.’

‘Chris Graham has always made it clear that he is always available and oversees caseload and provided us with good easy means of contact.’

‘The individual Jill Dalkin who has undertaken (or managed) the several matters on our behalf and retained interest and involvement where another specialists involved. Her professionalism, abilities, determination and openness all inspire confidence.’

‘Deborah Bannister and Tony Yeaman are part of a strong and cohesive team. Sophie Quinney is a “stand-out” associate, who punches well above her weight. Clever, thoughtful and tenacious, she is definitely one to watch’.

‘Weightmans healthcare team in Birmingham is extremely professional and knowledgeable but also very friendly and approachable. The team ensures that clear precise and practical advice is delivered at the right level which has helped to build trust and a robust and professional relationship with the in-house legal team. Jasmine Armstrong is an excellent lawyer, very client focussed and leads an exceptional team‘.

‘Provides useful claims analysis for individual trusts. Very strong client relationship partner – previously Tony Yeaman and recently Jasmine Armstrong. Receptive to feedback’.

”Go to’ firm for defendant clinical negligence work in the Midlands. The team handles all forms of defendant clin neg work at all levels. Maryam Storr – relentlessly brilliant. Jasmine Armstrong – charming and assiduous in equal measure’.

‘Leading firm dealing with CN cases for defendants including the NHS in this area. Richard Briggs. Very skilled and experienced in dealing with high value and complex CN cases including claims relating to birth injury and other neurological trauma’.

‘Always provides good sound advice, which is easy to understand. Professional and good value for money. Have good systems in place and can work fully electronically. Expert in their field and pro-active management of cases where possible’.

‘Reliable, excellent advice and friendly, they build up good relationships with a client. Peppy Marshall, Chris Webb-Jenkins,  Shaheen Akhta, Roger Bishop, Yvonne Hudders are especially good’.

‘Sarah Conroy: strategic and practical.’

‘Weightmans are easy to approach, friendly and extremely professional.’

‘Sarah Conroy is outstanding. She is thoughtful, proactive, excellent at drafting, and is a pleasure to work with. Most importantly, she has excellent judgement and is able to focus on what really matters in a case. Sarah is one of the most impressive lawyers I have ever worked with.’

‘Weightmans practice provides a tailor made approach, they listen to the customer needs and allocate the appropriate level of resources for an effective and efficient service. They are open, clear and transparent, collaborative and work co-operatively with other practices (including in foreign jurisdictions) to ensure the best outcome for the client.’

‘The lead contact for our case is Andrew Roberts, he is approachable, clear and he puts the interest of the client first. His advice is always balanced, simple to understand and hugely helpful. The thorough analysis of the specifics of the case results in a detailed yet straight forward recommendation and option for the customer.’

‘Sarah Conroy has been particularly helpful in supporting our business in complex litigation, she has always been available and has arranged for further support and guidance whenever required.’

‘Top litigation team. Able to handle the most complex and challenging litigation.’

‘Sarah Conroy is a highly experienced and talented litigator, able to fight cases effectively and efficiently.’

‘The Team at Weightmans is accessible. The service we get is exceptional. The team is very personable as well as professional.’

‘The team knows our sector and T&C’s well. This makes the advisory process efficient.’

‘Pragmatic. They understand the nature of the queries that crop up in the day to day employment environment.’

‘Very extensive knowledge base cut across key areas of employment with a practical insight to our operating environment. HR Rely service is excellent value both in terms of initial response and billing and the accompanying web provision and timely email/blog updates.’

‘Very client-focused and well organised as a team in terms of continuity, access and consistency. Lee Rogers has an outstanding wide-ranging knowledge base and is an action-orientated excellent advocate as well.’

‘Weightmans has experts in every area of law – employment, pensions, criminal, immigration etc. so they are the ‘go to’ solicitor’s firm for our business. The advice is affordable, commercial and meets our business needs each time.’

‘Great team with pragmatic solutions to tricky cases. Excellent technology and reporting on volume litigation.’

‘Weightmans very clearly have a deep understanding of the legal aspects of pension schemes and have provided us with advice that proved to be perfectly accurate and beneficial. The advice given was in respect of the closure of a DB scheme which was handled very professionally and without controversy. The approach recommended to us was novel which resulted in a quick and cost-effective closure process.’

‘The clarity of advice, both written and oral, was excellent. Legal mumbo-jumbo was avoided wherever possible and the supporting documentation well prepared. I take this public opportunity to thank Mark Poulston for his guidance and clear explanations.’

‘Very professional. Excellent communication skills & knowledge. I particularly valued their personal service.’

‘Very responsive, accurate in the understanding of law that prevails, works to clients requests and always available. Having dealt with a number of large Manchester law firms the service I get with the team at Weightmans is what I really need.’

‘Richard Bate was perfect for our requirements without a doubt, dealing with difficult issues I had to resolve, so I’m very pleased we moved to Weightmans.’

‘Sally Cook gives really good support and is very responsive, took a weight of work of my shoulders and is someone I can rely on.’

‘The people in the team are lovely, friendly and sympathetic at what is a difficult time for many.’

‘Lorraine Wilson has been brilliant, always available and able to deal with what has been a complex estate.’

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

‘Karl Jackson – extremely knowledgeable. Works hard to find solutions to problems.’

‘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. Cost is important, and they provide greater value for money than their competitors. It is usually partners who do the work, and is not handed down to junior fee earners who may soon get out of their depth. Continuity is important to us, and builds a strong bond of trust.’

‘Janice Weatherly handles the work herself, and knows and understands our needs and requirements. Very commercial and sees all the angles, yet providing the best solution to close the deal.’

‘Simon Colvin provides clear and concise legal advice and recommendations with a clear commercial angle and is constantly praised by directors and senior leaders in the business about his approach and way that he handles complex legal matters. Simon is also clearly very passionate about this area of law and the journey to net zero and provides added insight and information in those areas.’

‘I think Weightmans are an excellent firm with a strong market presence in all planning and environment work particularly Development Consent Orders and Compulsory Purchase Orders.’

‘I want to commend Lee Gordon – what impressed me most was his ability to get to grips with the detail at the same time as taking a strategic overview of the client’s objectives and how to achieve them. He did what I can only describe as a brilliant job. What’s more, he was a pleasure to work with, and I know how highly the client valued his work.’

‘Its the people for me. I regularly spoke on the telephone with the solicitors from Weightmans, they were dealing with numerous cases for me and they were always on the ball and knew the minute detail of every claim they were dealing with.’

‘Matthew Wilson in particular knew the finer details of every claim he looked after for us. He actively tries to understand building pathology issues and so regularly challenges the other sides statements.’

‘Weightmans’ social housing team provide a service which is unique by combining a down-to-earth approach with an exceptional level of knowledge and a wealth of experience. The whole team can be trusted with cases of the utmost complexity. They are able to quickly get to the heart of the issues in a case and explain it to clients in a straightforward matter.’

‘Sian Evans (Partner) is a very good litigator. She quickly grapples with the legal issues in a case and distils the strengths and weaknesses to enable her to form a clear strategy on how to achieve her client’s aims. Commercially, Sian is astute and pragmatic and understands the need to ensure that litigation is conducted proportionately. From a client care perspective, she quickly instils confidence and takes away the worry from her clients – they immediately know that they will be in good hands.’

‘Matthew Wilson (Principal Associate) is an outstanding member of the team. Matthew has a wealth of experience in disrepair litigation in particular and displays a depth of knowledge which puts him way ahead of his competitors. At an early stage, he focuses on gathering the necessary evidence to put his client in the best possible position at trial. He is very good at managing client’s expectations and putting them at ease in the litigation process.’

‘Sian Evans has had a long career in the social housing sector and continues to be respected as a leader in that specialism. Key other team members include Matthew Wilson.’

‘As Weightmans are HQ’s in the North of England, they offer a very different proposition to London centric firms, and their billing approach reflects that.’

‘I have worked with the wider teams, including Andrew Cromby (partnerships) Richard Bate and William Sharpe. All are excellent and the knowledge Andrew has of partnerships is second to none.’

‘Very focused partnership expertise, especially in disputes but also in non-contentious partnership too. very knowledgeable.’

‘Andrew Cromby who leads the team and is now head of the London office is a terrific partnership disputes lawyer. I would instruct him if I had a partnership problem’

‘Wholly dedicated to helping clients achieve what is best for them, with whatever flexibility that may require, not on point scoring or with a view to billing targets.’

‘Andrew Cromby makes every client feel valued and at ease, which is not easy given the very personal nature of many partnership disputes. He is equally adept at being forceful with the other side when he needs to, but at working with them to find solutions where that is possible. He is very ably assisted by Benjamin Turner.’

‘Andrew Cromby is a very able litigator. He has a real specialism in partnership and LLPs acting in particular acting for partners in professional services firms, or the firms themselves. He is very bright, brilliant with clients, skilled at the area of law and has a very strong focus on obtaining a commercially sensible outcome for his clients.’

‘Paul Thomson is very able and experienced, as is the firm, which has a deserved reputation as one of the best defendant clinical negligence firms.’

‘The team’s junior lawyers are thorough and investigate cases appropriately.’

‘The clinical negligence team at Weightmans is superb. Its solicitors have a very good grasp of their cases. Everyone is pleasant to deal with and I think Weightmans produces excellent outcomes for its clients.’

‘Paul Thomson is brilliant, with the right mixture of a sensible, strategic view of a case, combined with attention to detail.’

‘An excellent team – efficient and effective.’

‘Warren Forsyth is hugely knowledgeable; Paul Thomson is very thorough and an excellent litigator; Isobel Michie is sympathetic and empathetic.’

‘Increasingly heavyweight and prominent NHS defence team. They recruited Warren Forsyth to head up their GP claims team, which was a very wise move!’

‘Isobel Michie is fantastic – always well-prepared. She is supportive and sensible with it.’

‘Elaine Chapman heads this dynamic and diverse team. Her London team deals with claims of the highest value. They have an impressive client base, consisting of composite insurers, who are loyal to the team.’

‘A heavyweight defence personal injury firm with many impressive individuals. The standout stars in the London team are Seva Singh and Elaine Chapman. They are both seasoned lawyers with great talent, insight and ability.’

‘Shaun Lavery is immensely capable and works at a level many years beyond his current level of qualification. He is a true natural, with tremendous skill and instinct for a case.’

‘Elaine Chapman is a very strong and impressive performer with an unerring sense of the winning features in a case. Seva Singh too, is a very industrious and able, well-seasoned professional with a strong instinct for the winning features in a case.’

‘Weightmans is a big firm that has the friendliness and accessibility of a small firm. Their partners and associates are available and lovely to deal with at the same time as having real expertise.’

‘Elaine Chapman is fantastic. She is tactically astute and incredibly client focused. She is a calm and excellent leader of any legal team. Catherine Kearney has been an excellent addition to the Weightmans team. She is smart and astute and a tough negotiator.’

‘Philip Bratt has a very bright future. He is a technically excellent lawyer with excellent attention to detail and first class judgment. Shaun Lavery is a rising star. He is exceptionally bright and an excellent choice for legally complex cases.’

‘They are very good with insurer clients. Friendly, down to earth and easy to deal with. They have a clear grasp of the market and provide appropriate, pragmatic advice.’

‘Jon Shankland and Patrick Malone have built an incredible practice around deep expertise, client service and a focus on the best possible outcomes for their clients. Process efficiency, thoroughness and follow up are hallmarks of the team. But above all it is the client centricity in everything they do is the huge differentiator’.

‘Jon Shankland – depth of experience, creative solution builder, team builder, client satisfaction. Patrick Malone – tenacity, thoroughness, dogged to the end in delivering the best outcome, resourceful, all round great person to work with’.

‘Broad reaching, capable team. Arshoo Singh is a confident individual with strong client relationships’.

‘Solid reputation in private client and trust matters – excellent client base built around the longevity of relationships. Jonathan Shankland – a superb lawyer, driven and precise in everything he does. Fantastic client relationships and always strives for the best result for his clients’.

‘Such an approachable team with a can-do attitude. Jonathan Shankland – an outstanding lawyer with a hugely impressive capacity to take a very strategic overview whilst maintaining incredible attention to detail and a very personal approach to private clients’.

‘I have to call out Jonathan Shankland. He is totally on top of his game. He is knowledgeable, competent and literally sets the benchmark for responsiveness. He seems to be available 24/7 and will always reply within an hour at least. He is a very personable lawyer and has great understanding of client needs. Certainly one in a million’.

‘Arshoo Singh is extremely knowledgeable, personable and easy to work with. Very professional company. I feel safe in their hands. Always there when I need them’.

‘Jonathan Shankland & Caroline Doyle are incredibly knowledgeable, efficient and provide clear and coherent advice at all times. It’s a pleasure to instruct both of these individuals in solving complex legal issues for our clients.’

‘The whole team are very strong’

‘Morris Hill is hugely experienced and is a solicitor at the top of his game. He has a quiet confidence and a pragmatic and practical approach to the most complex of problems. He is completely unflappable even in the most complex and demanding of cases. He is a joy to work with and for.’

‘Extremely responsive and good value’

‘Andrew Parsons best in class’

‘Stand out as having invested time in understanding our organisation and thinking about the best way to support us. They respond extremely promptly to any request for assistance. They always identify the best person for the job. Everyone in the team is friendly , approachable and always value for money. Very accurate on their cost estimates for work to be carried out. Always transparent in all stages of a case. They always provide all the available options and are true professionals. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.’

‘Richard Jolly  – Can run litigation effectively and very cost efficiently and has great skill at assembling the right team’

‘Specialist understanding of local government law and procedure.’

‘Simon Goacher – sharp mind, helpful and constructive.’

‘Very experienced and local practice which has very dedicated and able lawyers who go the extra mile. they provide an excellent service.’

‘Peter Wake and Simon Goacher are excellent. They are very approachable and extremely bright and are always happy to talk through any issues. You can count on them at all times’

‘Provide an excellent, responsive service for local authorities. Very personable and approachable. Hugely knowledgeable about a range of local authority issues, particularly strong on governance matters.’

‘Simon Goacher is excellent. Very supportive, responsive and has a superb grasp of the local government governance framework and its many intricacies. The wider team at Weightmans are very knowledgeable and dependable.’

‘Duncan Reid offers a very client centric service and is well supported by his team. Confident, commercial advice without any unnecessary defensive lawyering!’

‘Anthony Rance (partner)- superb on IT and employment disputes – including urgent injunction applications in these areas; very effective solicitor who always gets results for his clients; a hands-on partner; excellent knowledge of commercial court procedures.’

‘Jill Dalkin has been (and still is) exceptional in every possible way. Her professionalism and thoroughness to detail is outstanding. Always a warm welcome, always ‘on the ball’, fair and practical approach with modest yet very strong determination for the best results for her clients, not portraying any degree of overconfidence or giving one hope of the impossible yet explaining the options and making one comfortable with relevant factors.’

‘Their willingness to collaborate has been refreshing.’

‘Chris Graham – very experienced litigator with substantial experience and knowledge.’

‘Mark Reeves – impressive operator.’

‘I worked with Anthony Rance who helped us deliver an exceptional result. Anthony was creative, detail oriented, responsive and proactive throughout the process.’

‘A very experienced team with a background in a number of areas and a pragmatic approach.’

‘People are easy to deal with and as well as providing sound legal advice they work with the client on a human basis. I have seen them being very good in helping inexperienced and nervous clients through the process.’

‘Broad capability in range of specialities and geography. The practice acts as a partner rather than just a service when there is a need for legal support. This means that issues don’t escalate. We are also supported to build our own capability.’

‘I have worked with Christopher Graham for c15 years over which time we have built a relationship of trust and candour. Honest advice and guidance covering various scenarios where necessary is very useful. Kerry Waters has also been a good support to us.’

‘A very strong and capable team who fully understand the needs of clients. They are knowledgeable, approachable, easily contactable and adapted to the changing world with Covid. They always make the client feel as though they are the sole focus of their attention.’

‘Have worked with Christopher Graham on several occasions. He has many years’ experience and his down-to-earth and robust approach demonstrates his understanding of clients and their needs. He is commercially minded, tactical and has a brilliant memory for detail and impressive knowledge of employment law. It is always possible to get in touch with him directly and he always clearly explains everything. Have always been glad to have him in my corner!’

‘Their technical knowledge is first rate but it is their ability to take this and guide you through what can be difficult waters that makes their work so good.’’

‘Chris Graham is very responsive, pragmatic and commercial in his approach.’

‘The team is really on top of its game when it comes to this challenging and sensitive area of law. James Muller is a consummate professional and has guided the company and the individuals involved through a very tricky and sensitive situation. He is extremely knowledgeable, personable and has absolutely raised the bar in my expectations of legal services going forward’.

‘In Tom Boulton and James Muller, the team has a strong associate level regulatory practice in the Midlands. Tom Boulton has a calm and level-headed approach towards his cases which provides his clients with reassurance in challenging circumstances’.

‘In addition to being very knowledgeable the team was very personable and able to tailor its vocabulary and approach to the knowledge/experience of the group/individual, and provide appropriate advice and guidance as necessary’.

‘The overall approach and consistent expertise level provided throughout the team. Even though you knew that yours was only one of a number of cases they would be working on in different teams, there was a consistent message throughout, and it felt as though your case was always the main focus of their work’.

‘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. I was impressed that Tom went beyond providing the traditional provision of high quality legal advice following incidents. He also identified areas where clients could improve their practice and manage risks better to avoid future incidents or to mitigate their impact. In doing so, he sought input from relevant engineering risk management experts so that his client got the best possible combination of engineering and legal advice’.

‘The team at Weightmans is quintessentially professional at all times and always demonstrates empathy and consideration to clients when engaging with them. Andrew Brammer has guided and mentored me through a number of incidents and issues and this has led to my education and understanding of my role’.

‘ I have travelled with Andrew through three different businesses. I have worked with and he is always my ‘go to’ solicitor. The reason for this is that he is simply trustworthy! A consummate professional he has a cool persona that is infectious at times of stress’.

‘Fiona O’Sullivan is an experienced and personable solicitor; she is collaborative and pragmatic. Tania Derrett-Smith is a friendly and practical lawyer who wants to reach a good outcome for her client but doesn’t unnecessarily inflame things‘.

‘A diverse and strong team, up to speed with the latest developments and excellent client service. Tania goes the extra mile for her clients and always makes herself available. Her cases are impeccably and thoroughly prepared and she gives robust yet clear advice giving her clients realistic expectations‘.

‘My experience is that it is a very client focused firm. I have worked with Tania Derrett-Smith on a number of cases. I have found her to offer clients high quality practical advice. She is thorough and conscientious in her preparation of cases and ensures all appropriate avenues are properly explored. I have found her to be very professional and easy to work’.

‘The team in Weightmans family department is highly proficient and well regarded. The lawyers provide advice at early stages about how to move swiftly and cost efficiently through the financial remedies process.; always with an eye on costs and proportionality without scrimping on high quality advice and representation. Tania Derrrett-Smith is a highly skilled and experienced practitioner, with high standards of client care; an absolute pleasure to work with’.

‘Fiona was excellent, and ensured that I understood what my options were‘.

‘Exceptional is the first word to mind that I would describe Weightmans team.  Fiona O’Sullivan –  I was met with friendliness , professionalism and a great knowledge of the law.’

‘Fiona O’Sullivan is an exceptional solicitor and her team helped me through an extremely difficult time in my life. From the first meeting with Fiona I felt a comfort that the next few months or should I say years I was in good hands. Fiona always showed me empathy when needed and professionalism at all times.  I felt Fiona gave me 100% of her exceptional professional knowledge and time and this made me feel confident that I had made the right choice in choosing Weightmans’.

‘The lawyers give clear and professional advice as well as good quality representation. Fiona O’Sullivan is very wise and clever. Her client care skills are great. She adopts a measured approach to cases and nothing is too complex for her’.

‘Have introduced claims analysis report, which compares claims data with peer organisations.’

‘Excellent relationship partners – previously Tony Yeaman and recently Jasmine Armstrong.’

‘The firm is committed to really excellent client care.’

‘Weightmans have a sensitive approach to the individuals at the heart of the decision making process in the commercial clients they act for. This is coupled with realistic and very competent advice.’

‘David Lewis is a stand out member of this firm. His intellectual ability to assess and assimilate large complex cases is second to none.’

‘Anna Naylor is excellent to work with and our client feels in safe hands when she is instructed on a case. She is knowledgeable and professional; quick to respond to any queries and sends regular updating putting everyone at ease. ‘

‘The team has striven to get to know us as a business, not just as a client with an individual case to respond to.’

‘Approach has been non judgmental, seeking first to understand issues before offering counsel on strategies and approaches to adopt.’

‘The Yorkshire and Humber team have the combined benefit of being part of a national firm, but with local knowledge. They have a very loyal following.’

‘Helen Brown is a really effective and tough negotiator.’

‘A large firm of defendant PI/insurance lawyers, its department in Leeds has a number of high quality players.’

‘Blaise Smith brings an interesting and unique intellectual slant to large claims, finding angles to exploit that others would miss.’

‘Lindsay Staddon brings a thorough and balanced approach to the careful organisation of her work.’

‘Responsive and easy to work with, excellent breadth of experience across the sector.’

‘Lee Gordon is approachable and has the ability to present advice on complex issues in a practical and accessible way.’

‘The real estate team has a high level of expertise. They are able to deal with technical queries quickly and simply. Their straightforward advice can prevent matters from escalating unnecessarily and they are all easy to deal with, personable, sensible and responsive.’

‘Weightmans has consistently provided the right resource at the right time helping us to make the right decisions to both move the business forward and mitigate the risks. The commercial advice they offer us is exactly that, commercial. We do not operate in a world of black and white and the partners and associates who are dedicated to our account understand that.’

‘They truly understand what it means to be an advisor to a business. Whilst they understand we plan ahead, there are always challenges that need to be faced at a moment’s notice and both Roland Hutchins and Tom Trowhill at Weightmans always make themselves available to take a Teams call, mobile call, face to face meeting and so on to ensure they keep helping us make the right decisions for the business.’

‘The team is very responsive and has an in-depth knowledge of our business in the UK. M&A and other corporate matters are dealt with swiftly and with good insights.’

‘Roland Hutchins is very responsive and eager to help also outside of normal business hours. Very knowledgeable in corporate and banking matters.’

‘Very responsive and able to work to tight timelines. Good use of the wider team across the specialisms.’

‘Dedicated and professional, delivered a first class service under time pressure’

‘Approachability, responsiveness and capability of solicitors. Above all, a level of confidence and trust in the advice received and commercial approach taken to get a deal over the line.’

‘The team at Weightmans have expertly facilitated delivery of instructions and they have adapted their usual procedures where possible to suit the client and encouraged feedback at all stages including regular update meetings. This has allowed large amounts of advice on discrete points to be provided, in-keeping with the client’s processes. To date, I have not experienced any other law firm to do this willingly for their clients.’

‘Sarah Walton is an exceptional lawyer with outstanding interpersonal skills who articulates the situation in a clear and precise way to achieve a great outcome for her clients.’

‘Sarah Walton is extremely easy to deal with. She is great point person and leads the team well. As a result they are very responsive and adapt well to short-term fluctuations/changes. Her advice is pragmatic and simple, but provides high confidence that she knows her stuff. Would highly recommend her and the team.’

‘They always make time for me and it always feels like I am their most important client. Turnaround is quick and efficient.’

‘Sarah Walton takes an excellent commercial approach.’

‘Weightmans were the first choice and have not disappointed.’

‘Clarified important details and distilled complex legal points to the client in a very accessible way.’

‘The team has a great depth of legal knowledge as well as a fantastic blend of the right personalities and experience, which gives them a unique ability to adapt and pivot in any situation.’

‘Richard Corran is a fantastic, cool-headed dispute resolution lawyer who uses all of the knowledge and experience he has built up in his career to get the best possible outcome in any given situation.’

‘Josh Conroy genuinely takes each case to heart and handles it expertly, anticipating the moves of the opposition with precision, accuracy and planning for them.’

‘They take the time to get to know the business, and clearly prioritise commercial resolution, rather than purely legal.’

‘Damian Carter is an incredible partner, clearly in great control and able to advise with a cool head in a crisis.’

‘Damian Carter – a comprehensively good leader who is able to communicate effectively with both his team and clients whilst remaining grounded and with a well balanced approach. Jessica Kraja – her attention to detail and the ability to co-ordinate with the team coupled with her ability to quickly grasp complex and detailed issues makes her input invaluable.’

‘The Weightmans team has been exemplary in every aspect, I can confidently recommend the team to anyone that requires full attention to detail and 100% commitment to their clients.’

‘I have had an extensive relationship with Damian Carter, Jessica Kraja and Mathew Fox. A great synchronised team, that makes me feel very reassured, and nothing is too much trouble. Damian heads the team; his calmness and expertise helps a lot to make me feel more at ease and patient in very stressful situations.’

‘Pragmatic and capable.’

‘John Darnell is highly skilled and particularly good in complex property litigation. Gets results.’

‘Wide ranging expertise which was especially helpful in dealing with recent complex disputes. Clear, concise advice provided within the timescales required.’

‘Highly knowledgeable. Quickly identifies the issues and potential options and resolutions to the issue at hand. Excellent communication skills.’

‘Strong and commercial.’

‘Peter Hall is top quality.’

‘Weightmans went above and beyond in its interaction with myself for a case I held as part of my role as a social worker within the County Council’.

‘Weightmans practice was very person centred and was able to excellently support and represent both myself, and the person to a very high standard. This resulted in a positive outcome’.

‘Morris Hill was really experienced in acting for a local authority and was able to guide me through something which was incredibly different to my own role and made the whole experience a lot easier’.

“They have a depth of knowledge in what is a specialised area of the law. Easy to work with and provide considered and commercial advice.”

“Clive Mottram is a real expert in this area, which is something of a rarity. His advice is always comprehensive and client-friendly, easily digestible by non-lawyers. His depth of experience is clear and he is always mindful of the wider picture, especially important in a heavily regulated sector such as water.”

“The team at Weightmans are easily accessible and approachable. Weightmans are there when you need them and get involved in all areas of an investigation. They align with our green approach, offering innovative solutions to the reduction of their carbon footprint.”

“The team at Weightmans are all focused and dedicated to the support of our claims handling function. Nav Wilson is our main point of contact and is fully supportive and committed to our claims handling approach.”

‘Very knowledgeable and responsive team with specialists in many areas.’

‘Natalie Keyes has provided excellent advice and service to us in relation to complex contract reviews and dispute resolution.’

‘Competent and deliver on what they say they will.’

‘Approachable, adaptable and professional.’

‘The strengths are a broad professional team where the exchange and consultation on advice is clear and precise.’

‘Matthew Morton is just the perfect solicitor for this type of work. He is firm, but not overbearing and, at the same time, gentle and empathetic. Clients are often extremely emotional when they are dealing with complicated matters arising after the death of a family member. Matthew is brilliant at steering them through the choppy waters of a contentious probate claim.’

‘Matthew Morton is a highly knowledgeable and skilled lawyer.’

‘Weightmans are a well-priced firm who know exactly what they are doing and give excellent value for money.’

‘The uniqueness that we have found using Weightmans is their personal service. Further to this is their willingness to support, to ensure that their clients understand everything that is presented to them and also their dedication to ensuring that our best interests are put forward. Their advice, support and understanding has been second to none.’

‘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 is represented in the best manner whilst also ensuring that all parties are heard.’

‘Very hands-on approach when providing advice, always well structured.’

‘Doesn’t feel as though working to billable time, equally costs remain sensible. Very quick turnaround on work ensuring all bases are covered. Patricia Grinyer in the team is always a pleasure to work with.’

‘Great working with this team. Capable of handling a wide variety of property work, ranging from routine lettings to major acquisition and disposals, very often with strict deadlines. Timely, clear advice throughout.’

‘Quickly identify all the relevant issues and the likely structure of the transaction. Knowledgeable and easy to contact when required.’

‘I have worked with the team at Weightmans for a number of years on a complex and challenging issue, throughout this time I have found them to be responsive, client focussed, professional and committed to resolving issues. Their advice is always clear and comprehensive, with both risk and alternative courses of action discussed and agreed prior to action.’

‘The individuals’ commitment in challenging timeframes is second to none. From a client perspective, I would have no hesitation in recommending the Weightmans team.’

‘Tom Collins is a truly exceptional partner, always on top of both legal and technical issues, sees through all the volume and draws out key facts / arguments. He is able to articulate challenging legal / technical issues and present these in a comprehensive, clear and concise manner. Very client focussed and an excellent communicator in all respects.’

‘Crispin Kenyon is great at delivering clear advice and excellent support to his clients in a thoughtful and considerate way.’

‘Crispin Kenyon – immensely experienced, good with clients and calm in a crisis.’

‘Crispin Kenyon is a very well-liked and respected character in the H&S community. He is knowledgeable , experienced and charming to deal with.’

‘Quentin Fox is an acknowledged expert in the field of professional liability particularly as regards insurance related disputes. He rightly commands a huge following amongst insurers and has a remarkable ability to choose the right points and make them count.’

‘The team are responsive, knowledgeable and on point with their advice whether dealing with a large corporate client or small SME which is important to us in the work Weightmans provide as our clients are very diverse in size.’

‘Quentin Fox’s ability to cut to the chase and at a very early stage and identify a strategy which fits both ours and our clients needs is highly appreciated.’

‘A small but effective team that offers real value for money. Dominic Green is very experienced and effective’.

‘Confident, experienced professionals. Arshoo Singh is passionate about her clients’.

‘Dominic Green impressed me by quickly grasping the complications of my problem and suggesting alternate ways of proceeding. The ease of working together with Jon definitely gave me the feeling that I was being assisted by the team’.

‘It’s the attention to detail, plain speaking and efficiency that were apparent from the start. The contentious probate issue was brought speedily to a close, in my favour, and I could not be more delighted with the service Jon Shankland and his team provided’.

‘Jon Shankland was beyond helpful. He spoke clearly and plainly about the case, kept me up to date with what was happening and speedily brought the matter to satisfactory close. I wish I had used them earlier. It would have saved me a year of stress’.

‘Jon Shankland is both personable, wise, knowledgeable and confident. He is a great communicator and able to calm any situation down. Most of all, he is passionate about getting it right and fair for his clients. Nigel West, who has also been involved with the case is a great litigator and a pleasure to deal with’.

‘The team brings with it a huge amount of experience in relation to complex commercial and fraud cases which makes it very well placed to service particularly complex trust disputes including those involving fraud’.

‘Nigel West is an experienced litigator with excellent judgment. He is very effective at spotting, and exploiting, the weak spots on the other side’.

‘Working with the team you get fabulous service and continuity – they remember everything and forget nothing. Carina Smith is excellent, compassionate and capable. She provides excellent advice’.

‘Caroline Penfold was in charge of my divorce. She provided me with an invaluable service and she is not pushing me to do things that I don’t feel comfortable yet she did give me very good advice on how to proceed forward and why she would do it’.

‘Caroline Penfold – has (or sends to me) the most unusual and difficult cases and deals with them calmly and realistically, whilst fighting her client’s corner tenaciously.’

‘A niche family law firm who pay great attention to their clients and fight their corners every step of the way. Carina Smith is a highly intelligent family solicitor who pays great attention to detail and to the lay client. Lucy Raho Jeavons is a conscientious and caring solicitor who leaves no stone unturned. Caroline Penfold has a wealth of experience and expertise and supports the junior staff very well’.

‘Very experienced. Christopher Butler exudes judgment and wisdom’.

‘A relatively small but highly impressive family law team, which continues to make strides in the London family law market. Caroline Penfold – hugely experienced, a complete pleasure to work with. Christopher Butler – a very sound, knowledgeable family law solicitor. Robert Emmett – an exceptional family lawyer who consistently delivers an impeccable service’.

‘The family team provides a truly excellent services to its clients, and is much more reasonably priced than its competitors. The whole team functions extremely well together, and in particular the partners have breadth and depth of experience, with very finely tuned sense of the best route to take in litigation’.

‘I have worked closely with Carina Smith and Robert Emmett on a number of matters. They are both high quality lawyers, hugely competent, insightful and very client focused. They are committed to their clients, ensuring that their cases are immaculately prepared and the clients are carefully and sensibly advised at every stage of the process. I have found them to be accessible, and very happy to work in partnership with counsel’.

‘A big advantage of the Weightmans aviation team is their knowledge of the aviation industry, which is second to none. The industry is not easy to understand and it is always a great benefit that the lawyers have a first-rate understanding of the complexities involved.’

‘I have worked with Andrew Krausz at Weightmans. I have always found him to be totally professional in his dealings with me.’

‘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. We would definitely consider using the firm on any new instructions’

‘We have found them to be very knowledgeable, friendly, professional, 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 he has a great relationship with clients and always will go the extra mile to fight our corner as a team. He 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. Overall Andrew and the team are a pleasure to work with.’

‘Fantastic strong team with excellent experience and knowledge in general aviation and ballooning. Andrew Krausz and Adam Baker both really know their stuff as both are experienced qualified pilots.’

‘I have a good working relationship with Andrew Krausz and I fully trust him with my claims.’

‘The Weightmans team provides a consistently reliable legal advice in all areas of aviation law. Apart from their knowledge of aviation law, they are very well versed in commercial matters including litigation.’

‘The team have an excellent knowledge of disease claims, which can be quite specialised and not easily understood across the board.’

‘The team provide excellent advice, timely updates and first-class understanding of the issues and claims that we come across and the service they provide is worth the fees presented. They are also friendly and engaging.’

‘Excellent team. Passionate, sensible, and committed. Weightmans is particularly innovative with technology.’

‘Pamela Stevenson is a standout solicitor in defenders’ reparation. She has an extraordinary breadth and depth of experience, dealing brilliantly with industrial disease, road traffic, medical, and other cases.’

‘A highly regarded, able and professionally competent team of solicitors.’

‘More than capable of conducting high-value, complex, catastrophic injury claims in all courts in Scotland. Knowledgeable, personable and hard-working.’

‘I have worked with Seonaid Busby and Pamela Stevenson. Both are highly efficient and have significant legal and procedural knowledge in this practice area.’

‘They are organised, pragmatic, personable and diligent.’

‘ Noel Ferry is knowledgeable and easy to negotiate with. He has a measured approach to cases and works to try to find ways of compromising disputes between clients.’

‘Noel Ferry’s significant experience means that he is able to provide excellent quality work within very short timescales in cases where urgent orders are needed, leading to excellent outcomes for clients.’

‘Strong partner involvement and oversight. An experienced team of professionals with an excellent technical knowledge mixed with a good practical approach.’

‘Noel Ferry – pragmatic and balanced approach that is effective in finding a negotiated settlement.’

‘Noel Ferry is an extremely experienced solicitor who has a real breadth of knowledge across the whole spectrum of family law. As a solicitor advocate he regularly appears in the Court of Session, and his understanding of how a case should be presented makes him an excellent preparer of cases for counsel. I have found him to be thorough and very diligent on his clients’ behalf.’

‘Cassandra Auld is an expert in her field, and can apply that extensive legal knowledge to very bespoke client commercial property needs and briefs, leading her team to deliver above and beyond client expectations.’

‘Weightmans are extremely professional, helpful and supportive.’

‘The solicitors have taken the time to understand the industry that we work in, the culture, the unions and the employees. Very knowledgeable in giving advice and understand the details of cases very quickly.’

‘Being able to adapt professionally in terms of expertise and practice. Giving advice in layman’s language which is quick, concise and clear and very personable.’

‘Nick Newman is outstanding – professional, knowledgeable and a real appreciation of our organisation and the values we hold.’

‘Weightmans LLP are an excellent firm. Antony Ball is an experienced solicitor and mediator and is able to deal with more complex, high-net-worth mediation cases due to his skill set.’

‘Antony Ball is an experienced solicitor and mediator with a conciliatory approach. Antony is an excellent addition to Weightmans.’

‘Antony Ball is a great family lawyer. He is hard-working, diligent and has a lot of patience with clients, he is always friendly and polite and he will always go the extra mile. In addition, he is a skilled mediator and a true advocate of conciliation and early resolution.’

‘Antony Ball is a great mediator and collaborator. Always calm, constructive and solution-focused. I refer clients to Antony. It’s always a pleasure working with him, as when he is on the other side you can be assured that he will make sensible progress in a timely and respectful manner.’

‘The team works well together, they are clear with their messages and intentions.’

‘Antony Ball is caring and operates with integrity. He is wonderful to work with because he is professional but also laid-back and friendly, nothing is too much trouble and his clients all love him.’

‘Ben Mackenzie and his team are very knowledgeable on dealing with pub matters, both within general litigation and the “pub code”. They work as a team with the client at the very start, right up to disposal. Commercial reality is always a component to the advice given. Highly successful in assisting landlords in effective management of their estates.’

‘Ben Mackenzie is hands on and always makes himself available.’

‘In-depth experience in pub-co property work.’

‘Ben Mackenzie is a long-established expert in his field. He is great to work with and is always happy to think about things from a new angle and listen to the views of others.’

‘They are extremely responsive and genuinely appear to have resource dedicated to my team. Always available and apply themselves at an appropriate level. Commercially very aware, with a deep knowledge of the industry and my business’ place in it.’

‘Ben Mackenzie is very impressive, he understands my requirements and tailors his advice accordingly. He spends an appropriate amount of time and resource on individual matters and provides useful insight and understanding from a fresh perspective.’

‘The Weightmans property litigation have constantly proved themselves to be extremely important advisers to our business. Providing excellent practical advice, dealing with cases in timely manner and fully understanding of our business. In particular they realise our time pressures and provide support in a way that meets our needs. Great support delivered from all their team.’

‘Ben Mackenzie delivers excellent advice, his depth of knowledge is impressive in our specialist field and he gives our business great confidence.’

‘The insurance/reinsurance team brings a very bespoke service for insurance/reinsurance disputes that keeps cost down and tends to bring a positive resolution.’

‘They are responsive and think through the steps they take in dealing with a claim, but without spending excessive amounts of time (and money) doing so.’

‘Ling Ong is my go to reinsurance dispute legal advisor. She has a way of always making herself available and providing key opinions in a short timeframe to enable good decision making. Her opinions are also well though out and she brings both an intellectual and commercial approach to her opinions.’

‘Alex Marler is a highly professional and personable practitioner which is underpinned by his outstanding technological knowledge. His ability to communicate and convey complex matters in a structured and well rounded manner is first-class.’

‘Always picks up the phone or replies very promptly. Fantastic level of service.’

‘Knowledgeable, commercial and speedy.’

‘Simon Hartley – very good property litigation and dilapidations knowledgeable. Very commercial.’

‘The team I dealt with were very coordinated, always answering doubts as quick as possible and explaining issues.’

‘Simon Hartley is very knowledgeable and also a pragmatic and commercial lawyer. He has an in depth interest in commercial dilapidations and is well known as a practitioner in that area.’

‘It is a truly partner-led relationship, and is like working with a niche firm but with the support of the UK national team. The team at Weightmans have always been able to resolve our issues, and answer any questions we have across the spectrum of legal disciplines.’

‘Claire McCracken leads the team in Scotland and I have always found her a pleasure to work with. Claire understands the need for clear commercial advice, and has always served us well in getting to the crux of our issues, coming up with clever business solutions to get us to where we want to be. She offers pragmatic advice, and adapts well to fast moving situations. Claire is ably supported by a strong team.’

‘The entire team at Weightmans was superb throughout an extremely lengthy and complex process – a commercially-minded team, with good partner engagement and appropriate resourcing.’

‘James Denison was a pleasure to work with. I found him the consummate professional. Very thorough, especially with regards to his drafting of documents. He was also always available.’

‘Charles Boyne is just great – client focused and commercial in his approach.‘

‘Andrew Cromby is a really skilled commercial litigator. He has a particular specialism in professional services disputes, but his experience and skillset extends into general commercial litigation. He’s very bright, focuses on the commercial realities of a case, and works very hard and effectively in defending the interests of his clients.‘

‘Mark Surguy – great attention to detail.‘

‘We have received a first-class service from Andrew Cromby and principal associate Conrad McDonald, who have worked tirelessly in support of an ongoing issue.‘

‘Conrad McDonald – experience and ability beyond his years.’

‘Associate Kiri Hutton is an excellent recent addition to the team.’

‘Martin Forshaw is a first-rate partner with deep experience of police law, who has an intensely practical and pragmatic outlook to cases and gives clear and concise instructions to the counsel with whom he works.’

‘Bright, committed and personable.’

‘I know the team very well indeed. They are remarkable, not only in terms of levels of expertise, industry, application and organisation, but also in terms of team spirit and morale.’

‘Excellent team with good skills and knowledge.’

‘They go the extra mile and then some. An exceptional work ethic and outstanding legal knowledge.’

‘Martin English – what a great lawyer. A bright and knowledgable individual whose commitment to his clients is unparalleled.’

‘A pool of talented lawyers and advocates on whom I can always rely for quality legal support and advice. They are down to earth, approachable and work collaboratively and in partnership with their clients. To me the team stands apart from other teams in the same market space and they are always my first choice.’

‘Martin English is a leading layer in the field of public inquires and inquest work. He is recommended for his calm, clear, insightful advice in complicated and technical inquests and inquiries. He is great to work with and is very client focused providing in depth support and knowledge.’

‘The Yorkshire and Humber team have the combined benefit of being part of a national firm, but with local knowledge. They have a very loyal following.’

‘Helen Brown is a really effective and tough negotiator.’

‘A large firm of defendant PI/insurance lawyers, its department in Leeds has a number of high quality players.’

‘Blaise Smith brings an interesting and unique intellectual slant to large claims, finding angles to exploit that others would miss.’

‘Lindsay Staddon brings a thorough and balanced approach to the careful organisation of her work.’

‘Fiona O’Sullivan is an experienced and personable solicitor; she is collaborative and pragmatic. Tania Derrett-Smith is a friendly and practical lawyer who wants to reach a good outcome for her client but doesn’t unnecessarily inflame things‘.

‘A diverse and strong team, up to speed with the latest developments and excellent client service. Tania goes the extra mile for her clients and always makes herself available. Her cases are impeccably and thoroughly prepared and she gives robust yet clear advice giving her clients realistic expectations‘.

‘My experience is that it is a very client focused firm. I have worked with Tania Derrett-Smith on a number of cases. I have found her to offer clients high quality practical advice. She is thorough and conscientious in her preparation of cases and ensures all appropriate avenues are properly explored. I have found her to be very professional and easy to work’.

‘The team in Weightmans family department is highly proficient and well regarded. The lawyers provide advice at early stages about how to move swiftly and cost efficiently through the financial remedies process.; always with an eye on costs and proportionality without scrimping on high quality advice and representation. Tania Derrrett-Smith is a highly skilled and experienced practitioner, with high standards of client care; an absolute pleasure to work with’.

‘Fiona was excellent, and ensured that I understood what my options were‘.

‘Exceptional is the first word to mind that I would describe Weightmans team.  Fiona O’Sullivan –  I was met with friendliness , professionalism and a great knowledge of the law.’

‘Fiona O’Sullivan is an exceptional solicitor and her team helped me through an extremely difficult time in my life. From the first meeting with Fiona I felt a comfort that the next few months or should I say years I was in good hands. Fiona always showed me empathy when needed and professionalism at all times.  I felt Fiona gave me 100% of her exceptional professional knowledge and time and this made me feel confident that I had made the right choice in choosing Weightmans’.

‘The lawyers give clear and professional advice as well as good quality representation. Fiona O’Sullivan is very wise and clever. Her client care skills are great. She adopts a measured approach to cases and nothing is too complex for her’.

‘Responsive and easy to work with, excellent breadth of experience across the sector.’

‘Lee Gordon is approachable and has the ability to present advice on complex issues in a practical and accessible way.’

‘The real estate team has a high level of expertise. They are able to deal with technical queries quickly and simply. Their straightforward advice can prevent matters from escalating unnecessarily and they are all easy to deal with, personable, sensible and responsive.’

‘Matthew Morton is just the perfect solicitor for this type of work. He is firm, but not overbearing and, at the same time, gentle and empathetic. Clients are often extremely emotional when they are dealing with complicated matters arising after the death of a family member. Matthew is brilliant at steering them through the choppy waters of a contentious probate claim.’

‘Matthew Morton is a highly knowledgeable and skilled lawyer.’

‘Weightmans are a well-priced firm who know exactly what they are doing and give excellent value for money.’

‘Weightmans LLP are an excellent firm. Antony Ball is an experienced solicitor and mediator and is able to deal with more complex, high-net-worth mediation cases due to his skill set.’

‘Antony Ball is an experienced solicitor and mediator with a conciliatory approach. Antony is an excellent addition to Weightmans.’

‘Antony Ball is a great family lawyer. He is hard-working, diligent and has a lot of patience with clients, he is always friendly and polite and he will always go the extra mile. In addition, he is a skilled mediator and a true advocate of conciliation and early resolution.’

‘Antony Ball is a great mediator and collaborator. Always calm, constructive and solution-focused. I refer clients to Antony. It’s always a pleasure working with him, as when he is on the other side you can be assured that he will make sensible progress in a timely and respectful manner.’

‘The team works well together, they are clear with their messages and intentions.’

‘Antony Ball is caring and operates with integrity. He is wonderful to work with because he is professional but also laid-back and friendly, nothing is too much trouble and his clients all love him.’