Jill Dalkin > Weightmans > Newcastle upon Tyne, England > Lawyer Profile

Working in close collaboration with the firm’s other offices across the region, the ‘technically excellent‘ commercial litigation offering at Weightmans stands out for vast experience in professional negligence claims, shareholder disputes, and claims relating to the breaching of restrictive covenants and statutory duties. Key contacts in Newcastle include Christopher Graham, who is well regarded for expertise in serious fraud investigations, injunctive relief matters, and director’s duties litigation; Jill Dalkin acts for high-net-worth individuals and publicly listed companies on a broad range of commercial disputes, while ‘star performer‘ Mark Reeves assists on franchise disputes, professional negligence claims, and cases relating to the misuse of confidential information.

With a strong foothold in the energy and utilities sectors, the property litigation team at Weightmans stands out for its strength advising on the full range of contentious property matters, including enforcements of covenants, possession claims, wayleave issues, and the infringement of property rights. Christopher Graham leads the practice and is a key contact for energy sector clients, with notable expertise advising on disputes related to injunctive relief. The core team also includes Jill Dalkin, who handles business tenancy renewals and service charge disputes, and Mark Reeves, who acts for landlords and tenants on dilapidation claims and breaches of lease covenants.