Alex Leslie > Weightmans > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Weightmans, recommended for its ‘sharp, commercially astute and charismatic practitioners‘, handles employment litigation regarding matters such as discrimination and worker status, including at Court of Appeal level. The firm is particularly noted for its healthcare sector expertise. Sejal Raja, a discrimination and whistleblowing claims specialist, heads up the team. She is supported by the experienced Michael Ryley and Alex Leslie.

Recently merged with RadcliffesLeBrasseur LLP, Weightmans LLP is ‘without a doubt the leader in this field‘. The practice is highly experienced in representing healthcare professionals, and has enviable expertise in solicitor and legal services-related regulation. The team additionally acts in matters concerning architects and accountants. Richard Jolly is national health sector lead, while William Childs, Sam Flew, Anne Green and Simon Gomersall are also health sector specialists. Likewise highly rated, Susanna Heley ‘represents clients before the Solicitors Tribunal methodologically and effectively‘; Ian Sadler acts for medical defence organisations and healthcare professionals; Nigel West‘s ‘success rate is excellent‘; Alistair Hewitt is experienced in a range of disciplinary investigations; and Michaela Nicholas defends doctors, dentists, nurses and podiatrists before their regulatory bodies. Healthcare expert Stewart Duffy is an active legal director, while Alex Leslie and Richard Privett are experienced consultants. The ‘very competent‘ Tom Thurlow is a partner since May 2023.