Weightmans LLP fields a ‘really helpful, pragmatic and commercial’ team, recognised for its expertise across private equity, M&A, data protection, and IT matters. The practice is regularly instructed by a wide range of blue-chip clients. Seray Kitchingman and Tom Trowhill jointly lead the team, offering expertise across a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial work. Gary Jones is also a key figure with experience spanning shareholder agreements, mergers and acquisitions, MBOs, joint ventures, private equity, fundraising, and AIM flotations. Managing partner John Schorah and private equity specialist Michael Murphy are also recommended.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'Friendly, helpful and commercial, quick to turn documents around.'
- 'Michael Murphy - very helpful, commercial and pragmatic. Very experienced. Eleanor Baird - very helpful, commercial and pragmatic.'
- 'The team provides great technical ability whilst importantly seeing things from a very practical and commercial viewpoint, seeking solutions rather than just highlighting risks.'
- 'Michael Murphy provides excellent pragmatic commercial advice whilst also being extremely good technically. This ethos flows through to Francesca Hillyard, who provides strength through the deal making team.'
Key clients
- S. Norton & Co. Limited
- TuffX Processed Glass Limited
- George Roberts (North West) Limited
- Apadmi Group Limited
- HiSpec Electrical Products Limited
- River Capital
- Foresight Group LLP
- Avanite
- LDC
- Meade King Robinson
- Sonoco
- Goonhilly Earth Station Limited
Work highlights
Advised the shareholders of Cybertill Group Limited in their sale to Valsoft UK Holdings Limited
Advised the shareholders of Springvale EPS Limited in their sale to Engineered Foam Products Limited.
Advised the shareholders and management team of Cytix Limited in respect of their receipt of investment from Praetura and Auriga Capital.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Seray Kitchingman; Tom Trowhill
Other key lawyers
Michael Murphy; Francesca Hillyard; John Schorah