Offering ‘first-rate legal advice’, Weightmans LLP acts for a broad mix of clients, including large corporates, local authorities, educational institutions, owner-managed businesses and SMEs. The team is well-placed to assist clients on commercial contract disputes and trade mark infringement matters. Practice head Sarah Conroy focuses on high-profile and complex shareholder claims, as well as advising on related corporate governance and constitutional matters. Andrew Roberts is noted for his considerable experience advising on both domestic and international disputes.
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‘Clear, informative and cooperative. The team goes further to understand about the client and its needs.’
‘A great clarity and level of engagement, the team has shown ability to work across cultural mindsets and cooperating with external law firms.’
‘After instruction, the team quickly understood the intricacies of the legal matter as well as the workings of their client. The team have always been professional, diligent and efficient and a pleasure to work alongside.'
‘I have always had positive interactions with Andrew Roberts. Andrew is knowledgeable, approachable and is always willing to make himself available when needed.'
'Alex Parkington is thorough and detailed in his approach.'
‘Weightmans' commercial litigation team in Liverpool offer an excellent service to their clients. The team has great strength-in-depth and offers first-rate legal advice capable of dealing with the most demanding and difficult cases.’
'Sarah Conroy is a superb lawyer with an empathetic approach to her clients and a steely determination when facing down the other side.’
Key clients
- Landmarc Support Services Limited
- Anglesey County Council
- APCER Life Sciences Limited
- Gentoo Group Limited
- Sovini Construction Limited
- Tomorrow’s Guides Limited
- Empower Housing Association Limited
- Bertazzoni S.p.A
- Durham County Council
- Birmingham City Council
Work highlights
- Acting for Anglesey County Council in its successful claim at trial for compensation under Section 59 of the Highways Act 1980 against a haulage contractor.
- Acting for Landmarc Support Services Limited, on its successful application for security for costs against the claimant in Commercial Court proceedings.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Sarah Conroy
Other key lawyers
Andrew Roberts; Alex Parkington