Primarily focusing on housing disputes, ranging from breach of tenancy terms and anti-social behaviour injunctions, Weightmans LLP provides a ‘very proactive and effective’ service to social housing providers. Based out of Liverpool, Sian Evans spearheads the outfit, while Birmingham-based Andrew Brammer is a specialist regulatory lawyer. Joining him in Birmingham, Matthew Lake is an expert property litigator, and Jill Weston is knowledgeable in the healthcare sector.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Sound and sensible legal advice given in a format that is easily understandable. AI tools used for future predictions.’

  • ‘Matthew Lake is always available to give advice at short notice and provides training and coaching for the team.’

  • ‘We receive a very proactive and effective service from Weightmans. Over the last year, we have successfully defended a number of disrepairs claims with their assistance and benefitted from their advice on liability and costs.’

  • ‘We have a very strong relationship with the team at Weightmans and predominantly deal with the same few team members - this allows for consistency and ongoing learning.’

  • ‘The team continues to provide excellent service to us across a range of property areas. They are a safe pair of hands and have recently been reappointed to our external solicitor panel/framework.’

  • ‘Sian Evans - is very responsive and her client care skills are excellent. A trusted advisor to our business.’

Key clients

  • Midland Heart
  • Riverside
  • Clarion Housing Group
  • Sanctuary Housing
  • Regenda
  • Sovini
  • The Guinness Partnership
  • Midland Heart

Practice head

Sian Evans

Other key lawyers

Andrew Brammer; Matthew Lake; Jill Weston; James Muller; Rhiannon Moody; William Hallett