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‘The practice provides a very sincere and clear approach throughout. Always to be recommended to others. Exceptional lawyers at all levels.’

‘A Rolls-Royce firm that has strength in depth. It has the ability to represent practitioners with professionalism and knowledge – they have a very good reputation in this area of law.’

‘Nigel West is an expert in the area of regulatory work, especially dealing with solicitors. He has written books on the SDT and Solicitors Act. He is very approachable and thorough in taking instructions. Clients will always continue to recommend him. Prepares cases to the highest standards.’

‘Susanna Heley is an excellent advocate, who is very persuasive in her arguments. Has a wealth of case law, and is clear with her points. To be recommended as an advocate before the SDT Tribunal any day. ’

‘Ian Sadler is an excellent tactician and lawyer.’

‘Sam Flew is excellent and can see the global picture of a case, and William Childs has a self-deprecating manner that belies his great abilities, particularly with clients.’

‘Simon Gomersall is an excellent and effortless lawyer who always prepares his cases impeccably, and Stewart Duffy has exceptional legal and medical knowledge that always bring an extra advantage to his clients.’

‘Tom Thurlow has outstanding knowledge of the sectors in which he practises, and that cut across several legal disciplines (crime, regulatory and public law).’

‘Weightmans offers an established and market-leading national public sector team with real strength in depth. It acts for more than 250 local authorities as well as emergency services and all public sector insurers. It has an acute understanding of the full breadth of their client’s legal needs.’

‘They are reputationally astute and are always mindful of the need to protect the public purse. Weightmans continues to be a leading light in the development of public sector jurisprudence.’

‘Weightmans are an all-round great firm, they are very friendly, professional, and have a wealth of knowledge. We use them for a variety of casualty claims and always receive exceptional service.’

‘They have a wealth of knowledge of the legal system as well as our own business history which can be considerably complicated. We have an excellent working relationship and communicate regularly to ensure all strategies are understood and agreed.’

‘Weightmans constantly have their finger on the pulse around any commercial developments and recent matters which may impact their advice. Knowing the market and any issues which may crop up (including best ways to deal with them) puts Weightmans ahead of the pack.’

‘Weightmans deliver to budget and quote accurately all matters on which we have requested advice. Weightmans’ pricing is very competitive and great value for money particularly given the complexity and time taken on advising and assisting clients on difficult matters.’

‘Weightmans’ service levels and responsiveness has been excellent.’

‘Weightmans have been excellent when faced with complex and sophisticated matters, which under Procurement law happens frequently.’

‘Rike Ridings is an excellent solicitor – considerable knowledge of local government, patient and quality advice always given.’

‘Vincent King is an excellent lawyer with vast knowledge across multiple practices. Expertly advising in respect of procurement and contracts.’

‘The team work very well together to give an overall result. They know their strengths and play to them very well.’

‘Frank Jones is a top-quality associate. He knows exactly what is needed to get matters moving and always comes to a commercial outcome.’

‘Excellent service, professionalism and results.’

‘Great strength in depth, timely and knowledgeable responses. Offer solutions and alternative options.’

‘All those at Weightmans we deal with are approachable and readily available. Benjamin Davies offers comprehensive and insightful responses, all cases are tracked and followed up. Regularly updates us on outstanding cases.’

‘Able to quickly respond to needs. Deliver required staffing quickly.’

‘Mark Poulston is very responsive and practical in his advice. He is able to understand the situation quickly and provide timely and relevant recommendations.’

‘I was provided with assistance on a complex pensions matter which was dealt with efficiently by knowledgeable people who helped me to understand the matter too.’

‘Pensions are a daunting subject and difficult to understand, and I really appreciate the time and patience they took to explain in detail the legalities and how to best navigate them.’

‘Philip Woolham has been a great help to me. He has been available when needed and worked to timescales required.’

‘Excellent commitment and skills. Great to work with and always available when needed.’

‘Vicky Morris is excellent; incredibly well committed. Gives everything to the job and provides a stellar service.’

‘Senior partners are excellent. Top quality representation in complex cases.’

‘Very friendly and approachable. Open to challenge and willing to change direction. Flexible and versatile.’

‘Chris Dexter – Chris is approachable and friendly, and immediately puts clients at ease. He is all over the issues and will tear though the noise to really get to the root of the issues quickly. He really cares about his cases and puts in the time to get a fair and pragmatic solution.’

‘Richard Jolly is a star individual. He is a real pleasure to work for and with. One of Richard’s best qualities is that he is incredibly calm under pressure.’

‘Chloe Parker is a really excellent solicitor as well as a pleasure to work with. She is always on top of her cases and understands and appreciates the finer and more nuanced points of clinical negligence litigation. She now handles very high value and complex litigation and takes it in her stride. She is one to watch in the future.’

‘Ian Critchley is a very experienced litigator. I have been impressed by his strategic and tactical skills and overall command of his cases. He achieves excellent results for his clients through his clear sighted identification of the key issues and his success in patiently, but firmly negotiating a good outcome.’

‘Excellent team who represent the interest of their commercial insurance clients and lay clients to a very high level indeed.’

‘Rebecca Blythe is a star player. She is approachable, hard working, has an eye for detail and is acutely aware of the commercial implications of any litigation decision. A great solicitor!’

‘Rebecca Blythe has a pragmatic and sensible approach to litigation. Favoured by insurers at the top of their game.’

‘Weightmans’ team is top-notch, right down to the most junior members. I always have full confidence that the cases are prepared to a high standard and their lawyers are over all relevant detail.’

‘Weightmans are prompt and efficient whilst also being extremely knowledgeable and supportive. Weightmans treat clients respectfully and explain claims procedures and prospects clearly.’

‘Peter Forshaw is the standout solicitor. Peter is always available to help and has a unique ability to explain and clarify complicated matters, and he has worked hard to win confidence of clients.’

‘There is a great depth of knowledge and ability. Attention to detail is very important and a close eye is kept by Weightmans on tactics and legal timescales.’

‘All staff are highly competent and personable. I can trust them to get on with the management of a claim without worrying.’

‘Weightmans’ team are one of the very best firms dealing with construction professional claims in the UK. They are incredibly focused, commercially minded and tough but realistic in their approach.’

‘Mike Grant and Pamela Freeland are the cream of the crop for defending construction professionals. Both are great team players with excellent grasp of detail as well as the overarching strategy.’

‘I have found that the team’s strength lies in its diverse and talented pool of lawyers. The firm’s lawyers bring a wealth of knowledge and experience and offer clear, well strategised, and legal jargon free advice.’

‘Pamela Freeland is a very approachable and formidable partner. She has a deep understanding of the law and a photographic memory of case detail — a very competent solicitor and a star.’

‘Mickaela Fox – She is the best professional negligence lawyer I have ever worked with. She is tenacious, supportive and gets great results. Once you know she is on board, you feel like a weight has been lifted. She also rolls her sleeves up and gets stuck into everything.’

‘Fast, efficient service. Extremely high level knowledge and support to clients. Always want them on your side.’

‘Mickaela Fox is amazing. Her advice is clear, sound and accurate. I would not want her to be on the other side of a claim – she is tough and straight to the point. An absolute star in both solicitors professional negligence and regulatory work.’

‘A very strong and experienced team who match their efficiency in their specialist area in supporting a client through what would otherwise be a very stressful process.’

‘Weightmans is a highly respected legal team in Liverpool and has a stellar reputation in family law. It is a close-knit team who attract high-profile work and are always impeccably prepared.’

‘The team at Weightmans is well known and respected in the family law market. They are professional and pleasant to deal with and are active within the local Manchester family law community. They approach complex family law matters in a straightforward manner that is focused on resolution for their clients.’

‘The team is made up of extremely capable individuals dealing with complex and high-net-worth work. They are all technically very sound and work in a collaborative way with other lawyers.’

‘Fiona Davidson is an excellent family lawyer. She has an excellent command of the law itself, but more importantly for divorce matters, is able to provide practical and pragmatic solutions whilst managing client emotions. She is supportive but firm in equal measures.’

‘Rachel Lim is extremely personable. Her ability to listen, understand, and empathise inspired me. Always professional. Great communication and always responded promptly. Rachel has a wealth of knowledge and has given me constructive legal advice that has steered me through a turbulent divorce. I hold Rachel in high regard.’

‘Emma Collins is very knowledgeable and very personable and puts you totally at ease when discussing your problem. She thinks out of the box and comes up with the most practical solution.’

‘Fiona Turner is a highly respected partner. Her excellent reputation is wholly deserved. She is always on top of her cases. She combines pragmatism with a great kindness (an often underrated quality). Thoroughly recommended. An outstanding solicitor.’

‘Linzi Perriman is razor sharp; she knows the law and procedure and ensures it is followed in her cases. Linzi does not shy away from providing robust advice to clients and is a strong negotiator.’

‘Very easy to get along with, plain English and no jargon and sound trusted advice and guidance.’

‘The team are highly knowledgeable and have worked at pace on a complex project. Responses to questions have always been timely and provide the necessary detail to help inform decisions. The collaboration between the Weightmans team, client and third party has been exceptional, thinking outside the box and weighing up all possibilities to the challenges faced.’

‘Rose Moss has been my key contact at the firm, she has always been open and honest, approachable and friendly, providing invaluable advice throughout development and negotiation of bespoke contracts. Vincent King provided expert advice on bespoke contracts, helping us to make informed decisions and supporting negotiations. Both Vincent and Rose were always willing to accommodate our needs which made working with them much easier.’

‘I have worked with Weightmans LLP for a number of years and the team are fantastic at what they do. They are passionate about their area of law, personable but professional, and have great skill at every level. The team make our staff feel at ease and supported when involved in a legal process. They are always on hand to proactively assist with any legal matters. The service provided by the team has been exceptional.’

‘A wonderfully thoughtful team with broad experience and personal approach. Kind, responsive and always on hand to advise and sometimes simply to offer reassurance through, what for me, was a daunting and complex set of issues and context.’

‘Always have people with the necessary knowledge and expertise on hand to advise. Work to identify practical solutions to difficult legal issues. Go the extra mile for their clients.’

‘The team are fantastic, they provide support and their knowledge of our business enables them to give us the correct advice and steer.’

‘Tom Thurlow has great expertise in the construction industry and a calm approach to difficult issues.’

‘Tom Thurlow and team go above and beyond in their work dealing with us as a client, they have become our go-to advisers on anything we require solicitor guidance, and they also are always on hand when we need them.’

‘The practice, though large, is not impersonal. It successfully ensures a consistent relationship is maintained between the client and a dedicated member of the team.’

‘Professional negligence cases are highly emotive and can bring into question the very core identity and values of a client. An ability to empathise while also acting with a high level of expertise is highly advantageous in ensuring the experience is not more damaging than it needs be to the client on a personal as well as professional level.’

‘Tom Thurlow has an exceptional ability to marry great professional capability and skill with empathy.’

‘A very well-run team, who are always willing to listen and to take on board views expressed.’

‘Amy Nesbitt has developed an excellent working relationship with all claims handlers by listening to what is needed, and to delivering in line with expectations. Her breadth of knowledge in the Professional Indemnity area is remarkable, and she also has the personality to support the delivery of a quality product.’

‘Nathan Bilton listens to our requirements diligently and drafts exceptionally accurate agreements with often little or no amends being required. Nathan is extremely likeable and personable, which helped enormously whilst negotiating with the customers in-house legal team. The knowledge that Nathan possesses of our unique industry is second to none.’

‘James was both very calm and articulate. Throughout the 12-month investigation and further five years until the court hearing his advice was considered, to the point, easy to understand and to communicate to internal stakeholders.’ 

‘Weightmans Birmingham has a large and strong team in health and safety. They are strong in providing robust advice to clients and strive to secure the best possible outcome.’ 

‘Andrew Brammer is very strong. He has a wonderfully reassuring manner with clients. They have total trust in his abilities to fight their case. He has an exceptional knowledge of his field.’

‘Andrew Brammer – very experienced leader of the team. James Muller brings to play careful analysis and strategy with enthusiasm to look in detail at all aspects of a defence case.’

‘Tom Boulton and James Muller are excellent solicitors in this field. James’ background at the Bar and Tom’s background as a prosecutor for the HSE make them different in this field.’

‘Tom Boulton has always been very focused on helping his clients get the best advice they could so that they understand the challenges facing them and can act from a position of informed choice.’

‘The team is a sector leader. The level of client support they offer is unparalleled – coupled with a simple desire to achieve the best result conceivably possible. Andrew Brammer – his commitment and work ethic are phenomenal. He has brilliant judgement and super client skills. A real star. ’

‘Andrew Brammer has a very calm and approachable manner. He is always thoroughly prepared and on top of his work. Weightmans and Andrew are health and safety specialists and have extensive experience.’

‘Weightmans run their caseload extremely well and thoroughly. ’

‘I must give special mention to Melanie Isherwood, her commitment and tenacity has been extraordinary to behold. She has really gone beyond anything that could reasonably have been expected of her. ’

‘With an impressive coverage across the country Weightmans offers an outstanding level of legal support for its clients. ’

‘Within the West Midlands, Maryam Storr and Melanie Isherwood are the stand out lawyers. Both demonstrate a practical approach to resolving complex cases which is deservedly appreciated by their clients.’

‘Great team providing services to NHSR. Balraj Sihota. Adept at arriving at appropriate compromises for his client. Maryam Storr brings a focused approach to the most difficult of cases.’

‘The team are always extremely responsive and willing to go the extra mile. They offer sound and constructive advice to their client at all times.’

‘Jasmine Armstrong is a highly competent lawyer. Jasmine is friendly, approachable and down to earth which supports a very strong lawyer and client relationship.’

‘Maryam Storr is the best defendant clin neg solicitor in Birmingham.’

‘We have always had a good relationship with Weightmans and find their staff friendly and really knowledgeable.’

‘They keep us informed of the work that they are doing, they offer good-quality advice and guidance on the claims. We particularly value the work of Henry Bermingham over many years.’

‘Forward-thinking and proactive, tenacious and good problem solving, values client views. Especially good are Peppy Marshall and Shaheen Akhtar.’

‘I think the communication is superb from Weightmans, frequent updates, sincere advice even if it means that there would be less work for them, they will advise on the best option. We have regular contact and I feel in the know about what the direction of the claim is at all times.’

‘The people at Weightmans are extremely helpful. I can pick up the phone and speak to someone whenever needed. I am given contact of someone with the highest level of knowledge and feel like I am always in safe hands.’

‘The relationship between the [client] and the people of Weightmans gets stronger year on year and we always appreciate the help provided.’

‘A firm with national coverage with a very strong presence in London. Attention to detail combined with a calm manner when dealing with challenging matters is the hallmark of this firm.’

‘Isobel Michie is the standout partner. Immensely experienced and very easy to work with.’

‘The team at Weightmans are extremely experienced, have brilliant relationships with the Trusts and NHSR and are very efficient. Always a pleasure to be instructed by solicitors at the top of their game.’

‘Sonia Morgan and Rosalind Bird are standout individuals. Both are very thoughtful and analytical in terms of the law and medicine but combine that with an appreciation of the practicalities of clinical negligence litigation.’

‘Consistently works on high-value, complex cases.’

‘This is a great team undertaking high-quality defendant work. It is noteworthy that they have been engaged for the most challenging of claims against the NHS involving complex and technically difficult matters. They are hardworking, efficient and clear thinking.’

‘Rachel Kneale is a highly experienced practitioner in the field. She brings common sense, insight and poise to any case and is able to grasp quickly the essential and important features.’

‘A seriously professional team who delivered a highly focused product with excellent results for the client.’

‘They are very strong all round outfit with strength in depth across all areas. Very much a one stop shop for serious injury matters of all types.’

‘Catherine Kearney is excellent. She is pragmatic, has excellent judgment and first rate client skills.’

‘A well established Defendant PI firm which handles many catastrophic claims with a fairness and expedition.’

‘Shaun Lavery – Weightmans is a young hugely able and industrious defence lawyer. He works very hard for his professional and insurer clients and does so delivering realistic and sensible advice timeously. He is fair minded in his approach to defending claims and has a knowledge and capability of a seasoned lawyer well beyond his year. He is an undoubted rising star. He is hugely dedicated and intellectually impressive.’

‘Very helpful, proactive and knowledgeable.’

‘W are very approachable, knowledgeable and I feel one of the best defendant insurance firms in the market. They are willing to go the extra mile in terms of service and added value.’

‘I have worked with Weightmans for many years. They quickly familiarised themselves with our business and seamlessly adapted their services to suit our needs. On an individual or team level, we have enjoyed a friendly, efficient and competitive service based on a considerable breadth of knowledge and experience. Clients requiring front-line legal claims services and complementary management support will find that Weightmans will enhance their business.’

‘Without exception Weightmans’ lawyers are friendly and professional – a subtle balance of expert clout and bon ami.’

‘Top of their game; a go-to firm for healthcare-related matters.’

‘A team with a national reach and an ability to support clients – particularly healthcare bodies – with the range of issues that crop up in CoP cases.’

‘Jill Weston is absolutely encyclopaedic! Hugely experienced and it shows – feels like there’s nothing about healthcare law which she doesn’t know. Which is an enormous strength when acting for public bodies under significant financial and legal pressure.’

‘Morris Hill is a delight. Fantastic public lawyer who can get up to speed incredibly quickly in even the most complex cases.’

‘The team is extremely knowledgeable and highly respected, and carry out work to a very high standard.’

‘Beverley Beale is a Panel Deputy on the list of court-approved professionals who can be appointed to act as someone’s deputy for the Property & Financial Affairs. Bev’s knowledge, experience and professionalism makes her a ‘go-to’ choice.’

‘Morris Hill is engaging, bright, and personable. He offers pragmatic advice without losing sight of his client’s best interests.’

‘Morris Hill is the lynchpin of the Court of Protection and Adult Social Care team. He oozes knowledge of community care law, set against a focus on the underlying public law context, and is an expert on defensible decision making.’

‘Jonathan Shankland – standout performer; diverse and interesting client base; excellent profile in the market; interesting speaker on the conference circuit. Inspires confidence beyond his years. Very down to earth and approachable too. Caroline Doyle – technically excellent.’

‘The Shankland & Malone team at Weightmans are a finely oiled machine. They simply work together efficiently and bring together best in class attorneys across the globe to address all complex matters I throw at them.’

‘Jonathan Shankland is probably the best in class private client attorney I’ve worked with in my career. The breadth and depth of his knowledge knows no bounds. He has managed to scale his practice without losing any of the personal touch that I require.’ 

‘Joshua Ryan is a dynamic future partner, one to watch and with a very rapidly growing reputation in the UK and internationally.’

‘Polly Wesson has been fantastic to deal with. She has a true understanding of our needs and comes up with a properly tailored service. Her work makes her stand out from other lawyers that I have dealt with in other firms – she is outstanding.’

‘I have been incredibly impressed by Joshua Ryan and Patrick Malone who offer a personalised service with professionalism and attention to detail of the highest level. Nothing is ever too much bother.’

‘Naomi Woods has been excellent and very helpful – she always has time to speak to me and is very professional yet personal at the same time.’

‘Jonathan Shankland – technically excellent individually, a real go to source of knowledge and my first port of call when working with UHNWIs. Also, Jon has built an excellent team culture which clients can pick up on and love when dealing with Weightmans.’

‘The team is refreshingly dynamic and suitably broad in experience, especially in respect of statutory responsibilities and complex compensation problem-solving.’

‘The firm possesses genuine, extensive practical experience in the water industry.’

‘Clive Mottram is ex-general counsel at Severn Trent and brings a wealth of industry experience and knowledge. Nick Barker is an environmental lawyer with genuine depth in the water sector. Both Clive and Nick have proved responsive and reliable throughout.’

‘Clive Mottram’s knowledge of Water Industry Act 1991 and regulatory framework surrounding the Act is comprehensive and he is able to provide proportionate and practical advice on a wide range of issues and activities.’

‘The team is knowledgeable and takes into account the specific needs of our Institution, able to make recommendations and describe risks in ways that colleagues and decision-makers are able to understand.’

‘I have valued the open and honest nature of Rose Moss and Vincent King, who have always been willing to offer alternative proposals and explain legal terms in plain English to support challenging negotiations.’

‘Simon Goacher is a very experienced and knowledgeable local government specialist’

‘Very knowledgeable on LGPS Regs, and thorough in advice provided and suggestions on how to manage challenges. Readily contactable giving reassurance that we can get advice when needed, even with limited notice.’

‘Simon Goacher, excellent and pragmatic at all times.’

‘Very knowledgeable in local government law.’

‘Unrivalled experience in cross-border personal injury work means that the team is superb in serving the litigation needs of insurers, both domestic and foreign.’

‘Stand-out individuals are Simon Ball, Belinda Normandale and Virginie Medard.’

‘A very strong team.’

‘Simon Ball has immense experience of cross-border personal injury claims, including those of the highest value. Belinda Normandale is an excellent cross-border lawyer.’

‘Great experience in the insurance area, they provide detailed information to international clients for all the specifics which should be taken into account about the legal system in UK. Standout individuals are Virginie Medard, Belinda Normandale and Caroline Davies.’

‘Simon Ball is a distinguished figure in European and cross-border insurance law, recognised for his exceptional expertise and track-record of success.’

‘Belinda Normandale has proven to be an indispensable partner, consistently demonstrating her deep understanding of European affairs; Belinda possesses an aura of European awareness that permeates her work, providing invaluable insights and strategies tailored to our clients’ needs.’

‘Belinda Normandale’s presence brings a sense of security and confidence. Knowing that she is on board, I feel completely safe and at ease, knowing that she will handle any challenges with poise and expertise. Her dedication to excellence and her impeccable work ethic make her an invaluable asset.’

‘What makes Haydn stand out from the rest are his response times, his availability, and his pragmatic commerciality.’

‘We feel that Haydn is part of our team – he is responsive to our timescales and extremely reliable – he has never let us down and this enables us to provide a seamless service to our own clients. Haydn is extremely transparent with regard to his charges and so there are no surprises either for us or our clients.’

‘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.’

‘I find their client care second-to-none. During our Employment Tribunal claim the department kept us informed of all the issues and stages as they arose.’

‘Very responsive team. Prompt advice. Able to navigate easily. Very supportive.’

‘Personalised service. Prompt response on complex issues.’

‘Saira Ali is an exceptional partner, she is exceptionally professional, extremely dedicated, provides fantastic support, and her advice and work is always of the highest quality.’

‘The employment team, headed by Ian Pace, is extremely well placed to deal with a wide range of demands. The advice that they give is always balanced and customer centric.’

‘Ian pace is an excellent asset to the company, he is a balanced and seasoned individual who deals with clients on a very personal basis.’

‘The employment team at Weightmans really do epitomise excellent customer service. The team are extremely responsive and provide sound advice and guidance that we can be confident in.’

‘Saira Ali is excellent. Very approachable and gives sound, practical advice with a good understanding of the NHS sector.’

‘The team are dedicated and thoughtful in their interactions – they have been sensitive to the nature of the trauma and distress. These have been matched with knowledge and expertise. which has meant that all who have had support have felt safe and confident in their discussions. They are market leaders in this area, with excellent experience and committed, clever lawyers.’

‘Weightmans has a deep understanding of their clients’ needs, including reputational issues and the need to protect the public purse. They cover the full range of health and safety and personal injury work. They represent clients in the full range of personal injury litigation, from slips and trips to injuries of the most catastrophic nature.’

‘Dewi Ap-Thomas is a great leader. They are very responsive and knowledgeable about the make up of their client’s businesses, have a really strong bench and the juniors are bright and smart.’

‘Rosanne McNeil is a standout rising star who has the ability to become a market leader and force to be reckoned with.’

‘Dewi Ap-Thomas is urbane, sophisticated and knows when to delegate to manage matters effectively. David Lewis is incredibly experienced, charismatic and leaves clients with a feeling of experienced the best. ’

‘The team is highly regarded, especially in the healthcare space. It has strength in depth and resources cases at the right level.’

‘The team at Weightmans have been flawless from the very beginning. The advice, support and assurance received from the whole team has been impeccable, with seamless communication with me and within their internal team. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to all.’

‘Dewi Ap-Thomas has been exceptional, providing excellent guidance and support throughout, going well above and beyond the input and effort expected. He is very caring, dependable, focused and razor sharp. Rosanne McNeil is hugely impressive and has a bright future ahead of her.’

‘A very good choice in its region.’

‘David McGuire is an intelligent and diligent solicitor who has good instincts and knows his stuff. He is good with clients and has good commercial awareness.’

‘A full-service law firm which can, for example, draw on the expertise of partners specialising in divorce and trusts.’

‘I have worked with David McGuire, acting for different parties, on various contentious probate matters. He has impressed me with his hard work and professionalism.’

‘A team of solid lawyers.’

‘David McGuire was a tremendous help and was on hand to speak to me when I found things confusing or frustrating.’

‘This practice is very personable, and the team that work there are very understanding and are subject matter experts with their remits. You feel safe and can easily trust them through their knowledge specifically around wills, estates and contentious matters.’

‘Very good reputation in the north.’

‘The private client team at Weightmans are unique due to their personable, efficient and reliable approach and service. I always portray the team positively to potential clients, indicating that they are consistently strong technically and provide fast turnaround times which is crucial in today’s market.’

‘Richard Bate is fantastic with clients and commercially aware, as well as being an excellent practitioner.’

‘Richard Bate is knowledgeable, relatable and reliable.’

‘Lorraine Wilson’s communication was great. She always replied promptly and kept me fully up to date. I was guided through all I needed to do and always felt I could get in touch with any queries or concerns.’

‘Lorraine Wilson was excellent. She supported me through the process of settling my mum’s estate with great patience and understanding, keeping me informed along the way and happy to address any concerns I had.’

‘Knowledge, expertise and the team’s strength in depth. Exceptional speed of service.’

‘The probate practice is excellent. The responsiveness, understanding, practical approach, and collaborative approach are a reflection of this excellence.’

‘Sally Cook has always been personable, understanding and professional in a world which is alien to me.’

‘I would highly recommend partner Simon Goacher. He knows and understands how local government works. He is very responsive, knowledgeable and experienced.’

‘Weightmans are a fantastic excellent team/practice who are always able accommodate your requirements/needs no matter what the issues or timescales may be. Their ability to be able to turn matters around quickly and efficiently whilst always ensuring the client’s position/interests is protected at all times is outstanding.’

‘What makes the individuals stand out for me is their ability to be able to translate/explain and communicate issues in a way that is easily understandable to the service area clients whilst at the same time being able to come to an appropriate resolution that protects the position of the authority. I truly value the commitment and relationship that we have with the organisation and the individuals that we have worked alongside so far.’

‘Very good for local authority governance.’

‘Simon Goacher – always approachable, responsive and pragmatic in his advice, and very knowledgeable.’

‘Weightmans are extremely professional. They are a go-to firm for housing if you want professionalism and good legal advice. They have been a consistent heavyweight in the social housing legal market and continue to be highly regarded. Sian Evans is highly regarded by clients and professionals alike. ’

‘Sian Evans is one of the most well-known and highly-regarded solicitors in the housing sector. Joshua Stolberg is a real standout in the sector as a result of his knowledge and understanding of the sector and his professionalism combined with his personable nature.’

‘Sian Evans is very responsive and responds with detailed and practical advice and forms longstanding, trusted relationships.’

‘Weightmans LLP stands out as a premier firm renowned for its exceptional strengths and capabilities in delivering unparalleled legal services. The team at Weightmans exhibits a rare combination of legal expertise, strategic acumen, and a commitment to client success, setting them apart in a competitive landscape.’

‘Clients are drawn to Weightmans not only for their comprehensive understanding of complex legal matters but also for their innovative problem-solving approach.’

‘Beth Williams brings a unique blend of insight, dedication, and professionalism that further elevates the firm’s reputation. Her contributions have consistently played a pivotal role in exceeding client expectations.’

‘Weightmans LLP stands as a beacon of excellence, surpassing industry standards and solidifying its position as a trusted legal partner for clients seeking unparalleled service’

‘Joshua Stolberg is a very effective solicitor. He is organised and he has a great eye for detail. Whilst fighting his client’s corner, he is pragmatic and sensible.’

‘Extremely personable and proactive approach. Showed an excellent understanding of knowledge form both a legal perspective but also a practical perspective in terms of the challenges a company may have in interpreting and implementing legally compliant processes’

‘We worked with Nathan Bilton on some data privacy law advice. I felt he went beyond what might be expected by showing flexibility in coming to our offices at a time which suited us. The workshop he ran was very well received by a group of our employees at management level – I wouldn’t hesitate in using or recommending Nathan again for similar work in the future.’

‘They listened to our objectives, talked us through their advice and then translated it into clear actions. They were refreshingly clear and didn’t over-complicate the process.’

‘Very helpful team with a commercial attitude which helps to get a deal done.’

‘I have worked with this team on multiple acquisitions, disposals, investment rounds, and ongoing corporate legal and HR requirements. They are a trusted business partner, highly regarded due to their knowledge, quality of work, attention to detail, and performance.’

‘They have a pragmatic approach to efficiently deal with any project, and the continuity of the team has been an important factor in the successes achieved of which they have played a major part. ’

‘The quality of work, responsiveness, availability and a pragmatic approach to dealing with all aspects of corporate and commercial law are the main reasons we have enjoyed years of success with this team. We regard them as our number one choice on all transactions.’

‘Duncan Reid is an exceptional transactional lawyer who I use for all M&A and private equity work. He is excellent in his approach to getting the right result.’

‘Kirsty Adamson is a very impressive lawyer who competently manages the whole end-to-end transactional process. Her work is exceptional, faultless, and above all she just gets the job done.’

‘Rosie Roof is a first-rate corporate associate who I always request to be part of the transactional team. Very responsive, and a super safe pair of hands throughout the whole transaction process. ’

‘The whole team was brilliant, putting together our injunction over the course of one afternoon.’

‘They are technically excellent and have a great customer service. ’

‘Christopher Graham is very prominent. He is very personable and knowledgeable. He is very savvy.’

‘Mark Reeves is thorough, determined, and excellent at client care, forging trusted relationships with his clients. A solicitor to have by your side in testing circumstances.’

‘Highly experienced and professional team capable of handling large scale and complex litigation. Experienced across a range of sectors and areas of law. ’

‘Jill Dalkin – experienced, clear and practical. Excellent attention to detail.’

‘The finest litigators in the North East.’

‘Mark Reeves is the star performer, a rising star who goes from strength to strength.’

‘Close partnering to understand the business and culture of the organisation. Develop relationships with the parties involved to gain insights and provide targeted responses to issues. Updates and webinars available to HR, bespoke briefing sessions at HR workshops on request.’

‘Accessibility to advice when needed, honest conversations and ability to discuss issues openly. Willingness to engage with all parties to provide clarity on issues and potential outcomes to ensure informed decision-making. One-stop access to various specialisms. I have worked with Chris Graham for many years and can rely on his guidance, support, and swift response, regardless of the issue.

‘Everyone I have dealt with within the firm is extremely knowledgeable and client-focused. They have the ability to make clients feel supported and as though they are their main priority through being contactable, accessibility of partners and the provision of information to ensure the client is kept up to date and fully informed.’

‘What makes individuals stand out is their knowledge, their ability to quickly grasp detail and their robust approach to dealing with matters. Christopher Graham is commercially minded, very pragmatic with a brilliant memory for detail and an impressive knowledge of the law.’

‘The Weightmans team are a real heavy-weight in the defendant clinical negligence market. All of the individuals there are impressive litigators. I am always amazed at how well they prepare cases. They really stand out for their quality of work.’

‘They are true experts in Defendant clinical negligence work with experience across the full spectrum of such cases.’

‘In my view there is a star individual in Newcastle in clinical negligence, namely Andreja Begus-Harrison. She is very experienced and has excellent judgment with perfectly measured confidence in how to conduct her cases. She is not just a star performer in Newcastle, but also in comparison to solicitors nationwide. Andreja is very well organised and communicates very effectively.’

‘Angela Kirtley is one of the best Defendant clinical negligence lawyers in the market. She combines a deep human understanding of the issues in her cases with a down to earth grasp of reality and commercial pragmatism.’

‘Weightmans are a formidable defendant firm, with heavy-hitting partners and associates.’

‘Weightmans are an excellent choice for Defendants in a crowded market place. They remain on top of new developments in order to ensure high quality service and great value for clients. They seem to have an uncanny ability to produce lawyers who are calm under pressure and skilled in making the complex look straightforward.’

‘Rupa Parekh is a very approachable and enthusiastic solicitor who has a bright future in the industry.’

‘Tanya Derrett-Smith is always calm under pressure and exceptional knowledge.’

‘Tania Derrett-Smith – highly experienced and robust when she needs to be – she understands the wider commercial imperatives for clients – she is efficient and responsive with an excellent knowledge of the law.’

‘Exceptional team who have reassured me, helped me understand legal proceedings with patience and care. Tania Derrett-Smith has been incredibly patient and professional and had gone above and beyond to assist me.’ 

‘I found Rupa Parekh to be extremely professional and progressed matters in a timely manner. Rupa adopted a very pragmatic approach which enabled us to progress matters swiftly.’

‘Tania Derrett-Smith is an excellent solicitor who is effective in fighting to get the most for clients whilst also offering sound and realistic advice. She is very well prepared.’

‘Tania Derrett-Smith – every case is prepared with impeccable detail, no stone unturned and a true professional when it comes to pensions and finding a golden nugget in a financial remedies case.’

‘The team is professional, sensible and reasonable. Tania Derrett-Smith has a brilliant legal mind, but is also very pragmatic and solution focused. She is a pleasure to deal with.’

‘Good quality work and some stand out lawyers.’

‘The Weightmans health practice have excellent sector knowledge and provide very good levels of service.’

‘Mike Clifford provides excellent service, is very responsive and has brilliant sector knowledge.’

‘Their knowledge and practical approach to commercial work is excellent. The relationships they build are strong ones and allow for a very flexible way of working on matters.’

‘The working relationship, The ease of availability and the speed of responding.’

‘The team have been very supportive of our clinicians.’

‘Weightmans have been extremely helpful to our oranisation as a whole.’

‘Jasmine Armstrong has been extremely supportive.’

‘The team we work with always keeps us fully informed on the progression of cases they are working on on our behalf. They are always available to us for any additional information required by ourselves and respond promptly.’

‘I have always found Weightmans to be very professional and provide regular updates on the cases they are progressing. The team are very approachable and able to provide expertise in their area of work and reply to your emails promptly. By using Weightmans, we have recovered a number of debts that otherwise may have had to be considered for write-off. ’

‘Good clear communications and instructions. The friendly and knowledgeable team are always a pleasure to work with.’

‘A superb and proactive team who endeavour to fulfil every client requirement within its instructions, and the whole team communicate externally and internally at a top level.’

‘All individuals know their jobs and roles excellently well and respond to queries and questions quickly and efficiently.’

‘They are open, honest and also down to earth whilst maintaining a very professional standard.’

‘I have found the team to be very personable, engaging and knowledgeable about their specific areas of expertise. There is good communication between me as a client as well as between each other within the team, from the most junior staff to partners, providing confidence for me in the team and service, in that there is consistency with advice across the team.’

‘The team are highly professional and discreet in the way they manage me as a client. Individuals are truly supportive of my difficult situation and I feel very supportive and confident that I am in safe hands.’

‘Weightmans have an excellent well regarded team in health and safety. They are hugely efficient in ensuring that evidence is gathered at an early stage and that the overall strategy in facing the client’s problems is well thought out and pragmatic. With this team, there is a real sense of mission to do well for the client.’

‘David Lewis demonstrates a willingness to go above and beyond in their endeavours to assist a client. David is hugely experienced and always gives solid, well thought out leadership in any legal team working for a client.’

‘I hold Anna Naylor in the highest regard. She is extremely hard-working and fully committed to her client’s cause. Her inquest practice is excellent. Anna is a pleasure to work with.’

‘The team are experts in their field. They are a reliable and reassuring presence in difficult situations, offering guidance and support. Their understanding of the inquest and regulatory process and ability to explain it is excellent.’

‘From the first meeting, the support provided to me and my colleagues by the team was second to none. The team ensured that alongside helping to develop incredibly robust evidence, our emotions were managed with such professionalism.’

‘The team’s attention to detail and forward-thinking, combined with their experience, instilled such trust and confidence in my team and me.’

‘Weightmans LLP provides a bespoke and personal service to defendant insurers in severe personal injury cases. It is obvious that the team are extremely able to deal with maximum severity cases and provide realistic and timely advice to their insurer clients.’

‘Charles Heppenstall is a stand-out individual. Now managing the Leeds office he is a superbly prepared practitioner, always on the ball and enjoys brilliantly relaxed relationships with the insurer. He commands respect and provides timely, accurate, and realistic advice on maximum severity claims. He has a deep knowledge of brain injury claims.’

‘The team are very flexible and free thinking in their approach. There is a vast level of experience amongst the team, and they are very commercially minded, and understanding of a client’s needs to settle claims as quickly and as economically as possible.’

‘I have worked extensively with Lindsay Staddon, and Lindsay is a great communicator and negotiator with loads of experience of high-value claims, which has been very helpful to draw on over the years. Lindsay always thinks commercially, and this thinking has led to a multitude of great settlements over the years.’

‘Weightmans have an established, market-leading national public sector team. Many of the claims involve personal injury, including catastrophic injuries. They have a deep understanding of the particular requirements of the public sector, including the funding constraints and reputational/public confidence issues. They have represented clients in some of the leading cases concerning public authority duties of care.’

‘The level of experience within the Weightmans team is fantastic. The people are able to engage with all stakeholders with a high level of professionalism and empathy; they gain a rapport quickly, ensuring that they can run cases collaboratively towards successful outcomes.’

‘Charles Heppenstall is a very experienced solicitor with a very keen eye for detail. He is excellent at establishing relationships due to his highly personable nature. He is very good at front-end investigations and is able to deal with tricky individuals. He is a great advocate and able to run technical cases towards successful conclusions for his clients. He is a brilliant individual to have on your team.’

‘The team provided a high quality attentive service.’

‘Andrew Cromby is sympathetic, pragmatic, and his service was so good I felt like I was his only client . That was coupled with providing excellent advice and always fighting in my corner.’

‘Andrew was excellent, providing clear advice with a view to achieving a pragmatic solution.’

‘Andrew was knowledgeable, approachable, understanding and very efficient providing replies to questions and updates promptly. He was also extremely empathetic at a time which was very difficult and I felt a huge weight was lifted from my shoulders.’

‘Weightmans have brought sharp focus to their partnership practice over the last few years.’

‘Led by the incredibly able and tenacious partnership litigator and London managing Partner, Andrew Cromby, the team has a very strong offering, joining non-contentious and contentious partnership law together with SRA/regulatory expertise through the very highly regarded Susanna Heley. I have enormous respect for the team and for Andrew Cromby and we often refer work to them when we are conflicted.’

‘Andrew Cromy is heading up and expanding a good team dealing with partnership work.’

‘Andrew Cromby is excellent at dispute resolution when it comes to professional services firms and other partnerships/LLPs. He’s intelligent, a good litigator if necessary but also seeks commercially sensible solutions to disputes.’

‘The team has some excellent practitioners and covers a wide geographical scope so are able to support clients across the Country.’

‘Crispin Kenyon has unsurpassed expertise and experience in this field and is the ultimate safe pair of hands.’

‘Dewi Ap-Thomas is an excellent practitioner and someone who is very easy to work with as co-defending representative. He has a well-deserved profile for his expertise in this area.’

‘In our experience it is really important that all sides work and collaborate together to achieve the desired outcomes. One of Weightmans’ strengths is their flexibility.’

‘Crispin Kenyon has years of experience in this field but his main skill is in really engaging with the client to agree a strategy. Any client will appreciate his calm appreciation of the situation. Crispin is absolutely thorough in his preparedness so we can plan for every eventuality.’

‘They have a very client-focused approach and have a group of strong subject matter experts.’

‘Crispin Kenyon has a long career in this area, and is wise and user friendly for those facing difficult prosecutions. Sophie Cassidy is super efficient and competent beyond her years.’

‘Crispin Kenyon is super; a wealth of experience and calm authority.’

‘Robert Emmett has an eye for detail and accountancy brain which provides a formidable combination on behalf of any client. Works extremely hard to bring about the best result, but is always willing to settle where practicable.’

‘Caroline Penfold is loved by clients, sensible, pragmatic, and tough when necessary. She has a wealth of experience with all types of cases, so is not fazed by the difficult ones.’

‘Highly specialised family law team with a breadth of experience.’

‘Carina Smith is an excellent and hardworking solicitor who always gets the detail and nuance of every case. Her correspondence is measured but firm and her professional colleagues are in awe of her. I would recommend her to any friends of mine getting divorced.’

‘Carina Smith is very client-focused and committed. She has a good-humoured lightness of touch that helps keep even heated cases on an even keel. Also good with detail and patient. Highly recommended.’

‘Caroline Penfold is a very sound and highly experienced partner. Excellent at managing her client’s expectations. Also robust when appropriate. A pleasure to work with.’

‘A large firm but with a London family team which very much retains its own identity. Highly competent personnel offering a boutique service from a large full service firm.’

‘Robert Emmett is extremely competent and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Reliable and knowledgeable team.’

‘Exceptional knowledge of the healthcare sector. The acquisition of RLB and recent team additions make Weightmans a powerful resource.’

‘Andrew Parsons and Julia Appleton are world-class advisers, tackling difficult legal concepts but also able to support junior team members through challenges when they arise.’

‘Andrew Parsons – gravitas, very commercial, Julia Appleton also excellent.’

‘Advice is clear, relevant and helpful. It also always comes with the opportunity to discuss further or ask any clarification questions from the individuals which is reassuring. the individuals are also friendly and approachable, which makes a huge difference. ’

‘Excellent team, extremely knowledgeable and responsive. Always feel fully supported and informed.’

‘Very knowledgeable in healthcare.’

‘Everyone on the Weightmans aviation team always goes above and beyond to ensure that both broker and insured are given the highest levels of service.’

‘Weightmans’ team has individuals that are personally experienced in aviation; this can be a make-or-break factor in the defence of some claims and something that cannot be necessarily found at competitors.’

‘We have always found the firm to be very efficient, professional and all the team have a vast amount of knowledge and expertise in aviation.’

‘Our dealings with Andrew Krausz have always been a pleasure. He is very good to work with and his knowledge is exceptional.’

‘The Weightmans aviation team has gone from strength to strength and has grown massively over the last few years.’

‘Andrew Krausz is tenacious and hardworking. He has sound judgement and is a robust negotiator. Lisa Williams is a rising star and is always prepared to work hard to get results for the clients.’

‘The firm is large enough to have the assets to handle complex matters, but the individual solicitors are not too busy to pay attention to individual matters.’

‘Andrew Krausz is able to see and present complex issues in a straightforward format. He also remains focused on the ultimate goal of settlement.’

‘Really helpful, pragmatic and commercial.’

‘Michael Murphy was great, knowledgeable, quick to turn information around, commercial, and helpful in approach – which was needed to get the deal done.’

‘Weightmans constantly have their finger on the pulse around any commercial developments and recent matters which may impact their advice. Knowing the market and any issues which may crop up (including best ways to deal with them) puts Weightmans ahead of the pack.’

‘Weightmans’ service levels and responsiveness has been excellent.’

‘Weightmans have been excellent when faced with complex and sophisticated matters. They have been helpful in ensuring that they understand everything before making a decision on how to proceed and they have always been quick to respond.’

‘Rike Ridings is an excellent solicitor: considerable knowledge of local government, patient and quality advice always given.’

‘Vincent King is an excellent lawyer with vast knowledge across multiple practices.’

‘Weightmans has a fantastic team who are always able accommodate your requirements no matter what the issues or timescales may be. Their ability to turn matters around quickly and efficiently whilst always ensuring the client’s position/interests is protected at all times is outstanding.’

‘They are a friendly and approachable practice which in our view makes them stand out.’

‘I personally found the team at Weightmans led by Damian Carter to be commercially and legally astute which is a fine and delicate balance. At all times, I was always kept adequately informed and involved.’

‘Damian Carter and Jessica Kraija – Both Damian and Jessica have been thoroughly professional, but yet approachable and always prepared to hear our side and even adjust their thinking or approach to suit.’

‘This team has a clear commercial focus, technical understanding, and fights for its clients.’

‘Josh Conroy is tactically astute and makes sure the client’s interests are well served.’

‘Matt Fox is reliable and makes sound decisions. A great team player.’

‘Richard Corran is a clear-sighted and well-regarded litigator. You can trust him with the hard cases. ’

‘An experienced litigation team with broad sector knowledge and great client skills.’

‘Damian Carter in Manchester is very approachable and a skilled litigator and negotiator. Adds value to any project he’s involved in.’

‘Weightmans’ team is noteworthy for its specialised expertise, their vast range of experience within sectors, their stellar track record and their client-centric approach.’

‘All have been wonderful to work in the team.’

‘Patricia Grinyer is a concrete example of someone that goes above and beyond for her clients, breaks down legal jargon into something that is understandable, is brilliant at supporting with stakeholder management, and ensures that she gives her full attention.’

‘I always feel like I am Patricia’s only client as she personalises the delivery of the service, communicates transparently and has a real dedication to understanding and meeting our needs.’

‘Responsive and well-informed with an ability to provide clear, concise advice on a range of issues.’

‘Rose Moss and Nathan East have provided excellent advice and guidance. Their ability to focus on the important issues and provide robust yet clear and understandable advice has been invaluable. ’

‘The team are highly knowledgeable and have worked at pace on a complex project. Responses to questions have always been timely and they provide the necessary detail to help inform decisions. The collaboration between the Weightmans team, client and third party has been exceptional, thinking outside the box and weighing up all possibilities to the challenges faced.’

‘Rose Moss has been my key contact at the firm, she has always been open and honest, approachable and friendly, providing invaluable advice throughout development and negotiation of contracts.’

‘Andrew Jones was very thorough and kept the client updated throughout the process. He explained the challenges in an easy and accessible way.’

‘The team is ethically-focused and close-knit. What makes them stand out is their ethos that they want to ensure their clients get the best results by doing the right thing. The team always goes the extra mile and provides the kind of supportive service not normally associated with bigger firms.’

‘Great regional presence and great clients.’

‘Simon Colvin provides a superb level of service. He is sharp and insightful and he quickly gets to the core of the issue and provides a comprehensive solution.’

The team performs diligently in dealing with new lease negotiations, lease renewals, deed of variations, licences to alter and deed of surrender.’

‘David Tabinor is personable when dealing with more complex matters and keeps the client informed as to the stages of the process. David is a problem solver and can keep transactions moving.’

‘Outstanding team quality with a good understanding of our companies needs & aspirations’

‘The team provide clear and concise advice.’

‘Natalie Keyes is able to clearly translate how a project has been priced by a contractor into the conditions of the Building Contract. ’

‘The team are really supportive. Their knowledge of the industry is fantastic and they offer good advise, describing different scenarios and potential outcomes. The billing is informative and will also provide full costs to date, which helps in ensuring spend/budgets are managed. Requests for information are dealt with swiftly and information received on return is informative.’

‘We have worked primarily with two specific advisors, Tom and Natalie. They are both very supportive. They have responded to our need to have in person meetings with the party that we are in dispute with, in order to gain resolution. In describing the options, they have been patient and also determined in ensuring our position is strong. They both are easy to comprehend and explain position eloquently avoiding jargon. ’

‘Caroline Gillespie provides fantastic and clear advice both verbally and in writing. She is easy to talk to which ensures that all the necessary information is shared.’

‘Noel Ferry has a great manner with clients, who appreciate his calm approach.’

‘Weightmans have expanded hugely their family law capacity which is testament to their aspirations within this space. They now have one of Glasgow’s most experienced teams in place following the move of partners from Clyde & co. Experience, reputation and depth all add to the overall approach.’

‘Noel Ferry and Caroline Gillespie have a fantastic support team sitting behind them. Knowledge and experience along with longevity within the Glasgow market make them an easy referral for clients.’

‘The family team are totally focused on assisting clients to identify their immediate needs as well as helping them to gain clarity around the future. They take a family focused view and work on the assumption that court action should be avoided if at all possible by working collaboratively with other solicitors.’

‘Caroline Gillespie is the prime example of the person you would want to have in your corner – and despite the fact that may sound combative she is anything but. Caroline is not afraid to point out the facts – even those which clients may not wish to hear – and to give the big picture of where plans and strategies may be less than successful. She provides clarity in every scenario and always has in mind that there are children at the centre of the process. Caroline is highly esteemed among other solicitors.’

‘Noel Ferry is diligent, thoughtful and dedicated. He has experience of both appearing himself and presenting cases in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session. He has the ability to spot potential difficulties in the preparation of a case and to head them off.’

‘Highly effective equal pay team covering trade union issues and collective action.’

‘Mark Foster is very experienced on equal pay and industrial action. Jawaid Rehman is a leading litigator in the field of equal pay. Vast experience in defending public sector equal pay claims.’

‘Jawaid Rehman knows everything there is to know about equal pay. He is all over the detail, very commercial and ruthless when it comes to his client.’

‘Kris Campbell: A unique mix of extremely personable with amazing people skills but with a commercial outlook.’

‘I’ve worked with Weightmans for many years now, and I have always found they provide an excellent service. Professional, commercial, responsive and friendly.’

‘The employment team is incredibly knowledgeable, providing expert guidance and advice on all issues. The team is responsive to immediate requests for assistance and is thorough in its preparation and advice. The customer service is excellent.’

‘Nick Newman is a fantastic lawyer and incredibly easy to work with. He instils confidence in dealing with any employment subject matter and translates complex legal arguments comfortably.’

‘The team are really supportive and helpful. They work closely together and will pick up each other’s cases where needed.’

‘All of the team are very approachable, down to earth and provide advice that is clear and understandable and considering of the business implications.’

‘Organised and person-centred approach. In my experience, this has been consistent with everyone I’ve met at Weightmans. The knowledge and expertise of the solicitors and how legislation is interpreted is always well explained both verbally and in written correspondence.’

‘I cannot stress enough how the culture at Weightmans appears consistent throughout every interaction, and this really stands out. In particular, people are so polite, approachable, easy to talk to, and always give the best advice, guidance and due care and attention. Advice is always thorough and clear yet detailed enough to understand what is being explained in full context, which is always appreciated.’

‘The team really collaborate, helping us work through the problem before looking at the solution. They always seem to be one step ahead of us in our sector, which is a delight. They bring insight proactively from legal or regulatory changes that we should be considering, specifically as a growing business.’

‘Weightmans family law departments, including Lucy Phipps, is very dynamic. Being part of a larger firm means that they are able to draw on the expertise of other departments in the firm, which can be extremely helpful. ’

‘Lucy Phipps is a very impressive, no nonsense practitioner who always goes the extra mile for her clients.’

‘Antony Ball is highly experienced, intellectually rigorous, meticulous in his preparation and very committed to securing the best outcomes for his clients, bringing considerable tenacity to bear where necessary. ’

‘Lucy Phipps is a well-grounded, practical solicitor who has a no-nonsense approach. She diffuses drama and delivers good outcomes for clients.’

‘Antony Ball is a model of professionalism: he is extremely knowledgeable, always thoroughly prepared, calm under pressure, and gives clients excellent advice that is both legally correct and practical.’

‘Antony Ball who is a Partner at the Leeds Office stands out both as a solicitor and advocate. Antony Ball offers the complete package as he covers all areas of Family Law and is also a qualified mediator.  Antony’s reputation speaks for itself he has a wealth of knowledge. I would not hesitate in recommending him to any potential new client in either a family law capacity or a mediation capacity.’

‘Lucy Phipps is an exceptional solicitor. She is extremely knowledgeable in her field, does her utmost to secure good outcomes for her clients and importantly manages client expectations. High quality case preparation and strong negotiation skills. Approachable.’

‘Weightmans have a great depth and breadth of specialist legal knowledge that they are able to deploy to the advantage of their clients. Being a multi-disciplinary team allows the solicitors to call upon each other’s expertise to advise and represent their clients. They offer robust sensible and realistic solutions for complex problems.’

‘Weightmans is a firm than understands the needs of my business and offers an almost bespoke service.’

‘The reason Ling Ong stands out is that she brings a huge level of intellectual understanding to industry issues.’

‘They have experience in the Asian markets with regards to insurance coverage and local laws.’

‘Ling Ong is a reliable partner; she provides very clear advice and is a team player.’

‘Ling Ong is highly experienced in insurance and reinsurance matters. She delivers her legal advice in clear, precise language which is easy to understand. She is professional, thorough in her research, organised, and ensures that she keeps to deadlines.’

‘Alain Orengo is a very good lawyer.’

‘They have a good team.’

‘The practice has the necessary expertise in dealing with matters effectively and efficiently.’

‘Quentin Fox and his team stand out for us as one of the leading experts in construction-related disputes.’

‘The practice has a very strong legal team dedicated to the construction sector and to the defence of those providing consultancy services to the industry.’

‘All the practitioners we worked with were attentive. Communication was excellent and timely. Explanations of some very technical trust law was excellent and clear.’

‘The team at Weightmans has some excellent litigators.’

‘I have worked with Nigel West over the last few years on a number of very complex and sensitive matters. He is a brilliant strategist and thinks creatively to win cases.’

‘Good knowledge of contentious trusts and probate, including 1975 Act disputes.’

‘Oliver Haddock had a good feel for the issues raised by the litigation. Previously I have worked with Nigel West on difficult contested 1975 Act claims. Nigel has a good understanding of this sort of work and provided clear and pragmatic advice to the clients.’

‘Extremely helpful all-round practice. I am dealing with Nigel West and find him to be very competent.’

‘I find working with Nigel West easy as he is always available and considerate. Competent and very professional with his advice.’

‘Jonathan Shankland’s judgement and ability to make connections with clients accounts for his huge following. He is not phased by clients, their idiosyncrasies, demands or their wealth. He goes above what is required to find solutions.’

‘Michael Balmer has been an exceptional partner to work with as a client, he has gone above and beyond in the cases he has worked on for us and the support and knowledge is outstanding.’

‘Mike Balmer is an exceptional solicitor – great knowledge of the law, good with clients, tactically very astute. Impressive individual in this field.’

‘Michael Balmer and James Farrell – both are very good with clients. Michael has been extremely efficient. James has provided valuable insight.’

‘The team at Weightmans are a quality outfit providing advice and assistance to a range of clients from individuals to large corporations, as well as many public bodies. They have a very good mix of people from a variety of backgrounds thereby providing a well rounded service to all those who instruct them.’

‘Michael Balmer is a fantastic criminal lawyer with particular expertise in fraud and cyber -related matters. He is approachable and diligent and as such quickly puts clients at ease.’

‘Weightmans are an exceptional firm. They have a bespoke team of people that deal with crime and heavyweight fraud work. Each member of the team has their own unique skillset and they combine and work well with clients to ensure that the best outcome is achieved for each client. There is always a forward-thinking approach to the case and a clear strategy set from the very beginning of the case.’

‘Michael Balmer and James Farrell both are exceptional lawyers. They are excellent for criminal work and, in particular, heavy weight fraud. Both combine an excellent knowledge of the law with robust, clear and uncomplicated tactical advice. They are extremely hard working and often work well as part of a team to achieve the best outcome for their clients.’

‘The Weightmans team are always promptly available when you need them and are very responsive. The team always demonstrate fantastic knowledge of the law, including being able to give the most up-to date advice on developing statutory issues or cases.’

‘Tom and Colette have always given great advice and been very personable in their approach. Following meetings and discussions with them, we have always felt we had a clear idea of the situation and appropriate strategy, despite the complexities of the case.’

‘The people are always honest but reassuring. They explain the facts in simple terms allowing collaborative decisions to be made along the way. The people we have dealt with, Tom Collins and Colette Morgan-Ford, have been great.’

‘The team has demonstrated good availability at all times through the construction process this is a key strength.’

‘Tom Collins has made himself available through a complex project regarding dealing with a latent defect on a construction project. This has been further complicated by the introduction of the new Building Safety Act. Tom has been diligent, detailed, robust and pragmatic throughout the process.’

‘The team are experts in their field. The advice they provide is essential for us to progress the claims we are working through.’

‘Tom has been incredibly supportive. The advice he gives is presented in a clear, concise and constructive way. Great in helping us to navigate some tricky negotiations. Very easy to gel with, fits into our team and works with us to come to great conclusions.’

‘Tom Collins is a really safe pair of hands. No bluster or nonsense, just realistic, helpful and to the point.’

‘The company has strength in depth and a capability to address and resolve issues across a multitude of interdisciplinary lines. Collaboration between teams is good, allowing joined up decision making when a number of different legal matters are involved.’

‘The team has proper specialist expertise.’

‘A commercial and dynamic approach.’

‘Peter Hall has provided expert advice and support -he’s provided practical advice in a manner which non-legal colleagues have been able to digest and understand. I would not hesitate to use his services again.’

‘After emailing several firms for an expression of interest to assist with regaining possession of land which was subject to historic agricultural tenancies, Weightmans were the first to respond and also provided the most detail as to how they could help.’

‘Peter Hall acted throughout the whole matter; he was always extremely courteous, professional and proactive. I felt completely confident with his expertise and knew the matter was in safe hands.’

‘Louise Miller is impeccably mannered, blisteringly efficient, expertly knowledgeable, utterly engaging, entirely trustworthy and disarmingly kind.’

‘Louise Miller helped us with probate. Louise was sensitive and informative. She guided me and my family through the potential minefield of all that is involved in managing an estate following death. Louise was professional and proactive and the whole process was as painless as it could be at a really difficult time in our lives.’

‘The service provided by Louise Miller was first class from start to finish, the various details and intricacies relating to our case was explained to us in a very thorough and friendly manner during which all our concerns and questions were addressed by Louise and her associate.’

‘The team spent time understanding our needs and addressing them in detail. They were very good at communicating and answered all our emails quickly and in detail. They gave us very good support and clear instructions in completing the power of attorney forms to get it right first time.’

‘I can’t speak highly enough of the legal service provided by Weightmans. Weightmans exceeded my (very high!) expectations. The team demystified the entire process.’

‘Louise Miller has to be one of the most professional, knowledgeable and kind solicitors I have ever worked with. From day one, we knew she had the client’s interests at heart and felt like she was one of the family. Louise spoke with them in a way that did not patronise them and took the time to understand their wishes and worries.’

‘Louise Miller is incredibly warm and approachable. She is always open to talking through an issue with a view to deciding on the best course of action for a client. I am confident she will help clients as best she can.’

‘Very good knowledge within the team and always willing to go the extra mile for their clients.’

‘Seonaid Busby has been very helpful. We receive prompt replies to all correspondence and clear, concise advice.’

‘The communication and collaboration they deliver is exemplary.’

‘Pamela Stevenson goes above and beyond to assist clients and her time management is key.’

‘They are a highly experienced team of lawyers.’

‘Pamela Stevenson stands out, a true expert and very easy to deal with. I couldn’t recommend her enough for the great level of service she provides.’

‘Delivers broad and first rate commercial disputes expertise. The team turns its hand easily to a variety of high-profile and high-value disputes. It has strength and depth and all of its lawyers are very competent, approachable and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Mark Surguy is the stand out partner in the commercial disputes team. A seasoned practitioner, he is the first port of call for so many businesses in a dispute. He has an unrivalled strength and depth of expertise and experience amongst his peers.’

‘Jon-Paul Casati is an experienced litigator with broad commercial experience, having practiced both banking litigation and general commercial litigation.’

‘The team at Weightmans build strong personal relationships with their clients. They are exceptionally good at translating complex legal matters into easily understandable terms, and working as a joined-up team.’ 

‘Sarah Louise Walker is able to put clients at ease by making complex legal matters simple for them to understand. This is underpinned by exceptional technical knowledge.’

‘Frances Brickwood has excellent attention to detail, and helps to keep all matters moving along at pace. She keeps all parties fully informed during the legal process.’

‘I’ve worked with Frances Brickwood for probably five years and find her level of technical knowledge and attention to detail, coupled with a warm personal approach to advice, is hard to come by elsewhere.’

‘The team really have a friendly, knowledgeable and approachable presence. They always strive for a first-class service to clients and their professionalism shines through, replying to queries in a quick and professional manner.’

‘The knowledge of Sarah Louise Walker in particular is second to none. She always goes above and beyond for clients, ensuring that their needs and requirements are always put first. She has a deep understanding of taxation and trusts, which is embedded by her knowledge.’

‘Anthony Rance is a very experienced litigator who approaches every case with a clear strategy and has excellent client management skills.’

‘Anthony Rance is very responsive. His background working in a City firm dealing with high-value complex litigation means he is technically very able and also highly commercial. He has particular experience of IT/ cyber disputes.’

‘An excellent team of communicators and litigators. Effectively use resources for the benefit of clients by working across different cities, utilising expertise for the advantage of clients.’

‘Sophie Hudson is an up-and-coming litigator who is worth watching. She is already displaying skills and insights that are exceptional for an associate.’

‘Prompt in replies and actions, tenacious, resourceful, confidential, and listen to your points raised. ’

‘The team has strength in depth, at partner level and below. We have been impressed by their capabilities and client focus.’

‘James Peel is highly responsive,  possesses outstanding judgement and is great to work with. He was professional and a thoughtful strategist throughout the litigation process. ’

‘I have always found the Weightmans team to be polite, professional and friendly, but most importantly they also have extensive knowledgeable of the law. Being a national firm, the collaboration between offices ensures that no matter what the issue is, there is always someone available with in-depth knowledge and experience of all aspects of the law, ready to assist and advise you. ’

‘In the sphere of my involvement/collaboration with the firm, relating to the Pubs Code, it is a true centre of excellence and eminently user friendly.’

‘Ben Mackenzie – highly experienced; commercial and proactive.’

‘Excellent property litigators with a genuine expertise in PubCo matters.’

‘Ben Mackenzie – an absolute and utter joy to work with. Manages to take the clients and the work very seriously but never himself.’

‘I mainly deal with Ben Mackenzie. Ben is very professional but approachable. He will help guide and advise the best options in what we are working on. All the team who work alongside Ben are very helpful.’

‘Ben Mackenzie is someone who is very approachable, friendly and helpful. I have known and worked with Ben for many years and always trust his views on cases I have been involved in. I would highly recommend him.’

‘The team is very thorough, hardworking and keep you in the loop. They are very informed in their specific areas and continually exceed expectation.’

‘Reena Richards stands out as she is very organised, informed and keeps you involved with all aspects of whatever she is completing.’

‘They have strong public inquiry knowledge and experience.’

‘Tom Thurlow has outstanding client management skills. He keeps them happy while ensuring that their expectations are managed, and counsel can get on with their tasks.’

‘They are kind, responsive, and have huge experience.’

‘They are brilliant. A one-stop shop for all matters.’

‘They are a very well managed and effective team. They are great to work with and effective in difficult situations.’

‘Martin English has been consistently outstanding. He is always available, responsive, and has a deep knowledge of the relevant material.’

Jessica Swift is an exceptional advocate with the skills to be able to give advice in a straightforward and practical way.’

‘They have great industry knowledge and are very responsive.’

‘Straight forward and no nonsense.’

‘Full service law firm with highly competent lawyers. Efficient working patterns with good results.’

‘Simon Hartley – extremely hard working. Determined to get the right result for the client.’

‘Simon Harley worked extremely hard and studied our case arriving to the right decisions that made us win the cases.’

‘Simon Hartley was efficient, knowledgeable, friendly and highly effective in resolving my legal query.’

‘From the outset the litigation team were efficient in communication. They set out all possible options and scenarios and directed myself accordingly. They were thorough in their preparation in presentation my case. They instructed a first class barrister to try my case and overall, my experience was extremely positive. ’

‘Simon Hartley and his team were fantastic. They communicated well the legal aspects of my case. As my case progressed and the legal arguments changed, I felt the team adapted well and advised me accordingly.’

‘Simon Hartley is very dedicated to his client’s cause, leaves no stone unturned. Strong strategic thinker. ’

‘Mike Burns is approachable and very knowledgeable. He is fast to respond and is always willing to take a pragmatic, commercial approach. The support from the firm has also meant that he has also been able to provide assistance beyond the storage and transit issues which we normally raise.’

‘Mike Burns has excellent market and legal knowledge. His years of litigation experience provide him with good tactical awareness and he is mindful of the commercial realities of litigation. He is technical when he needs to be and not when he does not.’

‘Mike Burns is our legal advisor and he always the source of good and sound advice, delivered in an easy to understand way.’

‘Weightmans houses a fantastic team who are always able accommodate your requirements and needs no matter what the issues may be. Their ability to be able to turn matters around quickly and efficiently whilst always ensuring the client’s position and interest is protected is outstanding.’

‘They are a friendly and approachable practice which in our view makes them stand out. Their capability to be able find resolutions to all issues that may arise is extremely valuable especially when they are faced with situations where there are multiple complexities, difficult opposing parties and challenging legal obstacles to overcome.’

‘Exceptional people who are able to fully understand the matters at hand quickly and are able to provide suitable resolutions. What makes the individuals stand out for me is their ability to translate and communicate issues in a way that is easily understandable to the service area clients whilst at the same time being able to come to an appropriate resolution.’

‘Without the individuals’ excellent professional skills and approach we would have not been able to have concluded many of our complex matters successfully.’

‘I truly value the commitment and relationship that we have with the organisation and the individuals that we have worked alongside so far.’

‘Having worked mainly with the Glasgow team, I have found them all to be switched on and focused on the task at hand.’

‘Claire McCracken has been lead partner on recent deals and she has always shown a clear focus on getting deals over the line, being pragmatic about issues as they arise, and often key to resolving things. We like her approach to negotiating and her understanding of what we need from a deal. Having support from the national team, gives us confidence that we have all the expertise we need.’

‘Weightmans’ expertise, representation, and knowledge of clients’ industry and their issues are equal to, and in many ways superior, to having in-house solicitors.’

‘Handles, with real skill and ability, not just the narrow aspects of the particular commercial dispute in question, but also, thanks to its strength and depth, matters arising in that context that need the expertise of other disciplines.’

‘Under Andrew Cromby’s leadership, clients’ experience of the Weightmans London Office is that it has real strength and depth of talent.’

‘Andrew Cromby has a wealth of experience from over 30 years of litigation practice, and an excellent and thoroughly well-deserved reputation.’

‘Andrew Cromby has excellent judgement. He has gravitas and great maturity borne of experience. He is both appropriately principled and commercial in his outlook. He knows when to go on the attack and when to compromise. He gives clients confidence.’

‘David Bowman is a talented and tenacious lawyer, who has a real eye for injustice and obtaining redress for his clients.’

‘David Bowman is exactly the kind of lawyer clients need to fight a large institution or, equally, to defend an unmeritorious claim.’

‘Susanna Heley is an outstanding advocate.’

‘Highly technical and skilled specialists. They have expertise in several practice areas and in particular NHS and care related work.’

‘Sejal Raja – a phenomenal and experienced litigator. She always acts with skill and handles complex cases, reflective of her significant experience as an employment specialist.’

‘Although Sejal is personable and easy to work with, she is intimidating and tough with opponents where that is necessary in her clients’ best interests. She is a font of all employment knowledge and always exercises sound judgment.’ 

‘Sejal Raja is exceptional. She has always been meticulous in detail and presentation and whilst she can be very firm she is always very courteous, calm and fair in her manner.’

‘They are particularly strong in relation to large employers. Sejal Raja is the most professional partner I know. Details orientated and focused on the best outcome for the client.’

‘Sejal Raja is a brilliant and very experienced partner. She represents both claimants and respondents, and brings the same passion and skills to both types of situation. She is fantastic with vulnerable clients, incredibly empathetic, but also realistic and pragmatic.’

‘Sejal Raja is an absolute star. I trust her judgement and value her views: she always gets right to the heart of the case and is able to sift out superfluous facts to focus on what really matters. Clients adore her.’

‘Catherine Meenan is also a delight to work with and is experienced beyond her qualification level. Having also practised as a barrister, she brings a sound understanding of how the preparation of the case will play out during any hearings. She is not afraid to make tough judgement calls.’