Asad Hadadi
Weightmans LLPHeaded by Liverpool-based Rob Williams, the ‘friendly and professional’ practice Weightmans LLP is well-versed in casualty, disease, motor, and public authority claims. In Leicester, Andrew Clarke is the team’s regional head and is noted for his capabilities in highway accidents, as well as data breach claims causing psychological injuries. Sarah Ezzat acts for major insurers on head and spinal injuries, amputation, chronic pain, and fatal accident claims, while Asad Hadadi’s niche expertise encompasses flooding, subsidence, and tree root damage claims. Norma O’ Donovan is another key team member.
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Testimonials
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- '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.'
Key clients
- Zurich
- Motor Insurers Bureau
- AIG Europe
- AXAXL Insurance
- PwC (Chester Street Holdings)
- Municipal Mutual Insurance
- Ageas Insurance
- Tesco Underwriting
- First Central Insurance
- InterEurope AG Insurance
- Covea Insurance
- Octagon Insurance
- Travellers Insurance Co
- HDI Global
- Hiscox Insurance
- Esure Insurance
- Prometheus Insurance
- Hastings Direct
- Markerstudy Insurance
- Berkshire Hathaway Speciality Insurance
- Liberty Mutual
- Markel Insurance
- DCL Insurance
- Broadspire/Crawfords
- Protector Insurance
- Vinci
- Rolls Royce
- Jaguar Land Rover
- LidlStores
- Nestle
- BP
- DHL Logistics
- Severn Trent
- Gallagher Bassett
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Sarah Ezzat
Weightmans LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rob Williams