Weightmans, recommended for its ‘sharp, commercially astute and charismatic practitioners’, handles employment litigation regarding matters such as discrimination and worker status, including at Court of Appeal level. The firm is particularly noted for its healthcare sector expertise. Sejal Raja, a discrimination and whistleblowing claims specialist, heads up the team. She is supported by the experienced Michael Ryley and Alex Leslie.
Testimonials
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‘This team has a national stretch with sharp, commercially astute and charismatic practitioners. It is well led by Sejal Raja and she is supported by a team with expertise especially in areas such as NHS Trusts and care providers.’
‘Sejal Raja - is an exceptionally experienced, knowledgeable and talented practitioners of the highest quality. She is sensible and pragmatic and achieves the best results for clients time and time again.’
‘Very approachable and committed to delivering client outcomes.’
‘Sejal Raja thinks creatively, is a great team player and a safe pair of hands all rolled into one.’
‘Sejal Raja is a solicitor who is at the top of her game. She managed a piece of mass litigation on the ground breaking issue of no jab, no job in a group of care homes. She dealt with the case superbly - she managed the clients extremely well, represented them in order to get the best outcome and was extremely impressive.’
‘Sejal Raja is excellent. Her clients can expect the most attentive, excellent service. She is committed, excellent, but also compassionate. No stone will be left unturned. But she is also a joy to work with. Couldn't recommend her more highly.’
‘Sejal Raja is an amazing lawyer who has supported us for the last 10 years. She is an exceptional lawyer, with decisiveness and tenacity in equal measure. She helps us navigate the law, but ensures that we can take decisive actions.’
'We have access to a wide pool of talent at Weightmans.'
Key clients
- Epson UK Limited
- Parkinson UK
- Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Fitch Ratings Limited
- Central and NorthWest London NHS Foundation Trust
- Livent Limited
- FMC Agro Limited
- Elysium HealthCare Limited
- Science Museum
- Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution
- Barchester Healthcare Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Barchester on the 'no jab no job' policy and then successfully defended claims that were brought in the Employment Tribunal.
- Advised Kickabout Production Limited in relation to employment status and IR35 in the Court of Appeal.
- Advised a Charity client in respect of significant allegations of race discrimination in the work place and defending the claim.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sejal Raja