Widely regarded for its comprehensive skill in public inquiries work, Weightmans LLP boasts a diverse range of clients including large corporates, emergency services, and public and regulatory bodies. Martin Forshaw is an expert in police law, while Martin English has been involved in several major inquiries recently, including those related to Covid-19 and undercover policing. Hannah Walsh is also a key name to note.
Testimonials
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‘One of the go-to firms for public law matters, especially for local authorities.’
‘The Weightmans team is a quality team that has acquitted itself well in the time I have worked with them. They have ability at all levels and high capacity for taking on difficult and lengthy tasks.’
‘A very good firm, not at all outgunned by London firms.’
‘A great team. Diligent, incisive and well resourced. A pleasure to be briefed by them. If only all instructing solicitors were as impressive as the team at Weightmans.’
‘Martin English is an impressive team leader. He provides stability and cohesion to those within his team and shows great knowledge of the sector and of his clients’ issues.’
‘The team has particular expertise in public inquiries.’
Key clients
- North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
- NHS Blood & Transplant
- Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Microbiological Society
- British Transport Police
- Association of Directors of Public Health
- Telford & Wrekin Council
- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
- Sheffield City Council
- Surrey Police
- Sussex Police
- Medical Defence Union
- Medical & Dental Defence Union of Scotland
- Medical and Dental Indemnity Protection UK
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
- Assent Building Control
Work highlights
- Representing the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust & Greater Manchester Combined Authority in the statutory Manchester Arena public inquiry.
- Acted for the independent inquiry chair for the Sheffield Street Trees Public Inquiry, Sir Mark Lowcock, from establishment through to publication.
- Representing Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust in ongoing judicial review and appellate proceedings relating to the legal interpretation of the application of Article 2 ECHR in inquests.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Martin Forshaw, Hannah Walsh, Martin English