Sarah Walton
Weightmans LLPPraised for ‘constantly have their finger on the pulse around any commercial developments’, the team at Weightmans LLP acquisitions, disposals, group restructures, reorganisations and venture capital transactions, as well as specialising in IP, IT, data protection and competition law issues. Co-head Seray Kitchingman specialises in corporate transactions, while fellow co-head Tom Trowhill is noted for his expertise in commercial, tech, data protection and IP law. Vincent King is praised as an ’excellent lawyer with vast knowledge across multiple practices.’
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Testimonials
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‘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.'
Key clients
- Sonoco Limited
- Bestway National Chemists Limited t/a Well Pharmacy
- Scott Fletcher MBE
- VibePay Limited
- Community Integrated Care
- Trust Alliance Group Limited
- DSW Ventures
- TAC Holding Limited
- House of Hearing Limited
- Regital Limited
- Skyrise Intelligence Limited
- Mawdsley-Brooks & Co
- Westlab Limited
- Hoyer Gas & Petroleum Logistics Limited
- Great Ideas Group Limited
- Kreiss SIA
- Ultima Furniture Systems Limited
- Composites One LLC
- Prosperity Investments and Developments Limited
- Seventeen Group
- Cybertill Ltd
- Dimerco
- Manchester Fertility Services Limited
- Mercarto Limited
- Chiesi Ltd
- Apadmi Limited
- General Traffic Limited
- Throgmorton Capital
- West Northamptonshire Council
- Rutland County Council
- NHS Blood Transplant
- North West Ambulance Service
- Northern Health Science Alliance
- Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
- Liverpool City Council
- Leicestershire County Council
- Surrey Police
- Sussex Police
- Lancashire Police
- Cheshire East Council
- Wigan Council
- National Crime Agency
- British Transport Police
- Flintshire County Council
- St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Cumberland Council
- West Lancashire Borough Council
- West of England Combined Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- North Lincolnshire Council
- Real Life Options
- Keelman Homes
- National Forest
- Irwell Valley Housing Association
- Mosscare St Vincent’s Housing Association
- University of Cumbria
- Queen Mary, University of London
- Lancaster University
- University of Liverpool
- London Business School
- Liverpool Hope University
- The Open University
- Sunderland University
- Newcastle University
- Keele University
- Royal College of Physicians
- Royal Veterinary College
Work highlights
- Advised the shareholders of Apadmi Group Limited on their receipt of investment from CBPE.
- Advised the shareholders of Heritage Somerfield Group Limited on their disposal to CorpAcq Ltd.
- Advised the shareholders of Forsberg Holdings Limited on their disposal to Teleplan Globe A/S.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Seray Kitchingman, Tom Trowhill