Weightmans LLP’s litigation practice, headed up by Jessica Kraja, acts in broad range of disputes including warranty claims, confidential and restrictive covenant matters, and company and director claims; Kraja specialises in IP and brand protection work, particularly trade mark infringement litigation. Damian Carter concentrates his practice on corporate disputes, in particular, breach of contract claims, shareholder disputes and professional negligence claims. Robert Jones has significant experience representing individuals faced with threats of injunctive action by former employees, and acts for companies with regards to contractual disputes. Josh Conroy advises on restrictive covenants and restraint of trade cases, partnership disputes, and professional negligence actions.
Testimonials
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‘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.’
Key clients
- Rijk Zwaan UK Limited
- Bluelight Commercial Limited
- Henderson & Jones Limited
- Savanna Distribution Limited
- Vacuum Engineering Services Limited
- University Campus of Football Business
- Kenneth Downing (former guitarist of Judas Priest)
- Lancaster University
- All About Food Limited
- Chiesi Limited
- Apadmi Limited
- Certas Energy UK Ltd
- NHS Blood & Transplant
- Bestway National Chemists Ltd T/as Well Pharmacy
- The Lowry Hotel
- Anixter Wesco Limited
- Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts
- The Ombudsman Service Limited
- Edge Worldwide Logistics Limited
- Frozen Brothers Limited
- Ansador Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for Kenneth Downing (former guitarist in Judas Priest) in a multi-party professional negligence claim against solicitors who had advised on a multi-million pound property refinance deal to develop The Astbury - a stately home, hotel, golf and leisure complex in Shropshire.
- Acting for Henderson & Jones in a negligence action against an insurance broker, for failing to put the correct insurance policy in place concerning a large residential/serviced apartment block in Liverpool.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jessica Kraja