Housing specialist Sian Evans, who works from Liverpool, has longstanding expertise in property litigation and oversees the team at Weightmans LLP, which is well-regarded for its ‘commercial and dynamic approach’. Peter Hall is described by clients as ’extremely courteous, professional and proactive’, while John Darnell is noted for his experience in business renewal and lease termination disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The company has strength in depth and a capability to address and resolve issues across a multitude of interdisciplinary lines. Collaboration between teams is good, allowing joined up decision making when a number of different legal matters are involved.’

  • ‘The team has proper specialist expertise.'

  • ‘A commercial and dynamic approach.’

  • ‘Peter Hall has provided expert advice and support -he's provided practical advice in a manner which non-legal colleagues have been able to digest and understand. I would not hesitate to use his services again.’

  • ‘After emailing several firms for an expression of interest to assist with regaining possession of land which was subject to historic agricultural tenancies, Weightmans were the first to respond and also provided the most detail as to how they could help.'

  • ‘Peter Hall acted throughout the whole matter; he was always extremely courteous, professional and proactive. I felt completely confident with his expertise and knew the matter was in safe hands.'

Key clients

  • BDW Trading Limited
  • Royal Mail Group
  • Clarion Housing Group
  • AS Watson
  • Transport for Greater Manchester
  • Derbyshire County Council
  • Various Eateries Trading Limited
  • Merseyside Police
  • Halton Housing
  • Safety-Kleen UK Limited

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sian Evans

Other key lawyers

Peter Hall, John Darnell