Liverpool-based social housing and commercial and residential disputes specialist Sian Evans leads the ‘forward-thinking’ practice at Weightmans LLP. Acting for key clients, being owners of prominent regional venues, public authorities and county councils namely, the team advises on the array of disputes. Legal director Peter Hall is adept advising on leases, dilapidations and Land Registry adjudication proceedings. Associate John Darnell is considered a ’safe pair of hands’.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A forward-thinking team who are able to deal with complex property litigation matters and get successful results.’

  • ‘John Darnell has a calm, measured approach and strong knowledge in property litigation. He is a safe pair of hands, his business acumen is strong and he gets the right result.’

  • ‘A very strong, regional, city centre firm that does high-quality work.’

  • ‘Peter Hall is very bright and considers his cases thoroughly.’

  • 'A responsive and knowledgeable team.'

Key clients

  • BDW Trading Limited (Barratts David Wilson Homes)
  • Bruntwood Group
  • Clarion Housing Group
  • Eccleston Homes Limited
  • Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM)
  • Derbyshire County Council
  • Various Eateries Trading Limited (Strada Restaurants)
  • West Northamptonshire Council
  • Halton Housing
  • Nextdom Property Limited

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sian Evans

Other key lawyers

John Darnell, Peter Hall