Jill is a highly experienced Principal Associate who advises on a broad range of commercial cases undertaking work for a range of international companies, PLCs, educational establishments and high net worth individuals. With a reputation for providing clear, practical solutions in complex disputes, she has wide experience of managing commercial and contractual disputes. Jill also advises on the misuse of confidential information, the enforcement of post-termination restrictions, director’s duties and fraud. Additionally, she has a wealth of experience dealing with high-value real estate litigation for clients ranging from utility companies, commercial property developers, national house builders, investors and commercial occupiers: Breaches of lease covenants Opposed and unopposed business tenancy renewals (Landlord and Tenant Act 1954) Dilapidation claims Trespass
England - North • Dispute resolution
Weightmans
Christopher Graham, head of Weightmans’ regional office in Newcastle, leads high court actions concerning the prevention of database misuse, the recovery of diverted funds and investigations into serious fraud compliance as well as freezing orders. Experienced commercial litigator Anthony Rance is a go-to name for disputes involving professional negligence, issues pertaining to IT projects, the misuse of confidential information and cyber incidents. Legal director Jill Dalkin is a specialist in assisting a diverse range of clients with high value real estate litigation. Principal associate Mark Reeves is a key support in professional negligence, franchise and misuse of information disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘Weightmans would be my first thought and top choice in the region if someone rang me in panic about the company having just fallen victim to a cyberattack.’
‘Jill Dalkin stood out with her attention to detail and determination to get things right, as well as an ability to communicate legal process and technical information in a clear way to us as clients with little legal background. Chris Graham was also excellent with his clarity of thought and proactive thinking which enabled a clear strategy for the case.’
‘Jill Dalkin has a tenacity and determination for success for her clients. With her exceptional professional knowledge and skills, plain talking, unflappable demeanour without any sign of aggression, it has proved very beneficial to us achieving in excess of our goal in a recent dispute.'
‘A strong and experienced team who give sensible and thorough advice. They will take matters to court if necessary but also negotiate a settlement if that is in the best interests of the client.’
- 'Jill Dalkin is sensible and pleasant but a tough negotiator. Takes her own views of cases. She is a star.'
‘From the very beginning Weightmans gave me the highest level of professional services, with such a large expert pool of professionals to draw knowledge from.’
- 'Anthony Rance in particular has always gone above and beyond in all aspects of work that he has undertaken. No matter what time day or night, if an urgent issue arose, or a deadline was fast approaching, he would always do whatever was required to get the job done in his usual professional and diligent manner.’
‘Mark Reeves is the best solicitor you could have for a commercial dispute. A really safe pair of hands.’
Key clients
- Northern PowerGrid
- Tanfield Group Plc
- David Allen Chartered Accountants
- Leighton Corporation
- The Veterans Foundation
- Dimerco Express Group
- SNC- Lavalin Group
- Redu Group Limited
- Engie
- PSI Global Limited
Work highlights
- Assisted Tanfield Group Plc in a professional negligence claim against two separate law firms located in different jurisdictions.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Cox