Weightmans LLP has been described as ‘a firm that is moving into the position of a dynamic market leader’ for health and safety work. Andrew Brammer has an enviable reputation for his work on a range of health and safety cases across various sectors. Principal associate James Muller supports companies and individuals throughout the duration of regulatory investigations. Fellow principal associate Tom Boulton covers a broad spread of contentious regulatory matters. Noteworthy too is the fact that the firm has separate teams which deal with environmental and business crime respectively. The group is also well-equipped to both defend and prosecute cases relating to trading standards, health and safety, fire and food.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'James was both very calm and articulate. Throughout the 12-month investigation and further five years until the court hearing his advice was considered, to the point, easy to understand and to communicate to internal stakeholders.'
‘Weightmans Birmingham has a large and strong team in health and safety. They are strong in providing robust advice to clients and strive to secure the best possible outcome.'
‘Andrew Brammer is very strong. He has a wonderfully reassuring manner with clients. They have total trust in his abilities to fight their case. He has an exceptional knowledge of his field.'
‘Andrew Brammer – very experienced leader of the team. James Muller brings to play careful analysis and strategy with enthusiasm to look in detail at all aspects of a defence case.'
‘Tom Boulton and James Muller are excellent solicitors in this field. James' background at the Bar and Tom's background as a prosecutor for the HSE make them different in this field.’
'Tom Boulton has always been very focused on helping his clients get the best advice they could so that they understand the challenges facing them and can act from a position of informed choice.'
‘The team is a sector leader. The level of client support they offer is unparalleled – coupled with a simple desire to achieve the best result conceivably possible. Andrew Brammer – his commitment and work ethic are phenomenal. He has brilliant judgement and super client skills. A real star. ’
‘Andrew Brammer has a very calm and approachable manner. He is always thoroughly prepared and on top of his work. Weightmans and Andrew are health and safety specialists and have extensive experience.'
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dewi Ap-Thomas, David Lewis, Crispin Kenyon, Seonaid Busby, Andrew Brammer