The ‘excellent team of communicators and litigators’ at Weightmans LLP is active across work such as contract disputes, cyber-related litigation and unfair prejudice actions. Anthony Rance – technically very able and also highly commercial – frequently handles disputes that combine multiple areas of law such as contract, employment and insolvency. James Peel, who is praised for his ’outstanding judgement’ centres his practice on breaches of directors’ duties and shareholder disputes. John McWilliams and ‘up-and-coming litigator’ Sophie Hudson further extend the contentious expertise at the firm.
Testimonials
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‘Anthony Rance is a very experienced litigator who approaches every case with a clear strategy and has excellent client management skills.’
‘Anthony Rance is very responsive. His background working in a City firm dealing with high-value complex litigation means he is technically very able and also highly commercial. He has particular experience of IT/ cyber disputes.’
‘An excellent team of communicators and litigators. Effectively use resources for the benefit of clients by working across different cities, utilising expertise for the advantage of clients.’
‘Sophie Hudson is an up-and-coming litigator who is worth watching. She is already displaying skills and insights that are exceptional for an associate.’
‘Prompt in replies and actions, tenacious, resourceful, confidential, and listen to your points raised. ’
‘The team has strength in depth, at partner level and below. We have been impressed by their capabilities and client focus.’
‘James Peel is highly responsive, possesses outstanding judgement and is great to work with. He was professional and a thoughtful strategist throughout the litigation process. ’
‘I have always found the Weightmans team to be polite, professional and friendly, but most importantly they also have extensive knowledgeable of the law. Being a national firm, the collaboration between offices ensures that no matter what the issue is, there is always someone available with in-depth knowledge and experience of all aspects of the law, ready to assist and advise you. ’
Key clients
- Tanfield Group Plc
Work highlights
- Acting for a local authority in relation to a series of commercial disputes relating to a multi-million pound outsourcing agreement.
- Acting for a leading provider of temporary traffic management solutions on an IT contract dispute relating to a failed project for the implementation of a new integrated IT system.
- Acting for a supplier of temporary workers to a major UK retailer in relation to a £9m contract dispute.