Weightmans LLP acts for clients across a range of sectors with a focus on the financial and public sectors. Oliver Nelson specialises in advising insolvency practitioners and has expertise in complex debt recovery work, advising lenders, debtors and creditors. Shauna-Leigh Thompson is recommended for asset finance matters, particularly issues involving vehicles located overseas.
Testimonials
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‘The team we work with always keeps us fully informed on the progression of cases they are working on on our behalf. They are always available to us for any additional information required by ourselves and respond promptly.’
‘I have always found Weightmans to be very professional and provide regular updates on the cases they are progressing. The team are very approachable and able to provide expertise in their area of work and reply to your emails promptly. By using Weightmans, we have recovered a number of debts that otherwise may have had to be considered for write-off. ’
‘Good clear communications and instructions. The friendly and knowledgeable team are always a pleasure to work with.’
‘A superb and proactive team who endeavour to fulfil every client requirement within its instructions, and the whole team communicate externally and internally at a top level.'
‘All individuals know their jobs and roles excellently well and respond to queries and questions quickly and efficiently.'
- 'They are open, honest and also down to earth whilst maintaining a very professional standard.’
Key clients
- BMW Financial Services (GB) Ltd
- Alpha Labour and Recruitment Ltd
- Oyster Risk Solutions Ltd
- Leeds City Council
- Greene King Retailing Ltd
- Dudley Council
- A Andrews & Sons (Marbles and Tiles)
- DJ & M Heard t/a Heard Properties
- Connells Ltd/ Sequence (UK) Ltd
- Stevenage Credit Union
- NHS Blood & Transplant
- KMR Skip Hire Ltd
- Massey Bros Ltd
Work highlights
- Providing debt recovery services to BMW Financial Services (GB) Ltd, recovering monies and assets under a large number of regulated and unregulated credit agreements.
- Provide Leeds City Council with debt recovery services, mainly focusing on the recovery of business rates, council tax, housing benefits, leasehold charges, and other debt.
- Provide NHS Blood & Transplant with debt recovery requirements within the UK and worldwide.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Shauna-Leigh Thompson, Oliver Nelson