England - Yorkshire And The Humber • Employment
Weightmans
Weightmans is primarily active across litigation, project work, and risk management, with a specialism in dealing with industrial disputes and organisational change management. The team has a significant presence in the healthcare and public sectors, while practice head Ben Daniel‘s particular involvement is in industrial disputes relating to transport. As an advocate, he is also active in relation to Employment Tribunal hearings, much like Nick Newman, who also provides strategic advice across the full spectrum of work.
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Testimonials
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- 'The employment team has a keen customer-focused approach, seeking to understand what is important to the client and what the customer is seeking in respect of issue resolution. The legal expertise offered is exceptional, well considered and thought through, and delivered in a way that makes it easier for the client to understand opportunities and risk and determine its approach.'
- 'Nick Newman is an amazing lawyer; professional in his approach and clearly well versed in his specialism. He is clear in his guidance and advice, takes time to understand and clarify issues, and delivers clarity in respect of risk and opportunity. Nick is calm and assured and works through problems with seemingly effortless ease in order to identify options for management and resolution. Nick is a joy to work with.'
- 'All individuals are extremely knowledgeable and helpful with queries, responding quickly to queries. Nick Newman works with us closely, understanding the nuances of the industry we work in and he is on hand when needed. He is always able to respond to queries or situations we are experiencing, and where not possible immediately, will come back when he says he will.'
- 'A clear, pragmatic approach that is customer centric, with a very quick response and turn around to queries and issues with a real desire to understand your business and the nuances of any particular situation.'
- 'The expertise and approach of Ben Daniel is excellent and gives immense confidence in the advice and options available to you across a range of complex industrial relations landscape. Also excellent support from Nick Newman.'
- 'Weightmans have been providing employment law advice to my organisation for seven years. From day one they took the time to get to understand the nature of our business. We have a dedicated contact within Weightmans who is always available and very responsive. When he is not available, alternative arrangements are proactively put in place.'
- 'For Nick Newman, nothing is too much trouble; responsive, takes the time to understand the situation, clarity of advice recognising the subtle nuances, and understands the management position. He has a focus on helping the organisation come to a resolution, recognising the different risks at play, and goes the extra mile.'
- 'Ben Daniel is an exceptional employment solicitor. Very client focused, legally knowledgeable and tactically astute. He is my go-to employment solicitor as I firmly believe he is the best employment solicitor in the country. Absolutely top drawer.'
Key clients
- FirstGroup
- National Express
- Turners
- Hoyer Group
- West Yorkshire Combined Authority
- Cafcass
- Phoenix Futures
- Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust
- Mid-Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
- Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Work highlights
- Supporting the National Transport Provider with the management, defence, and attendance at hearings for Employment Tribunal claims.
- Acted for an NHS Trust in relation to a disputed TUPE transfer, with both the client and another employer claiming no responsibility for certain terminated employees.
- Acting for a University client in the defence of an Employment Tribunal claim from a member of academic staff.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ben Daniel