Weightmans LLP‘s Leeds office has ’great depth and breadth of specialist legal knowledge’, with experience in complex nuptial agreements, cohabitation issues, and both financial and children arrangements post divorce. In Leeds, ‘exceptional solicitor’ Lucy Phipps and Antony Ball, ‘a model of professionalism’, are recommended. Ball additionally offers mediation representation, and the one lawyer two clients model.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Weightmans family law departments, including Lucy Phipps, is very dynamic. Being part of a larger firm means that they are able to draw on the expertise of other departments in the firm, which can be extremely helpful. ’

  • ‘Lucy Phipps is a very impressive, no nonsense practitioner who always goes the extra mile for her clients.’

  • ‘Antony Ball is highly experienced, intellectually rigorous, meticulous in his preparation and very committed to securing the best outcomes for his clients, bringing considerable tenacity to bear where necessary. ’
  • ‘Lucy Phipps is a well-grounded, practical solicitor who has a no-nonsense approach. She diffuses drama and delivers good outcomes for clients.’

  • ‘Antony Ball is a model of professionalism: he is extremely knowledgeable, always thoroughly prepared, calm under pressure, and gives clients excellent advice that is both legally correct and practical.’

  • ‘Antony Ball who is a Partner at the Leeds Office stands out both as a solicitor and advocate. Antony Ball offers the complete package as he covers all areas of Family Law and is also a qualified mediator.  Antony's reputation speaks for itself he has a wealth of knowledge. I would not hesitate in recommending him to any potential new client in either a family law capacity or a mediation capacity.'

  • ‘Lucy Phipps is an exceptional solicitor. She is extremely knowledgeable in her field, does her utmost to secure good outcomes for her clients and importantly manages client expectations. High quality case preparation and strong negotiation skills. Approachable.’

  • ‘Weightmans have a great depth and breadth of specialist legal knowledge that they are able to deploy to the advantage of their clients. Being a multi-disciplinary team allows the solicitors to call upon each other's expertise to advise and represent their clients. They offer robust sensible and realistic solutions for complex problems.’

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Other key lawyers

Antony Ball, Lucy Phipps, Samantha Patel