Employment
UK Guide 2025 : North East
Band 2
Contact number
+44 (0)345 073 9900Chambers Review
Weightmans has a predominantly employer-focused practice that is able to advise clients on a broad range of matters. The team is commended for its expertise in contentious employment matters including restrictive covenant enforcement and claims relating to dismissals. It also advises clients on non-contentious matters including redundancy exercises and site closures. Lawyers at the firm are able to advise employers on TUPE transfers and the employment aspects of acquisitions.
Work Highlights
- Weightmans assisted Sheffield City Council and Sir Mark Lowcock with the employment aspects of an independent inquiry into the Sheffield Street Trees dispute.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Weightmans has excellent depth in its team, with knowledge and professionalism at the highest level. I have always found them to be very responsive."
"The firm is timely and professional, and able to explain complex points in simple language. Weightmans is excellent at setting timescales and sticking to them without compromising quality of service."
"Weightmans has clear commercial understanding and a good ability to provide business-oriented advice."
"The team has always proved reliable and able to handle enquiries within the timeframes required of the situation. For enquiries of a more complex nature, the response is extremely quick and thorough."
"The team's approach is practical and it is sensitive when asked to be. Its language is direct and clear and is our go-to for all issues."
"Weightmans has excellent depth in its team, with knowledge and professionalism at the highest level. I have always found them to be very responsive."
"The firm is timely and professional, and able to explain complex points in simple language. Weightmans is excellent at setting timescales and sticking to them without compromising quality of service."
"Weightmans has clear commercial understanding and a good ability to provide business-oriented advice."
"The team has always proved reliable and able to handle enquiries within the timeframes required of the situation. For enquiries of a more complex nature, the response is extremely quick and thorough."
"The team's approach is practical and it is sensitive when asked to be. Its language is direct and clear and is our go-to for all issues."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher Graham advises employers and senior employees on employment disputes before the Employment Tribunal and higher courts. He also provides employers with redundancy and TUPE advice.
"Chris provided us with excellent technical legal advice presented in a practical way that we could align effectively within a business environment. You always learned something interesting from him."
"Christopher Graham is a great person to have in your corner. He is extremely astute, fully understands the needs of clients and is totally focused."