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Weightmans

Employment

UK Guide 2026 : North East

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Weightmans

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Employment - North East

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Weightmans assisted the shareholders of Cybertill Group with the employment aspects of its sale to Valsoft Corporation.

Strengths

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  • Weightmans' ability to navigate complex legal matters while maintaining a solutions-oriented mindset sets them apart.

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  • Weightmans' lawyers stand out due to their deep expertise, proactive approach and commitment to excellence.

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  • With Weightmans we have always been provided with timely and well-considered advice, even when dealing with urgent or complex matters.

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  • Weightmans has provided calm and measured advice in a timely manner, which has helped the company to handle potentially difficult situations and achieve successful resolutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Christopher Graham
    Christopher Graham

    Christopher Graham

    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.

    • Christopher Graham is robust in his approach and a formidable ally.

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    • Christopher Graham is quickly able to assimilate information and understand the situation to be able to make informed commercial decisions.

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    • Christopher has excellent communication skills, in-depth knowledge, great commercial awareness and a client-focused approach.

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  • Theresa Carling
    Theresa Carling

    Theresa Carling

    Theresa Carling is experienced in handling senior-level departures, as well as employment tribunal discrimination claims.

    • Theresa Carling always provides excellent advice in a timely manner.

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    • Theresa is always helpful and extremely sympathetic to our company requirements.

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    • Theresa Carling is exceptionally experienced and provides us with no-nonsense plans of action.

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