/Home/UK/Employment in West Midlands/Weightmans
View profile of Weightmans
Department profile
Weightmans
Department profile | Weightmans
Employment

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Employment - West Midlands

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Weightmans is an established firm acting for both public and private sector employees across all areas of employment law. It often represents large clients from the hospitality and retail sectors, as well as educational organisations and local councils. The team demonstrates particular expertise in handling large equal pay claims. It also acts for respondents in whistle-blowing and discrimination cases. The firm is further noted for its advice to employers on avoiding union or strike action.

Notable practitioners

Jawaid Rehman is a key contact at the firm.

Work Highlights

  • Weightmans advised a nationwide hospitality chain on defending claims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment and harassment on the grounds of sexual orientation, and achieved a favourable settlement for the client.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Weightmans really add value when when we talk about how we take legislation and deploy it within our working environment.

Employment respondent
UK

They engage with the case in a way which ensures that the client is getting an exemplary service. It means everybody is on the same page and reduces the angst that comes with litigation.

Employment respondent
UK

They are very responsive and give pragmatic HR advice within the legislation.

Employment respondent
UK