Employment
UK Guide 2025 : West Midlands
Band 4
Contact number
+44 (0)121 632 6100Chambers Review
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. Also acts for respondents in whistle-blowing and discrimination cases. The firm is further noted for its advice to employers with regard to avoiding union or strike action.
Jawaid Rehman is a key contact.
Work Highlights
- Weightmans operated a HR helpline for the managers of Pizza Hut restaurants.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Weightmans breakdowns complicated matters into understandable implications and weigh up the benefits and risks of various routes forward."
"Weightmans' team is multi-disciplined and there is always a specialist in any field whose support can be drawn upon."
"Weightmans is extremely pragmatic and practical."
"Weightmans responsiveness is excellent, as are its service levels."
"Weightmans has a proven track record with high risk cases."
"Weightmans breakdowns complicated matters into understandable implications and weigh up the benefits and risks of various routes forward."
"Weightmans' team is multi-disciplined and there is always a specialist in any field whose support can be drawn upon."
"Weightmans is extremely pragmatic and practical."
"Weightmans responsiveness is excellent, as are its service levels."
"Weightmans has a proven track record with high risk cases."