Department profile
Weightmans

Employment

UK Guide 2026 : North West


Weightmans

Rankings

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Employment - North West

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Weightmans has extensive experience in employment tribunals and cases before the higher courts, including those alleging discrimination and unfair constructive dismissal. The firm has notable expertise in transactional employment support and representing corporations and individuals at senior executive level. It also acts for clients in the higher education, healthcare and social housing sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Weightmans represented Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust against a claim brought by a nurse previously dismissed for gross misconduct.

Strengths

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  • Weightmans have the ability to grasp the key critical issues and provide pragmatic advice. They've had a continued success rate in terms of positive outcomes. They have a clear strategic approach.

    Employment respondentUK
  • They just offer a first-class service. They are very approachable. It's always a great response from them. They are our go-to partner when we most need help and advice.

    Employment respondentUK
  • Weightmans have taken time to understand our business and the market we operate within. They have given us practical advice to help us navigate our challenges to protect the business.

    Employment respondentUK
  • They have an incredibly pragmatic approach to litigation, using technology to keep costs down.

    Employment respondentUK
  • Weightmans have the ability to break down difficult and precarious situations into steps that are clear to follow. The timeliness of their responses is welcome too.

    Employment respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Up and ComingIan Pace
    Up and ComingIan Pace

    Ian Pace

    Ian Pace is an employment lawyer based in Manchester. He provides expertise in both contentious and non-contentious employment law. He is particularly adept at handling whistle-blowing and discrimination claims.

    • Ian Pace has given us great support and we are pleased. He is our go-to lawyer for advice.

      Employment respondentUK
    • Ian has worked well to build relationships. He provides confidence with the advice and strategy for managing complex matters.

      Employment respondentUK
    • I have never had an issue with the sound advice Ian provides. He is proactive with his approach by way of checking in every now and again to see how things are from an HR perspective.

      Employment respondentUK

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