Employment
UK Guide 2025 : North West
Band 3
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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
- Weightmans represented St Helens Borough Councilin the defence of approximately 2,500 Employment Tribunal claims.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their client service is great, the level of advice is great and they are honest with us as clients. They give good and bad news to allow us to make an informed opinion to do the right thing."
"The team are very experienced and confident in their delivery. I have been impressed with how responsive they are, and where they can't come back to you there is always someone else available."
"Cases have been handled confidently and efficiently with full appreciation of their sensitive nature. The team are very competent and have a broad understanding of all aspects of employment law."
"Their client service is great, the level of advice is great and they are honest with us as clients. They give good and bad news to allow us to make an informed opinion to do the right thing."
"The team are very experienced and confident in their delivery. I have been impressed with how responsive they are, and where they can't come back to you there is always someone else available."
"Cases have been handled confidently and efficiently with full appreciation of their sensitive nature. The team are very competent and have a broad understanding of all aspects of employment law."
Notable Practitioners
Ian Pace provides expertise in both contentious and non-contentious employment law. He is particularly adept at handling whistle-blowing and discrimination claims.
"Ian is exceptionally competent, demonstrating unparalleled expertise and outstanding performance in every aspect of his work."
"Ian is highly personable and knowledgeable on all aspects of employment law. He has been excellent at presenting information clearly and concisely, with a considered and detailed approach to queries."
"Ian Pace is absolutely fantastic. He just has a fantastic reputation with clients."