Information Technology
UK Guide 2025 : North East
Band 2
Contact number
+44 (0)345 073 9900Chambers Review
Weightmans is recognised for capabilities in tech commercialisation, procurement contracts and securing external funding for financial service organisations, particularly venture capitalists. The scope of the practice extends to complex IT disputes and related contract claims.
Work Highlights
- Weightmans advised Boomfi on the terms of a USD3.8 million seed investment round led by Whitestar Capital.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Weightmans offer great communication which is clear and concise."
"Weightmans provide pragmatic, straightforward and honest advice that helps business owners to solve their problems quickly and in a cost-effective manner."
"The firm takes a pragmatic approach to negotiation, balancing risk with speed."
"They are able to understand the potential challenges that arise, while explaining them in simple terms and offering up solutions that are also simple and executable."
"Weightmans are happy to do the heavy lifting when it comes to explaining the context and implications of decisions being made through the legal processes."
"Weightmans offer great communication which is clear and concise."
"Weightmans provide pragmatic, straightforward and honest advice that helps business owners to solve their problems quickly and in a cost-effective manner."
"The firm takes a pragmatic approach to negotiation, balancing risk with speed."
"They are able to understand the potential challenges that arise, while explaining them in simple terms and offering up solutions that are also simple and executable."
"Weightmans are happy to do the heavy lifting when it comes to explaining the context and implications of decisions being made through the legal processes."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Wigham is noted for his ability to provide corporate and funding advice to private equity and early-stage technology companies. He offers specialised guidance in relation to seed investments.
"Paul is always a great partner to work with. He is very commercially aware and pragmatic."
"Paul is easy to deal with and commercial."
"Paul is incredibly supportive, patient and understanding when translating complex legal terminology and mechanisms to us. He represents the company very well when meeting with third parties."