Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : North East
Band 2
Contact number
+44 (0)345 073 9900Chambers Review
Weightmans handles breach of contract litigation and shareholder disputes, including unfair prejudice claims. It also demonstrates further capabilities in disputes relating to professional negligence and restrictive covenants. The firm acts for a broad range of companies as well as individuals, with notable experience assisting clients in the energy, IT, financial services and telecoms sectors.
Work Highlights
- Weightmans represented half a family in a shareholder dispute worth £6.5 million over a family-owned caravan holiday park business.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Weightmans understands the commercial angle on cases."
"The level of service at the firm is always excellent. The team's always available when needed and is very knowledgeable about both general aspects of law and more specific specialisms."
"Weightmans understands the commercial angle on cases."
"The level of service at the firm is always excellent. The team's always available when needed and is very knowledgeable about both general aspects of law and more specific specialisms."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher Graham heads the regional office for Weightmans in Newcastle. He has a busy practice as a litigator, handling contractual and shareholder disputes among other matters.
"Christopher is a pleasure to deal with and is extremely knowledgeable."
"Chris is very impressive. He is clearly very commercially aware and has a strong specialism in employment law."
Jill Dalkin is developing a strong practice as a litigator and regularly assists clients with shareholder disputes and other business-related litigation.