Weightmans

Senior Partner:Peter Wake

Managing Partner:John Schorah

Total staff:1500

UK Offices:Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Manchester, and Newcastle.

CONTACTS

Built Environment:Karl Jackson

Corporates:Matthew Williamson

Health:Richard Jolly

Insurance:Kieran Jones

Individuals:Emma Collins

OMB:Paul Raftery

Public Bodies:Nathan East

THE FIRMWeightmans is an award-winning UK law firm, employing more than 1,500 people. The firm has grown rapidly because of its focus on two key aspects of its business: its clients and its people. Weightmans’ people are determined to achieve the best result for their clients. The firm monitors results to provide value that can be measured — ensuring clients come back time and time again and that it is their preferred choice of legal service provider. As such the firm recognises the importance of its people enjoying what they do. That’s why it is committed to creating a friendly and inspiring working environment.

PRINCIPAL AREAS OF WORKThe firm’s practice is structured into seven key segments: built environment, corporates, healthcare, insurance, Individuals, owner managed businesses (OMB) and public bodies.

In brief:

■ A formidable reputation and heritage in insurance in which it is a leading national player

■ A substantial and diverse range of commercial services for public sector bodies, large institutions, owner-managed businesses and plcs

■ An impressive reputation in the public sector market, acting for many local, police and fire authorities and a range of NHS trusts

■ A full family and private client service, including international private wealth, wills, tax, probate and residential conveyancing

■ Weightmans is a national firm with international reach, with an extensive informal network of law firms in most foreign jurisdictions courtesy of its membership of Insurance Law Global (ILG) and Legalink

CLIENTSThe firm’s clients include insurance companies, public sector organisations, UK plcs, multinational companies, education establishments, private individuals, SMEs, International and private wealth as well as owner managed businesses.