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WE WON GOLD! Last night we attended the amazing The Drum Awards and proudly took home the award for âMost Creative Contentâ award in the Global B2B Awards for our collaborative efforts on the See The Possibility campaigns with the amazing Aurora. See The Possibility truly reflects the heart of our firm, celebrating our achievements, our clients, and our incredible people. We are incredibly grateful! Thank you to everyone involved, especially Aurora, for their dedication and creativity in bringing these campaigns to life with us.
đNEWS: Weâre proud to announce that Weightmans has once again been named in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 list - marking our eighth consecutive year of recognition. This honor is driven by peer recommendations and highlights our strengths in key practice areas, reflecting the trust and respect weâve earned across the legal sector. Managing Partner, Sarah Walton shares: âIt reinforces our reputation for delivering client excellence both nationally and internationally and highlights the expertise and dedication of our talented people - without whom this recognition would not be possible. I am incredibly proud of what we continue to accomplish together, and grateful for the continued trust of our clients and colleagues across the industry.â This recognition follows a year of outstanding achievements for Weightmans, including record revenue, Top Employer status for the 18th year, a Gold rating from EcoVadis for ESG leadership, and a record number of lawyers ranked in top legal directories. Thank you to our people and peers for making this possible.
We honour the brave individuals who served, sacrificed, and dedicated everything for the freedoms we enjoy. As we observe Remembrance Day, let's integrate their courage, compassion, and dedication into our everyday lives and leadership. Lest we forget.
đExciting news from Weightmans! Weâre proud to announce the strategic expansion of our Leicester office, welcoming two outstanding new Partners, Chantal Ul Haq-Weedon and Dipika Mistry. Their arrival enhances our national Private Wealth and Family teams, reinforcing our commitment to delivering exceptional client service and deepening our presence across the Midlands. These appointments coincide with Legal Director, Luiza Balan becoming Leicesterâs new Regional Office Head, the recent refurbishment of our Leicester workspace, and the opening of our new Nottingham office - further strengthening our East Midlands offering.
đNEWS: We start the week by welcoming three new partners to our team in Newcastle - Leah Heatley, Theresa Carling, and Simon Little - marking another milestone in our ongoing expansion and commitment to delivering outstanding client service in the northeast of England. As well as this, Angela Kirtley, a partner in our health team, has been appointed as Newcastleâs Regional Office Head. We wish them all the best of luck in their exciting new roles at Weightmans! đ
Weightmans has been included in the 2025 eprivateclient Top Family Law Firms list - an in-depth look at the leading firms providing family law advice in the UK. The annual list recognises the Top Family Law Firms in the UK, surveying over 100 family law firm teams nationwide.
Trusted. Strategic. Client-Centred. At Weightmans, our clients are at the heart of everything we do. Whether itâs helping a Premier League football club expand its stadium, advising on the construction of a specialist hospital, defending governing bodies in concussion litigation, or negotiating complex multi-party commercial agreements, weâre proud to be their trusted partner. In 2024-2025, we saw a 14% increase in new clients and continued to work with a diverse range of clients from FTSE100 companies, public sector bodies, healthcare providers, insurers, owner- managed business and individuals, reflecting the strength and breadth of our sector expertise. Weâre here to help our clients achieve their goals and navigate uncertainty with confidence.
đ NEWS: We are delighted to announce the appointment of Amal Kaur as a partner in our expanding Real Estate team, with a focus on energy. Based in our Birmingham office, Amalâs arrival marks a significant step in our commitment to supporting clients on ambitious decarbonisation projects and strengthening our presence across the Midlands.
đNEWS: We are delighted to announce the appointment of two new partners, Emma Eccles and Mark Woodall, to our Insurance law practice. Both will be based in our Manchester office, joining at a time of unprecedented demand and growth across our insurance services. đŹ"Their appointments significantly strengthen our Insurance practice and ensure we continue to meet the growing needs of our clients," commented Kieran Jones, Head of Insurance at Weightmans.
Last week, we celebrated the IICF Week of Giving. The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) UK believes that the insurance sector can act as a significant catalyst for positive change. It is committed to transforming lives and enhancing social mobility by bringing together insurance leaders to volunteer, raise funds for impactful small charities, and promote collective efforts aimed at creating a more socially responsible industry. In honor of the IICFâs 10th anniversary, we engaged in several activities. Highlights included our nationwide book drive, a clothing drive, and a team challenge at Spitalfields City Farm, showcasing the remarkable work being done by the IICF. Take a look at our pictures to see what we accomplished!
