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Pete Wake, our Senior Partner, shares his thoughts on this year's International Women’s Day theme, "Give to Gain." He emphasises the firm's dedication to achieving gender parity and highlights the importance of locally driven advocacy in creating significant change.
📢NEWS: Exciting growth at Weightmans as our market-leading HR Rely service achieves milestone revenue and welcomes two new partners! This year, HR Rely achieved an impressive 37% year-on-year revenue growth, reflecting our expanding impact across key sectors including owner-managed businesses, private healthcare, retail and leisure, manufacturing, and education. As one of the UK’s foremost employment law and HR advisory teams, we remain committed to supporting major organisations both nationally and internationally. As we continue to build on this momentum, we’re delighted to also welcome two outstanding partners to the team: Chris Hayes and Tina Chander. Their combined leadership and passion for legal technology will further enhance our innovative client service delivery.
🔊Exciting news from Weightmans! Our insurance practice has welcomed five new specialists across fraud, intelligence, professional indemnity, and media, as the team reports a remarkable 10% year-on-year revenue growth. With strategic hires like Ian McConkey (Specialty) and James Stevens (Fraud), and a strengthened Intelligence team, we’re expanding our capabilities and ensuring our clients receive industry-leading support. Proud to build on 2025’s momentum as we continue to grow and innovate in 2026!
News 🎉 We're thrilled to announce that Weightmans has been recognised as a Leader in the Stonewall Proud Employers Accreditation! This notable accolade highlights our unwavering commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and creating a workplace where everyone feels empowered and valued. The Stonewall Proud Employers Accreditation is a testament to our dedication to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. It signals to our stakeholders that we're setting the standard with impactful, consistent efforts in promoting equality. This recognition follows our recent accolade as a Top Employer for the 19th time, reflecting our outstanding workplace culture. Thank you to everyone who contributes to making Weightmans a welcoming and inclusive place to work!
This National Apprenticeship Week, we are engaging in a conversation with Muhilashi Ravindrakumar and Charity Lockie. They will discuss Charity’s journey toward becoming an apprentice and offer insightful guidance for those considering applying for an apprenticeship.
A fantastic team from our Liverpool office took on the rain to complete an 8k walk in support of the Clatterbridge Cancer Charity Glow Green Walk on Friday evening. What an incredible night dedicated to such a worthy cause! At Weightmans, we deeply value corporate social responsibility and our partnerships with local charities.
We are incredibly proud to see our Managing Partner, Sarah Walton recognised in the Northern PoWEr Women Awards PoWer List for 2026! This wonderful recognition highlights Sarah’s steadfast commitment to promoting gender equality, equity, and inclusivity. Her work in dismantling barriers and uplifting individuals from diverse backgrounds inspires us all, as she really does hashtag#SeeThePossibility in everyone. Sarah’s talent for recognising and nurturing potential speaks to her visionary leadership. Her inclusion in this esteemed list not only celebrates her personal successes but also strengthens our organisation's dedication to building a more inclusive future for everyone.
🔊NEWS: Seven of our people have been named a Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer. As voted for by our clients from around the world – the list features those lawyers who have stood out from their peers and made an exceptional impact. Congratulations to the following: ⭐Julia Appleton ⭐Sarah Conroy ⭐Chris Dexter ⭐Chris Doran ⭐James Muller ⭐Michael Ryley ⭐Matthew Williamson
NEWS:🔊 We’re excited to announce the appointment of Nigel Adams and Rehman Noormohamed as partners in Weightmans’ London office. Their arrival strengthens our insurance litigation and technology/IP teams, reflecting our commitment to innovation, client service, and growth both in the UK and internationally.
🔊NEWS: We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been recognised as a UK Top 10 Employer for the 19th year in a row, proudly holding the eighth position. Sarah Walton Managing Partner commented “This award holds particular significance for Weightmans, as it reflects our commitment to nurturing and developing our remarkable people, who truly are the beating heart of the firm. The ongoing enhancements to our workplace culture continue to create an environment where colleagues can thrive and deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients both in the UK and internationally.” Thank you to our amazing team for making Weightmans such a wonderful place to work.
