Weightmans

Weightmans announces new managing partner! We're thrilled to announce that Sarah Walton, our current Client Relationships Director and a valued board member, will be taking on the role of Managing Partner in April 2025! 🎉 Sarah has been an integral part of our firm since 2011, following the merger with Mace & Jones, where she began her legal career. Over the years, she has taken on several key roles and her wealth of experience will no doubt drive the firm forward as she steps into this exciting new chapter. We want to extend our gratitude to John Schorah, who will be stepping down after 12 years of dedicated service as Managing Partner. Join us in congratulating Sarah on her upcoming leadership role! 🎉👏 #Weightmans

Thinking about hiring international talent? You’ll need to assign Certificates of Sponsorship for specific visa routes. The process can be tricky, and mistakes can have serious consequences. Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! Our guide to Certificates of Sponsorship will help you to carefully navigate the process of hiring international talent: https://lnkd.in/eMYpRx9J #ImmigrationLaw #Certificatesofsponsorship

ANNOUNCEMENT: 📢 Weightmans launch new book on how to master and implement innovation in law firms Weightmans' award-winning innovation team has launched a new book packed with insight on how to harness and implement innovation in a law firm. 📗 Penned by Stuart Whittle and Catriona Wolfenden, who lead the firm’s Product and Innovation Department, Innovation in Law Firms: Implementing Successful Projects focuses on the innovation process, from pilot to adoption and everything in between (whether that be within the law firm itself or undertaken by the law firm’s clients). To find out more, click here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ezcnmh2x #lawfirm #innovation #law

Just as we would in the office, it's important to recognise and manage potential stressors. With a significant 16% of the UK's workforce now operating from home, maintaining open lines of communication and regular virtual touchpoints are vital to ensure our team feels connected and supported. Discover your duties concerning health and safety as an employer when your team is carrying out their roles remotely: https://lnkd.in/eu9QdN2i #RemoteWork #EmployeeWellbeing

Client feedback is imperative to us. In the last financial year, we invited over 4500 clients to feed back on our service. With a NPS of 94% and an overall satisfaction score of 95% - the customer voice is loud and clear, they’re happy, very happy. We believe in the power of people, innovation and partnership to provide strategic business insight and deep expertise to a range of private companies, public sector organisations and individuals. Discover how we understand your business ambitions and deliver expert, efficient advice. #Weightmans #SeeThePossibility

NEWS 📢: Weightmans sees legal directory rankings boost for both lawyers and practice areas ⭐ 563 Weightmans experts listed across Chambers and Legal 500 ⭐ 22 top tier rankings Weightmans has capped off a hugely successful year with the news that a record number of its lawyers have been ranked in this year’s leading legal directories, with 563 experts listed across the guides. In the latest editions of the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK legal directories, the firm has also been recommended as a top-tier firm in 22 practice areas across the two and is listed across 140 areas altogether. To find out more, click here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJugD4gi #legal500 #chambersuk #lawfirm

Award success - we love winning! 24 awards in the last 12 months and they just keep coming . . . We innovate, we grow and we celebrate our purpose, to see the possibility. Developing our future leaders and supporting our clients to help them achieve their goals. We are very proud of what all the team has achieved during our last financial year - together. #Weightmans #SeeThePossibility

Who has the power to consent to a child's medical treatment? In England and Wales, it's not always straightforward. It starts with the child's ability to give consent. If they can't, those with parental responsibility or the court step in. Understanding these legal nuances is crucial. Find out more from expert Antony Ball: https://lnkd.in/efRCiTjm #Weightmans #ParentalResponsibility #MedicalConsent

For employers, navigating the waters of term-time working requests can be daunting. It's of vital importance to handle these requests with due diligence and in a timely manner. Ultimately, the goal is to establish flexible work arrangements that are mutually beneficial. Here's what you need to consider: ◾ Term-time requests are typically lodged by parents, grandparents, or the spouses of teachers who are keen on spending more quality time with their families. ◾ It's an employer's duty to respond to these requests within a quarter of a year, preferably through a face-to-face meeting to ensure clarity and understanding. ◾ Declining a request is an option, but it's crucial to communicate the reasons behind the decision clearly. A general prohibition might put your organisation at risk of allegations of indirect discrimination. Discover more about how you can effectively manage term-time requests within your organisation: https://lnkd.in/e7hJ7H5m

There’s a reason we’re Top Employers Institute accredited for 17 years running! For us, being an ethical employer to over 1600 people across the UK isn’t just a tick-box. It’s core to how we See the Possibility in our people. We believe that talent is everywhere, developing our future leaders, no matter where they are from or their background. We believe that every person has a spark. We are very proud of what all the team has achieved during our last financial year and how we see the possibility together. #SeeThePossibility #Weightmans