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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

🌟 We won! Last night our Leeds team attended the 2024 Yorkshire Legal Awards and we were delighted to be winners of the Regulatory and Compliance award! The Yorkshire Legal Awards brings together the region’s legal community to recognise and celebrate its many achievements.  Thank you to all those who were involved in our submission and for all of the hard work that made this possible for us! #Legalawards #winners #Seethepossibility

A sponsor licence is a must-have legal requirement if you plan to sponsor non-UK nationals through specific work visa routes, whether they're based overseas or already in the UK. Hiring skilled talent from overseas can be crucial for your business's success and growth, especially with the current skills shortages in the UK labour market. Our immigration experts break down the essentials of a sponsor licence for businesses looking to hire non-UK nationals: https://bit.ly/3N9tgT7 #Weightmans #Employment

Employment insights round-up. Your summary of our recent top insights you don’t want to miss! 💡 Constructive unfair dismissal: Is it necessary to exhaust the internal grievance process before a repudiatory breach of contract occurs? https://lnkd.in/ezxVTWWE 💡 Next steps: Reflecting on retail’s latest equal pay casualty https://lnkd.in/e8ZUgxsY 💡 Employment status: Are football referees employees? https://lnkd.in/eXSuBE5k 💡 An employer’s guide to immigration routes https://lnkd.in/e7Djgv5K 💡 Employment Tribunal Claims: A move towards compulsory ADR? https://lnkd.in/e_F8GhPd 👉 Be sure to sign up to our mailing list, so you can keep updated on all the emerging trends and topics in the Employment market. https://lnkd.in/dyawTVs #employmentlaw #employment

Ever wondered about the different avenues of family mediation open to you? Family mediation can manifest in various ways, encompassing the format of the sessions and the degree of professional involvement. Considering lawyer-inclusive mediation might suit your unique situation. Skilled family law experts offer guidance and backup during these sessions, with a mediator acting as a bridge between both parties, assisting them to delve into issues. To discover what lawyer-inclusive mediation can accomplish, continue reading below: https://bit.ly/3Y5vqJA #Weightmans #Family #Mediation

The Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report, whilst being a significant milestone on the building safety journey, is not the end of the road. Indeed, as anticipated, whilst the Report provides clarity in some respects, in many ways it asks as many questions as it answers. In this paper, our team of building safety experts – drawing on our professional risk, construction, regulatory, public sector and corporate resilience specialisms – set out what we hope will provide you with a useful reference guide to help think through the implications for you and your business. Read the report below... #Weightmans #Grenfell

The Legal 500 2025 Rankings Are Out! We’re thrilled to share that we’ve achieved improved rankings across the board for both our lawyers and submission areas. Here are the key highlights: ✨ 5 new rankings ✨ 1 new top-tier ranking and 13 other improved rankings ⚡ 8 Hall of Fame partners ⚡ 48 leading partners ⚡ 23 next generation partners ⚡ 19 leading associates We’re incredibly proud of the progress and recognition our team continues to achieve! #Legal500 #Weightmans

Last week, we were thrilled to welcome our new cohort of apprentices for 2024, which consists of: ◾ 2 Paralegal apprentices ◾ 7 Solicitors Degree apprentices ◾ 6 Graduate Solicitor apprentices ◾ 11 Trainee Solicitors ◾ 1 Intern We are looking forward to supporting them on their career journeys here at Weightmans! #Apprentices #legalapprentices

Navigating the journey of moving in together can be an exciting time, though it's all too easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of house hunting, ring shopping, or even selecting a pet together. Read our carefully curated list of top things for you to consider during this time: https://bit.ly/3SHD5dZ #Weightmans #cohabitation

In celebration of International Podcast Day, we’d like to showcase our diverse range of podcast series. Podcasts have the power to enhance mental well-being, alleviate stress, and sharpen your active listening abilities. Check out one of our podcast series below: ◾ Energy- exploring the exciting and constantly evolving world of energy transition ◾ Employment- the go-to source for all things employment law. ◾ Insurance- providing valuable insights and discussions on the ever-evolving field of insurance law. ◾ Children & relationship breakdown- helping parents to resolve children disputes ◾ Maternity- guidance for maternity claims ◾ Health & safety- our regulatory lawyers have joined forces to bring you their insights on all things health and safety https://lnkd.in/ezt98zZc #Weightmans #Podcast